Blackburn with Darwen news

• Scott Parker starts Burnley reign with convincing win at Luton

  12-08-2024 23:09
  
  Burnley kicked off the Championship season with an emphatic victory at Luton Town
  
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• Man's stalking campaign left victim 'scared to go out'

  12-08-2024 18:28
  
  Darren Mitchell, stalked his victim for several months, forcing the woman to make changes to her daily routine.
  
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• Image of woman released over Home Bargains 'theft by finding'

  12-08-2024 18:00
  
  Police said the incident happened last month at the Blackburn store.
  
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• John Eustace provides injury update on two Blackburn Rovers players

  12-08-2024 17:29
  
  John Eustace insists Blackburn Rovers must bulk up their squad before the transfer window shuts with changes afoot against Stockport County.
  
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• Red Arrows top resort's weekend of aerobatics

  12-08-2024 16:55 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool's annual air show sees planes spiral and soar over the resort's seafront.
  
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• Best spots to see the Perseids meteor shower in Lancashire tonight

  12-08-2024 16:40
  
  The Perseid meteor shower is expected to be visible in Lancashire as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust.
  
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• Grade I-listed barn to get new roof in £1.2m plan

  12-08-2024 16:37 via bbc.com
  
  Originally built for agricultural storage, the great barn at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham dates back to 1605.
  
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• Rape accused man makes first court appearance

  12-08-2024 16:20
  
  A Burnley man has appeared before magistrates' court charged with rape and attempted rape.
  
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• Cambridge sign Blackburn defender O'Riordan on loan

  12-08-2024 16:02 via bbc.com
  
  Cambridge United sign Blackburn Rovers' Republic of Ireland Under 21 centre-back Connor O’Riordan on a season-long loan.
  
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• Two sought over attempted robbery on train

  12-08-2024 16:01
  
  Two men are said to have approached a passenger and made threatening remarks, mentioning a knife before demanding he hand over his phone, iPad and food.
  
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• East Lancs town set for landlord licensing to improve housing

  12-08-2024 16:00
  
  An East Lancashire town is set to get selective landlord licensing for the first time to boost housing standards for renters.
  
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• Man rescued after suffering suspected fracture at local beauty spot

  12-08-2024 15:15
  
  Bolton Mountain and Rescue Team helped bring a man to safety in a local beauty spot after suffering a suspected fractured ankle.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers sanction League One move for January signing

  12-08-2024 15:12
  
  Blackburn Rovers have confirmed another outgoing loan deal
  
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• Ace all-rounder De Zoysa boosts Blackrod’s title bid

  12-08-2024 15:03
  
  Little Lever’s home defeat to Farnworth Social Circle in the latest round of matches in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League Premiership has strengthened Blackrod’s hand in the title race.
  
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• Three controversial kids homes set for nod. two at second attempt

  12-08-2024 15:00
  
  Councillors have been recommended to approve three controversial proposals to convert family houses into small children's care homes.
  
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• 'No choice' - Stockport County suffer injury crisis before Blackburn Rovers tie

  12-08-2024 15:00
  
  Stockport County will have to field a weakened team against Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup
  
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• Controversial Hyndburn kids homes set for councillors' nod

  12-08-2024 15:00
  
  Councillors have been recommended to approve three controversial proposals to convert family houses into small children's care homes.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers dressing room reaction as debutant responds to first goal

  12-08-2024 14:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers' players were delighted to get off the mark with three points on opening night
  
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• CCTV images released of man wanted over stalking

  12-08-2024 13:45
  
  Police have released these CCTV images of a man they want to speak to over stalking.
  
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• 56-year-old man arrested after police appeal

  12-08-2024 13:45
  
  Police have arrested a 56-year-old man over offences related to stalking in Burnley and Blackpool.
  
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• Coronation Street star to quit show after only a year and has a new job lined up

  12-08-2024 13:44
  
  A Coronation Street star is to quit the show after just a year on the cobbles and he already has a new job lined up.
  
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• Public urged to order repeat prescriptions before bank holiday

  12-08-2024 13:30
  
  The north west region's chief pharmacist has called on the public to order their repeat prescriptions in good time for the August bank holiday.
  
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• NHS trust celebrates being shortlisted for 'Trust of the Year'

  12-08-2024 13:00
  
  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) has secured a spot on the shortlist for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.
  
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• Preston part company with Lowe after he asked to leave

  12-08-2024 12:38 via bbc.com
  
  Preston North End and manager Ryan Lowe part company after losing their opening game of the new Championship season.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' rivals make shock decision after one Championship game

  12-08-2024 12:31
  
  The first managerial departure of the Championship season has been confirmed
  
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• Two more charged over disorder offences in Lancashire

  12-08-2024 12:27
  
  Both men were due to appear in Preston Magistrates court on Monday.
  
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• Drink-driving pensioner drank alcohol to dull toothache pain

  12-08-2024 12:12
  
  An East Lancs pensioner who drank alcohol to dull the pain of a toothache was stopped for drink driving on his way home from buying painkillers.
  
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• Sam Szmodics and what to expect from Blackburn Rovers in the transfer window

  12-08-2024 12:09
  
  There are just less than three weeks of the transfer window remaining and Rovers remain active
  
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• Town's Labour councillors to hold advice surgery on Saturday

  12-08-2024 12:00
  
  DARWEN'S Labour councillors will be holding an advice surgery in the town's library on Saturday.
  
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• Man charged over alleged rape and serious assault

  12-08-2024 11:47
  
  A Burnley man has been charged over rape and threats to kill following a police appeal.
  
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• Man dies after getting into difficulties in river at popular tourist spot

  12-08-2024 11:43
  
  Emergency services were called to the River Wharfe in Burnsall, at 4.39pm on Sunday over reports that a person entered the water and encountered difficulties.
  
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• Fire crews remain in attendance at medical centre fire

  12-08-2024 11:14
  
  Whitworth Medical Centre is closed as firefighters tackle a blaze at the centre.
  
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• Arte et Labore: Sam Szmodics, scoring debutants and Blackburn Rovers' dream start

  12-08-2024 10:47
  
  Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred break down the win over Derby County in the latest episode of Arte et Labore
  
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• 22 Kids and Counting star quits TV show ahead of big career move

  12-08-2024 10:46
  
  Daniel Radford is moving to Australia after securing a new job and as a result will leave 22 Kids and Counting.
  
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• 'Aggressive' man arrested after 'brandishing scissors' in town centre

  12-08-2024 09:02
  
  A man was arrested in Burnley after 'brandishing a pair of scissors' in the town centre.
  
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• 'Aggressive' man arrested after 'brandishing scissors' in town cente

  12-08-2024 09:02
  
  A man was arrested in Burnley after 'brandishing a pair of scissors' in the town centre.
  
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• Why the motorway was closed for nearly three hours early this morning

  12-08-2024 08:49
  
  The M6 was closed in the early hours of this morning between Carnforth and Lancaster due to a crash.
  
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• Car on its roof after crash at busy junction

  12-08-2024 08:40
  
  A car ended up on its roof after a crash at the junction of Bank Lane and Shadsworth Road in Blackburn yesterday (August 11).
  
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• Warning over Uber taxis licensed 100 miles away

  12-08-2024 07:20 via bbc.com
  
  Spot checks of over 200 private hire vehicles found all those with faults were out-of-area Ubers
  
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• Contractors boarding up vandalised Barclays bank abused and assaulted

  12-08-2024 06:59
  
  Contractors boarding up the Barclays Bank in Burnley following an act of vandalism by pro-Palestine activists were abused and assaulted by three men.
  
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• Sex offender sent to prison over secret Facebook account

  12-08-2024 06:44
  
  A Blackburn sex offender opened a Facebook account without telling police as required by sex offender registration requirements.
  
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• Fears of huge losses to rural communities after grouse shooting season blow

  12-08-2024 06:06
  
  Seasonal jobs and hospitality businesses in the Forest of Bowland are at risk due to a “poor grouse season”, an industry association has said.
  
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• Union hits out at Frasers Group after warehouse sold to investment company

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  A trade union has hit out at Mike Ashley-owned Frasers Group after slow progress in talks over an East Lancashire business.
  
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• Union hits out at Frasers Group after business sold to investment company

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  A trade union has hit out at Mike Ashley-owned Frasers Group after slow progress in talks over an East Lancashire business.
  
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• Three-bedroom holiday cottage approved despite claims of 'flooded' rental market

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  Plans have been approved to build a three-bedroom holiday cottage in Ribchester despite claims the holiday let market has become “flooded.”
  
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• The Great Escape (from broadband crimes)

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  brsk is offering a very straight forward, step-by-step guide to freedom.
  
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• Subway shop refurb deal is last stage of historic terrace revamp

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  The final contract for the renovation of Blackburn's historic Blakey Moor Terrace building has been awarded by the council.
  
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• Some super ways to spend your summer

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  A SUMMER holiday programme in Blackburn - centred around the Leeds Liverpool Canal - is in full swing.
  
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• Pub and hotel is finalist for best new tourism business at county awards

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  A hotel and pub in Lytham St Annes which reopened in March has been named as a finalist for an award at the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards.
  
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• Playground business reports record-breaking month and turnover increase

  12-08-2024 06:00
  
  A playground equipment manufacturer based in Burnley has recorded a record-breaking month with turnover increasing by more than 30 per cent.
  
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