Blackburn with Darwen news

• Man jailed for 'throwing chairs, bottles, cans and other objects' into crowds

  19-08-2024 22:06
  
   A man has been jailed for throwing numerous objects at crowds which included police officers. 
  
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• 1 million pensioners to receive positive update on DWP £300 Winter Fuel payment

  19-08-2024 22:04
  
  Payment rates vary depending on when you were born as well as your circumstances during the qualifying week from September 16 to September 22, 2024.
  
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• Jo Whiley to present BBC Radio 2 show from Preston

  19-08-2024 21:02 via bbc.com
  
  The show will showcase three local bands who will perform live from The Ferret in Preston.
  
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• DJ Jo Whiley coming to this Lancs music venue to broadcast radio show

  19-08-2024 21:00
  
  Jo Whiley and co-host William Wolstenholme, will broadcast the show from The Ferret, on Thursday, September 5. 
  
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• The hundreds of hidden channels you can watch on your TV for free

  19-08-2024 19:29
  
  These are the hidden channels showing popular shows like Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares you can watch on your telly for free.
  
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• How to tell the difference between adders, grass snakes and smooth snakes?

  19-08-2024 19:28
  
  The RSPCA explains how to tell the difference between the three snakes native to the UK - the adder, grass snake and smooth snake.
  
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• Firefighters extinguished house blaze in Lancashire today

  19-08-2024 19:28
  
   Firefighters attended a blaze at a house in Lancashire today, August 19. 
  
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• Firefighters called to house blaze in Blackburn today

  19-08-2024 19:28
  
  The fire took place at a property on Whinney Lane, Blackburn, at around 1.10pm. 
  
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• Warning issued as average household energy bill set to skyrocket by 9% soon

  19-08-2024 19:27
  
  The average household energy bill is set to rise by 9% in October when the latest change to the price cap takes effect, according to experts.
  
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• Who is Mike Lynch? British technology tycoon missing after yacht sinks

  19-08-2024 19:26
  
  One of the four missing passengers is tycoon Mike Lynch, Italian news website la Reppublica said.
  
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• See the rarest and most common car brands currently driven on UK roads

  19-08-2024 19:24
  
  These are the least and most common car brands still driven on British roads.
  
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• Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted - Must speed cameras be visible?

  19-08-2024 19:22
  
  From the '10% rule' to the distance they can catch you, there are a lot of myths surrounding them.
  
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• Tile firm shuts 56 stores including 2 in Lancashire and axes jobs despite rescue deal

  19-08-2024 19:19
  
  CTD Tiles will close its Blackpool and Preston branches amid a national closing of 56 stores as the company falls into administration.
  
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• ‘This MILF needs a DILF’ – Helen Flanagan to appear on Celebs Go Dating tonight

  19-08-2024 18:00
  
  Blackburn actress, Helen Flanagan, will begin her search for love when Celebs Go Dating returns to our screens.
  
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• Emergency action to tackle prison overcrowding in North West after riots

  19-08-2024 16:59 via bbc.com
  
  The government says the move is needed to create space for those being jailed after riots in England.
  
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• 733 properties affected by power outages throughout the Ribble Valley

  19-08-2024 16:55
  
  Electricity Northwest Engineers are currently responding to a significant power outage affecting numerous areas across the Ribble Valley.
  
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• Blue supermoon glows red and orange in the skies above Blackburn

  19-08-2024 16:09
  
  Sunday's glorious full moon with its distinctive and dramatic orange and red hues had Lancashire Telegraph readers snapping away with their cameras and phones.
  
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• Woman will ‘carry scars for life’ after she was bitten, strangled and raped

  19-08-2024 16:04
  
  A woman, who was raped in Blackburn, said she will “carry scars” of the assault for her whole life.
  
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• Jail sentence for banned danger driver

  19-08-2024 14:40
  
  A BANNED driver who sped off from police in Blackburn is beginning a fresh prison sentence.
  
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• New £20k reward offered to locate murder suspect

  19-08-2024 13:55 via bbc.com
  
  The reward to locate a suspect in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old has been doubled.
  
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• Man, 26, wanted in connection with burglary and assault

  19-08-2024 13:29
  
  John Marsden, 26, is being sought by North Yorkshire police.
  
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• Man, 26, wanted in connection to burglary and assault

  19-08-2024 13:29
  
  John Marsden, 26, is being sought by North Yorkshire police.
  
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• £20K reward for information as investigation into 19-year-old’s death continues

  19-08-2024 13:18
  
  Officers are looking for 20-year-old Thomas Dures as part of its ongoing investigation into Matthew Daulby's death.
  
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• Cyclists to get Blackpool Illuminations preview

  19-08-2024 13:12 via bbc.com
  
  Ride The Lights sees the six miles of promenade closed to traffic except bicycles for one night.
  
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• Hedges eager to add more goals after clever finish at Norwich

  19-08-2024 13:00
  
  Ryan Hedges on his clever finish at Norwich and hunger to add more goals to his game
  
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• Rammy are just four-some as win takes them top of the table

  19-08-2024 12:11
  
  An enjoyable summer’s afternoon at the Riverside as Rams entertained Burscough, on a day made for football
  
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• Neighbours to buy Prime and gaming tattoo after winning whopping £540,000 on lottery

  19-08-2024 11:53
  
  Neighbours on a street in Darwen are celebrating after winning a whopping £540,000 on the People’s Postcode Lottery.
  
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• Can you object to your neighbour’s dropped kerb? What to know

  19-08-2024 11:48
  
  Neighbour dropping their kerb and you’re not happy about it? Find out whether you can object to it and what you need to do.
  
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• Drivers told to be prepared as busiest August bank holiday since 2015 expected

  19-08-2024 11:47
  
  UK drivers are being told to expect the busiest August bank holiday weekend on the roads since 2015.
  
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• When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight

  19-08-2024 11:44
  
  A blue moon will be visible in UK skies tonight (August 19) - here's when and how you can see it.
  
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• Sailings moved due to heavy rain and strong winds

  19-08-2024 11:44 via bbc.com
  
  Manx ferry crossings to Liverpool and Lancashire are rescheduled due to poor weather conditions.
  
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• Here's why the skies turned a vivid red colour over the UK at the weekend

  19-08-2024 11:41
  
  Many people across the UK noticed the skies turned a vivid red colour over the weekend (August 17-18) but why did this happen?
  
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• EastEnders star rushed to hospital for broken bones after suffering 'nasty fall'

  19-08-2024 11:40
  
  An EastEnders star has been rushed to hospital for broken bones after suffering from 'nasty fall'
  
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• Bishop calls for major clergy reforms amid canon controversy

  19-08-2024 11:00
  
  The Bishop of Blackburn has called for major changes to the way clergy are appointed and managed in the wake of controversy over a Lancashire canon.
  
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• Three fire engines called to house fire in this town at weekend

  19-08-2024 10:34
  
  At around 10.50am, on Sunday, August 18, three fire engines from Nelson and Burnley attended a blaze on Heather Close
  
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• Prison pressures operation to impact court hearings in Blackburn

  19-08-2024 09:12
  
  An operation to ease pressures on the prison population is set to have an impact on the courts in Blackburn.
  
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• Operation to ease prison pressures will impact court hearings in Blackburn

  19-08-2024 09:12
  
  An operation to ease pressures on the prison population is set to have an impact on the courts in Blackburn.
  
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• Police had near miss with driver because he was ‘busy and had to get home’

  19-08-2024 08:40
  
  Lancashire police officers had a ‘near miss’ with a careless driver who was rushing home.
  
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• Safety plea to 'untouched' fire-damaged waste site

  19-08-2024 07:32 via bbc.com
  
  A council has written to the firm to "remind them" of their safety obligations.
  
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• Parking ban trialled for town's market square

  19-08-2024 07:28 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire County Council is introducing the ban after the recent £9.5m revamp of Kirkham’s centre.
  
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• What does a jellyfish sting look like and what should you do if you get stung?

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  Have you been stung by a jellyfish? - This is what a jellyfish sting looks like and what you should do if you get stung.
  
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• Tyre storage addition to garage in 'untidy' area approved

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn garage owner can now add an upper floor to his premises in an 'untidy' area of the town centre to store tyres.
  
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• Sweet future for Victorian mill ensured as bakery plan approved

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  A thriving Blackburn bakery business's move into a 171-year-old mill building to expand and create new jobs has been given the go-ahead.
  
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• Police commissioner and businesses to work together to stop theft

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  Clive Grunshaw convened the meeting with representatives from Lancashire's Chamber of Commerce, his office, and Lancashire Constabulary.
  
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• Nature's wonders come to East Lancs summer art exhibition

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire art hub is bringing a touch of nature's wonders to its summer exhibition.
  
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• Mum of five says she was locked up for ‘not paying school fines’

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  An arrest warrant was issued after she failed to turn up to court over unpaid school fines.
  
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• Man was found with kitchen knife at Royal Blackburn Hospital

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  A man was arrested after causing problems at Royal Blackburn Hospital
  
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• Law firm boss struck off for ‘winging it’ over his accounts

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  A law firm boss who used his client account to counter his outfit's financial difficulties has been struck off by a legal watchdog.
  
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• Lancashire company raises more than £1,300 for children's hospice

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  Festive Lights raised the funds for Derian House Children's Hospice as part of their annual £50 Business Challenge.
  
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• John Eustace sends clear message over Blackburn Rovers style of play

  19-08-2024 06:00
  
  The head coach reflected on the risk and reward style display at Carrow Road
  
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