Blackburn with Darwen news

• Ipswich agree fee for Blackburn forward Szmodics

  15-08-2024 23:05 via bbc.com
  
  Blackburn accept an offer from Ipswich for forward Sammie Szmodics that could rise to about £11m.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers agree Sam Szmodics deal with Ipswich Town

  15-08-2024 22:12
  
  Sam Szmodics will travel down Suffolk and complete a medical on Friday before joining the Premier League newboys
  
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• Blackburn pupil gains top marks at Manchester college

  15-08-2024 21:00
  
  Ariyaan, gained two As in his A-levels in Maths and Chemistry after a year of study at Abbey College Manchester.
  
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• Drugs arrests after woman found dead

  15-08-2024 20:46 via bbc.com
  
  Two men are arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug following the discovery.
  
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• Headteacher hails 'impressive' results at Accrington sixth form

  15-08-2024 19:00
  
  The school said it achieved virtually a 100 per cent pass rate and the vast majority of students secured the top A*- C grades
  
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• Ronaldinho son would be Burnley 'project' signing

  15-08-2024 18:16 via bbc.com
  
  Burnley boss Scott Parker says touted target Joao Mendes - the son of Brazil legend Ronaldinho - would be a "development prospect".
  
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• Twins celebrate 18th birthday and top grades on same day

  15-08-2024 17:18
  
  Moneeb and Haseeb Mohammed will go on to study Law and Medicine in Manchester.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers sanction another loan move as winger makes EFL switch

  15-08-2024 16:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers have confirmed another season-long loan deal for one of their players
  
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• £20m social housing scheme completed in resort

  15-08-2024 15:50 via bbc.com
  
  The development integrates two previously vacant sites into the wider Grange Park estate with 133 new homes.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers boss responds to surprise Preston North End links

  15-08-2024 15:43
  
  The Rovers head coach been linked with the vacancy at Deepdale
  
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• Aldi set to axe service in all its supermarkets by the end of the week

  15-08-2024 15:21
  
  Aldi's click & collect service was introduced in 2020 but the supermarket has revealed it will be ending on August 18
  
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• Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert explains how to get train refunds

  15-08-2024 15:19
  
  Money Saving Expert has revealed the best tips for train refunds.
  
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• 60% of local councils unable to provide extra welfare support from next month

  15-08-2024 15:19
  
  Six in 10 local councils will not be able to provide extra welfare support when funding ends next month, councils have warned.
  
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• Meet the top performers at college during 'incredible' day

  15-08-2024 14:45
  
  Burnley College has shared details of some of its top A-level performers at the college.
  
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• John Eustace provides Blackburn Rovers transfer update with Sam Szmodics latest

  15-08-2024 14:41
  
  The head coach was quizzed on potential incomings at Ewood Park
  
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• Chesterfield sign Markanday and Araujo on loan

  15-08-2024 14:41 via bbc.com
  
  Chesterfield sign Blackburn winger Dilan Markanday and Fulham defender Harvey Araujo on a season-long loan deals.
  
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• Echo & the Bunnymen star surprises tribute band

  15-08-2024 14:23 via bbc.com
  
  Will Sergeant says he enjoyed Echoes of The Bunnymen and their "authentic" gig.
  
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• Blackburn College principal ‘proud’ of students after 'outstanding' set of results

  15-08-2024 13:55
  
  Blackburn College principal Dr Fazal Dad said he could be "prouder" following a set of "outstanding" A-level results
  
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• Tauheedul Islam Girls’ pupils congratulated following ‘exceptional’ A-levels

  15-08-2024 13:00
  
  85% of TIGHS students achieved at least three A Levels at A*-C, with almost two thirds (65%) having secured at least three A*-B grades. 
  
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• Is a vaccine for mpox available in the UK as cases rise?

  15-08-2024 12:24
  
  Cases of mpox (previously known as monkeypox) are rising in the UK and this is who can get a vaccine.
  
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• Two wanted after bank card taken from hotel car park

  15-08-2024 12:19
  
  Police said items were stolen from a vehicle which was parked overnight at the Holiday Inn Express on Pendle Way.
  
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• £9m scheme to protect town from flooding

  15-08-2024 12:06 via bbc.com
  
  Padiham has flooded after a river burst its banks in 2020 and during Storm Desmond in 2015.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' post-match reaction highlights shifting narrative

  15-08-2024 12:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers have made a brilliant start to the season with ten goals scored in two games
  
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• Blackburn Rovers contract state of play with new detail revealed for key player

  15-08-2024 10:45
  
  Blackburn Rovers have six senior players entering their final 12 months with a further five holding one-year options.
  
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• 'Get stuck in': 22 year old CEO who failed his exams shares A-level advice

  15-08-2024 09:40
  
  Jayson Churn failed his exams and went on to become the owner of his own logistics company, CWD Logistics.
  
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• RECAP: Live updates as Lancashire pupils receive A-level results

  15-08-2024 09:37
  
  Updates as pupils across Lancashire receive their A Level results
  
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• Homes by troubled dock given flood safety protection

  15-08-2024 07:28 via bbc.com
  
  Homes close to Glasson Dock near Lancaster have been given extra protection ahead of high tides.
  
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• Festival raises £10,000 for free music lessons for children

  15-08-2024 07:27 via bbc.com
  
  The organiser says he started Ossy Fest in 2022 to break down the barriers to music education.
  
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• Nursery where learning is 'inconsistent' sees Ofsted rating drop

  15-08-2024 06:55
  
  An Accrington nursery has seen its Ofsted rating slip to ‘requires improvement’ due to issues around the curriculum and behaviour.
  
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• Sharp rise in unemployment figures across East Lancashire

  15-08-2024 06:47
  
  There has been a rise in unemployment in Blackburn with Darwen and other areas of East Lancashire last month, particularly among the over 50s.
  
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• Blackburn firm helping racer achieve his Isle of Man TT dream

  15-08-2024 06:42
  
  Blackburn-based Haydock Finance has given its backing to a motorcycle racer to achieve his dream of riding at the Manx Grand Prix Classic TT.
  
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• Plans go in to restore derelict Grade-II listed mansion to former glory

  15-08-2024 06:07
  
  Plans to restore a derelict former hotel into a new mansion home in Rawtenstall, with another two houses to be built on the site, have been submitted.
  
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• Water safety skills event at leisure centre following heatwave

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  East Lancashire firefighters demonstrated water safety and life-saving skills at Darwen Leisure Centre at the weekend.
  
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• Walk for dog-lovers returns for more summer four-legged fun this weekend

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  It's walkies time in Burnley again as the popular Mutt Strutt event, organised by RSPCA Lancashire East Branch, returns for a third year.
  
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• Trafalgar flats lasted 26 years before demolition crews moved in

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  The hoardings had been erected and in November 1994 when this photo was taken, the Trafalgar flats in Burnley were earmarked for demolition
  
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• Suburban shops and restaurant to become family homes

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  A parade of empty shops and a restaurant in a Blackburn suburb is to be transformed into three family homes.
  
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• Pub rolls out red carpet for 102-year-old's special birthday

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  A countryside pub on the Blackburn with Darwen/Bolton border rolled out the red carpet to give a 102-year-old a birthday party to remember.
  
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• Next stages of £9m flood protection scheme for town set for nod

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  The next four phases of a £9 million scheme to protect Padiham from future flooding are set to be approved by councillors tonight.
  
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• Meet the football fan cycling to every Rovers away match for charity

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  Lewis Robinson is raising money to have a lodge built in memory of his friend who died from cancer.
  
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• Man in Fiat 500's 'extremely dangerous' driving trying to evade police

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  A MAN driving a Fiat 500 tried to give police the slip after they saw him driving erratically.
  
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• Indie hero’s hometown return is a family affair for one-off gig

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  A VETERAN of the East Lancs musical scene is back in the area for a one-off gig next month.
  
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• 'I feared for my life' - motorist attacked in horrific road rage incident

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  A man has told of his terrifying ordeal as he had his nose broken and was bitten by a fellow motorist.
  
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• How to book cheaper tickets on trains as Northern makes change due to customer demand

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  Northern is reintroducing the 12-week booking period for its cheapest tickets due to customer demand.
  
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• Free 'day of knights' family event in beautiful and historic setting

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  Clitheroe Castle is set to host a family-friendly 'Day of Knights' event this weekend.
  
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• Ex-EastEnders star heading to Blackpool for one-off stage show

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  The actor, who played Heather Trott in the BBC soap, is coming to Blackpool for a special show where she'll discuss her career.
  
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• Dealer who ran 'Rambo' and 'Harry' hard drugs lines made £479,000 profit

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  ONE of the heads of a major hard drugs supply ring in East Lancashire is said to have made nearly £500,000 from his crimes.
  
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• Cemetery history walks planned to mark women, troops and tragedy

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  Three guided walks in a historic East Lancashire graveyard will take place in the coming months.
  
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• Bus company offers apprenticeship with £40k annual salary

  15-08-2024 06:00
  
  Transdev is offering £40,000 a year for people to join its three year apprenticeship programme.
  
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• Blackburn v Blackpool among EFL Cup draw

  15-08-2024 00:02 via bbc.com
  
  Four-time winners Nottingham Forest are drawn at home to Newcastle in the second round of the EFL Cup.
  
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