Blackburn with Darwen news

• WHO issues important update on mpox outbreak and addresses Covid similarities

  20-08-2024 19:59
  
  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is not the new Covid-19.
  
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• Cadbury issues update on return of 'greatest chocolate ever' discontinued in 2005

  20-08-2024 19:57
  
  Cadbury's Spira Chocolate Bars were discontinued in 2005, fans have been calling for their return and now the company has issued a statement on its future.
  
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• Man jailed after being caught with suitcase containing almost £80k of cannabis

  20-08-2024 19:04
  
  A man has been jailed after being caught with almost £80k of cannabis in a suitcase.
  
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• Tearful mum 'booted off' £7k dream holiday after staff make passport mistake

  20-08-2024 18:58
  
  A humiliated mum claims TUI booted her off a £7,000 family holiday - as they were applying the passport rules for the wrong country.
  
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• Two men arrested for drug offences after drone 'flew close' to Lancashire prison

  20-08-2024 18:31
  
  Police have arrested two men after a drone "flew close" to a Lancashire prison.
  
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• Channel 5 to rebrand and change its name following Netflix success

  20-08-2024 18:06
  
  Channel 5 owners have announced that it will rebrand the platform with a new name, 5.
  
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• Morrisons announces big change to self-checkout tills - how it affects you

  20-08-2024 18:02
  
  Find out why Morrisons is removing self-checkout tills in some stores across the UK as Asda also makes checkout changes for customers.
  
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• Hair salon conversion gets nod after pledge to restore shop front

  20-08-2024 17:24
  
  THE turning of a Blackburn hair salon into a tutoring room has been approved at the second attempt after the owner agreed to re-instate key features of traditional Edwardian shop front.
  
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• Coronation Street ‘to replace Sean Wilson character with local actor’

  20-08-2024 17:08
  
  An actor from the Greater Manchester area will return to the cobbles of ITV’s hit soap opera after the series saw a shock exit from co-star.
  
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• Asda 'holds customer hostage' after charging her '£400' for just 2 single limes

  20-08-2024 15:40
  
  The exchange soon took the internet by storm and was given its own name: LimeGate.
  
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• ‘Dangerous and cowardly bully’ stabbed man and woman in horror attack

  20-08-2024 15:26
  
  ‘Dangerous and cowardly bully’ stabbed man and woman in horror attack
  
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• First £1 coins to feature King Charles III enter circulation - have you got one?

  20-08-2024 14:52
  
  Collectors have been encouraged to look out for the historic addition to the nation’s change.
  
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• Tesco announces yet another price hike for its beloved sandwich meal deal

  20-08-2024 14:50
  
  Tesco has announced that it is once again raising the price of its popular lunchtime meal deal.
  
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• Man who attacked wife was 'medieval' - judge

  20-08-2024 14:24 via bbc.com
  
  Fayaz Khan, 69, from Burnley, is jailed for 15 years for repeatedly trying to stab his wife.
  
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• Pensioners urged to check their winter fuel payment eligibility

  20-08-2024 14:00
  
  PENSIONERS across the North-West are being urged to check if they could be eligible for Pension Credit to secure the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 per household.
  
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• Preston appoint Heckingbottom as boss

  20-08-2024 13:49 via bbc.com
  
  Preston North End appoint Paul Heckingbottom as their new head coach.
  
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• Police called to report of break-in and make three arrests after shock discovery

  20-08-2024 13:33
  
  Officers were called at around 2.20pm to reports of a break-in in progress on Westgate.
  
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• 3 Lancashire restaurants shortlisted for Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2024

  20-08-2024 12:51
  
  Freya’s Grill in Darwen, Megna in Great Harwood, Blackburn and Suruchi Takeaway in Burnley are shortlisted for Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.
  
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• 3 East Lancashire restaurants shortlisted for Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards

  20-08-2024 12:51
  
  Freya’s Grill in Darwen, Megna in Great Harwood, and Suruchi Takeaway in Burnley are shortlisted for Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.
  
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• Markanday reflects on dream start to life at Chesterfield

  20-08-2024 12:38
  
  A look at how Rovers' loan players have fared as Dilan Markanday makes a dream start to life at Chesterfield
  
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• Woman charged with affray in lead-up to 26-year-old's death is jailed

  20-08-2024 12:31
  
  Police launched a murder probe after the death of 26-year-old Holly Lambert.
  
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• More homes to be added to golf course plot in new plans

  20-08-2024 11:58 via bbc.com
  
  The council has approved 402 new homes for Ingol Golf Course, but Anwyl Homes wants to build 164 more.
  
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• Burnley accept Fulham's £25m Berge bid

  20-08-2024 11:17 via bbc.com
  
  Burnley accept Fulham's £25m bid for Norway international midfielder Sander Berge.
  
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• Historic ‘engine shed’ next to heritage railway set to become destination restaurant

  20-08-2024 10:27
  
  A remote former "engine shed" next to a heritage railway is set to be converted to a restaurant.
  
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• Rovers midfielder Buckley eager to kick on after positive start

  20-08-2024 10:09
  
  John Buckley on Rovers' draw at Norwich and why there are positives to build on from their start to the season
  
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• Group's 30 years helping South Asian widows exercise

  20-08-2024 09:26 via bbc.com
  
  Many friendships have been formed in the group, which aims to improve health and mental well-being.
  
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• UMPIRES' COLUMN: Rules on moving in the field during run-ups

  20-08-2024 09:06
  
  There was an incident at the game I was watching whereby the batter pulled away from being ready as the bowler was running in.
  
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• Blackrod duo shine as club has big step towards title

  20-08-2024 08:54
  
  Matthew Readey and Sri Lankan professional Navod Paranavithana starred as Blackrod took a significant step towards the Premiership title with a 68-run victory at neighbours Lostock in this weekend’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League.
  
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• Police issue message after reports of drug driving near school

  20-08-2024 08:36
  
  There have been reports of vehicles being driven under the influence of controlled substances on Oswald Street, near a primary school.
  
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• Coronation Street star rushed to hospital and shares health update with fans

  20-08-2024 08:30
  
  Coronation Street star Liam McCheyne who plays Dylan Wilson shared that he was rushed to hospital
  
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• Community garden to open at resort library

  20-08-2024 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  The project turned a hidden overgrown space behind a library into a community garden.
  
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• Demolition to start on city's historic tram bridge

  20-08-2024 07:21 via bbc.com
  
  The tram bridge in Preston links Avenham Park and Penwortham and was shut in 2019 due to a risk of collapse.
  
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• Tributes to 'outgoing' Blackburn mum, 33, after 'unexpected death'

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  Tributes to Blackburn mum, 33, who was ‘outgoing and full of jokes’ after unexpected death
  
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• TikTok star to headline Lancashire food festival

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  The festival takes place on Saturday, September 14 and will feature more than 30 food and drink stalls
  
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• Thief who stole kits from Blackburn Rovers' shop says he deserves to go to prison

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A MAN who had committed thefts and burglaries, including Blackburn Rover’s kits, accepted he deserved to go to prison.
  
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• Team of young inspectors impressed by children's centre

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn with Darwen project aimed at providing young people with a voice and opportunity awards the Earcroft Centre a gold certification.
  
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• Stunning art work from Lancashire gallery to be sold at leading auction

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  The gallery, which represented Northern England artists had been dealing in art since the 1960s.
  
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• Pre-school with an "excellent approach to language" rated 'good' by Ofsted

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Rishton pre-school where “staff are passionate about providing children with opportunities to thrive” retained it’s ‘good’ Ofsted rating.
  
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• Man threatened bus station staff member who refused to let him charge phone

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A man caused damage and threatened a member of staff at Burnley Bus Station because he refused to let him charge his phone
  
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• Man exposed himself to two women in an area popular with visitors

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A man exposed himself to two women at Rivington and was detained by police a short time later.
  
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• Lancashire town with the region's most expensive new builds

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Lancashire town has the most expensive new-build homes in the North West, according to latest figures.
  
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• Hundreds expected at charity fun day in Blackburn

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  The event will take place on Sunday, August 25 at the Audley Centre with funds going towards the Huffaz Network.
  
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• Homeowner describes 'hilarious' moment she found sheep on her roof

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A homeowner has described the 'hilarious' moment when she found a flock of sheep walking around on her roof.
  
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• Faces of four most wanted men in East Lancashire revealed

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  Dillon Murgatroyd 13.3.1999,
  
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• 'Ewe won't believe it!' - Homeowner describes moment she found sheep on her roof

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A homeowner has described the moment she found a flock of sheep walking around on her roof.
  
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• East Lancs hotel and restaurant snapped up by hotelier

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  Darwen’s Whitehall Hotel and Restaurant has been snapped up by a hotelier as he looks to expand his portfolio in the north.
  
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• Delight for teenage swimmer after winning 3 golds at British championships

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A teenage swimmer has struck gold three times at the Aquatics Great British Summer Championships
  
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• Country house given green light following arduous planning process

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A new country house is to be built in the Ribble Valley countryside following an arduous planning process.
  
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• Care worker left in 'fear' after car was trashed with metal bar

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn magistrates heard Kaylon Burrows attacked the vehicle outside his home while the female carer was inside with his wife.
  
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• Business leaders complete gruelling 24-hour challenge across UK in aid of great cause

  20-08-2024 06:00
  
  A group of business leaders have climbed three of the UK's highest mountains in aid of a great cause
  
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