Blackburn with Darwen news

• Manxman ferry damaged entering Lancashire port

  21-08-2024 22:25 via bbc.com
  
  The Isle of Man's main passenger ferry's sailing was earlier delayed amid unsettled sea conditions.
  
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• Neighbours in shock after man killed at his home by XL Bully dog - updates

  21-08-2024 18:28
  
  A man has been killed in a dog attack at his home in Accrington.
  
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• Neighbours in shock after man killed at his home by XL Bully dog - recap

  21-08-2024 18:28
  
  A man has been killed in a dog attack at his home in Accrington.
  
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• Investigation under way after man dies in XL Bully dog attack - updates

  21-08-2024 18:28
  
  We are bringing you live updates after a man was bitten to death by a dog in Accrington.
  
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• Man dies after XL Bully dog attack at his home

  21-08-2024 18:20
  
  David Daintre was the owner of the XL Bully and was found dead at his home on Tuesday.
  
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• Ukrainians visit Accrington to advance twinning project

  21-08-2024 18:00
  
  A UKRANIAN delegation has visited an East Lancashire borough to discuss a proposed twinning arrangement.
  
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• Rovers need team effort to fill Szmodics 'void', says Hedges

  21-08-2024 18:00
  
  Ryan Hedges on Rovers' attacking options and filling the "void" left behind by Sam Szmodics' exit
  
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• Rare King Charles 50p coin sells for £153 on eBay - how to tell if you have one

  21-08-2024 17:59
  
  A King Charles III 50p coin sold on eBay for more than £153 recently - find out if you have one worth that much in your loose change.
  
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• Two lanes closed on M6 southbound due to lorry fire

  21-08-2024 17:49
  
  TWO lanes have been closed on the M6 southbound following a lorry fire.
  
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• Netflix announces new Take That documentary starring all original band members

  21-08-2024 17:00
  
  Netflix has announced a new Take That documentary, starring Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, and Mark Owen and interviews with Jason Orange and Robbie Williams.
  
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• New Freeview update sees 'important changes' made including closure of 3 channels

  21-08-2024 16:52
  
  People are being urged to retune their TVs to access channel changes made on August 21 as part of the latest Freeview update.
  
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• Nominations sought for Community Volunteer Awards - with past winners aged 8 to 85 - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-08-2024 16:00
  Nominations sought for Community Volunteer Awards - with past winners aged 8 to 85  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Nominations sought for Community Volunteer Awards - with past winners aged 8 to 85

  21-08-2024 16:00
  
  NOMINATIONS are still open for the 2024 Blackburn with Darwen Community Volunteer Awards.
  
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• Clean energy grants on offer to community groups across E Lancs

  21-08-2024 16:00
  
  ORGANISATIONS in Lancashire are being encouraged to apply for a slice of a regional £2million fund to develop 'clean energy' projects.
  
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• Blackpool sack Critchley after back-to-back losses

  21-08-2024 15:25 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool sack head coach Neil Critchley after they begin the 2024-25 League One season with back-to-back defeats.
  
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• Police offering £10 surrender reward for Zombie knives and machetes ahead of ban

  21-08-2024 15:00
  
  From Tuesday, September 24 it will be illegal to own certain styles of ‘zombie’ knives and machetes.
  
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• Lancs Police offering £10 reward for Zombie knives and machetes ahead of ban

  21-08-2024 15:00
  
  From Tuesday, September 24 it will be illegal to own certain styles of ‘zombie’ knives and machetes.
  
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• HMRC issues warning to parents who could miss out on £1,331 amid deadline

  21-08-2024 14:12
  
  HMRC has issued a deadline a parents so they do not miss out on £1,331 of child benefits.
  
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• Pair who took part in 'disgraceful' disorder jailed

  21-08-2024 14:02 via bbc.com
  
  They were among nearly 1,000 people involved in widespread unrest in Blackpool.
  
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• Police offering £10 reward for Zombie knives and machetes ahead of ban

  21-08-2024 14:00
  
  From Tuesday, September 24 it will be illegal to own certain styles of ‘zombie’ knives and machetes.
  
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• Peterborough owner gives verdict on Szmodics' Ipswich switch

  21-08-2024 13:47
  
  Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony's view on Sam Szmodics' move to Ipswich
  
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• Restoration of 800-year-old East Lancs tourist attraction delayed by a year

  21-08-2024 13:36
  
  WORK to restore and repair an East Lancashire historic monument and tourist attraction has been delayed a year.
  
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• Police take action after destroyed car found abandoned in 'dangerous condition'

  21-08-2024 12:45
  
  On Monday (August 19), police received reports of an abandoned vehicle that had been parked on Lonsdale Street, Nelson.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness opens up about Freddie Flintoff's TV return after Top Gear crash

  21-08-2024 12:37
  
  Paddy McGuinness spoke about Freddie Flintoff's TV return on Good Morning Britain today (August 21) after his crash on the Top Gear track.
  
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• Two East Lancs men charged after police chase following burglary ends in crash

  21-08-2024 12:12
  
  Five people, including two men from East Lancashire, have been charged after a police chase following a burglary ended in a crash on Sunday night
  
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• Burnley sign Chelsea defender Humphreys on 'loan with option to buy'

  21-08-2024 11:10
  
  Burnley have bolstered their defensive ranks with the addition of Bashir Humphreys from Chelsea
  
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• BBC Countryfile visits one of the 'rarest habitats on earth' in the Lake District

  21-08-2024 11:01
  
  BBC's Countryfile visits England’s largest remaining temperate rainforest, Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve, in Cumbria.
  
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• UK's longest-serving university boss to retire

  21-08-2024 10:48 via bbc.com
  
  Dr John Cater is to retire from his post after over 30 years at the helm of Edge Hill University.
  
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• Paul Heckingbottom outlines aim for Championship rivals PNE

  21-08-2024 10:17
  
  Paul Heckingbottom has outlined his aims after taking charge at one of Rovers and Burnley's Championship rivals
  
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• DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

  21-08-2024 09:51
  
  Ministers are today launching a drive to ensure hundreds of thousands of low-income pensioners eligible for a winter fuel payment don't miss out.
  
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• Image released after man paid £650 for a fake mobile phone

  21-08-2024 09:45
  
  Officers are investigating after a person paid £650 for a mobile phone, which turned out to be fake.
  
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• Reports of assault after groups seen wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons

  21-08-2024 08:34
  
  The dispersal order, which was in place until midnight, covered all of Rawtenstall Town Centre as well as the Tesco, Asda and New Hall Hey Retail Park.
  
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• Reports of assault after groups seen wearing balaclavas and caring weapons

  21-08-2024 08:34
  
  The dispersal order, which was in place until midnight, covered all of Rawtenstall Town Centre as well as the Tesco, Asda and New Hall Hey Retail Park.
  
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• Swimmer Tompsett aiming to make his Mark in Paralympics

  21-08-2024 08:16
  
  This year has been a whirlwind for Bolton Metro’s Mark Tompsett, who is now set to culminate his success with a debut at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
  
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• Coronation Street star quits ITV soap as dramatic final scenes filmed

  21-08-2024 08:09
  
  ITV soap Coronation Street star Luana Santos has left the show after filming her final scenes and sharing a post on Instagram.
  
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• Demand for pre-loved school uniforms increasing

  21-08-2024 07:42 via bbc.com
  
  Volunteers at a community shop say it is a "massive expense" to kit out children ahead of a new term.
  
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• New plans revealed for former hotel site

  21-08-2024 07:34 via bbc.com
  
  The site, at South Shore, has been empty for 10 years, with plans for a new hotel shelved in 2021.
  
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• Telecommunications company continues to foster support for businesses

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley telecommunications company says it continues to foster support for businesses by providing a tailored service to each client.
  
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• Sex offender downloaded apps on his phone which court order did not allow

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  A convicted sex offender downloaded various apps onto his phone which were prohibited by a sexual harm prevention order
  
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• Self-flying fire robots to be used to prevent devastating wildfires

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has commissioned a self-flying robot which can detect fires before they spread into wildfires.
  
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• Sanah stars in women's cup final for Karachi City

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  Sanah helped the side win the Pakistani equivalent of the FA cup and had now been selected to play for Pakistan.
  
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• 'One of the best events of the year' - Soap box challenge set for return this weekend

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  The #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge is set for Saturday, August 24 from 10am to 3pm.
  
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• Nurse shares pictures of horrific injures she sustained at trampoline park

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  Jodie Wright was visiting Flip Out in Preston and says when jumped off a plastic stepping stone into a foam pit.
  
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• Mum of 'amazing' man who died after crash set to be honoured at Man City match

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  The mum of an "amazing" man who died after a crash is appealing for the fans of the club he supported to help “honour him one last time” this weekend
  
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• Mosque responds after incidents and High Court documents shared

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  The letters have surfaced following a number of weeks of incidents at the Masjide Tauheedul Islam based off Bicknell Streeet in Brookhouse and the summer mosque elections.
  
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• 'Meet the Chef' - new feature coming to the Lancashire Telegraph

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph and other newspapers in the North West are set to celebrate chefs and eateries with the launch of a new feature.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Dealing with trauma day-to-day

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  Given the events of earlier this month, it is unsurprising that so many people report feeling unsettled.
  
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• Man urinated in Blackburn police cell then racially abused officer

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  A man from Burnley damaged his police station cell and also racially abused a Lancashire police officer.
  
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• Man sentenced for breaching restraining order

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn magistrates heard James Shaw entered the ground floor flat uninvited and his dad later told police he was scared by his son’s presence.
  
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• Loyal Rovers fan, 72, misses out on season ticket after ‘IT nightmare’

  21-08-2024 06:00
  
  A loyal Blackburn Rovers fan, who has held a season ticket for 35 years, says he has missed out on renewing his pass this year after struggling with the online booking system.
  
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