Blackburn with Darwen news

• Rain holds up Surrey victory push against Lancs

  24-08-2024 19:59 via bbc.com
  
  Only 10.2 overs are possible on day three at the Kia Oval as Surrey pick up the wicket of Lancashire opener Luke Wells.
  
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• Appeal to identify woman found dead in town

  24-08-2024 19:47 via bbc.com
  
  Officers believe the woman was sleeping rough and was dressed for the elements when she died.
  
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• John Eustace sets out Blackburn Rovers expectations ahead of transfer deadline

  24-08-2024 19:06
  
  Blackburn Rovers' head coach is hoping for a busy week in the transfer market
  
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• Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Yuki Ohashi and Joe Rankin-Costello impress

  24-08-2024 17:51
  
  Marks out of ten after Blackburn Rovers' late win against Oxford United
  
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• Arnor Sigurdsson sends Blackburn Rovers message with Oxford United match-winner

  24-08-2024 17:49
  
  Blackburn Rovers are on seven points from nine after a late winning goal from Arnor Sigurdsson
  
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• 30 pictures as crowds line the street for 2024 soapbox race

  24-08-2024 17:30
  
  Crowds packed into Accrington town centre today (August 24) to witness the 2024 Accrington Soapbox Challenge.
  
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• Man threatened hostages over scientist's jailing, inquest told

  24-08-2024 16:40 via bbc.com
  
  Malik Faisal Akram, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a siege at a Texas synagogue in 2022.
  
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• Will Mellor updates fans on return of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

  24-08-2024 16:09
  
  Will Mellor has given an update on whether Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps will be returning to the BBC after he first teased fans in 2022.
  
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• E-bike rider used M6 to deliver fast food, police say

  24-08-2024 15:26 via bbc.com
  
  A rider was stopped by police while using a motorway's hard shoulder as a takeaway delivery route.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers vs Oxford United LIVE: Score updates from Ewood Park

  24-08-2024 14:04
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Rovers host Oxford.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Oxford United: Sigurdsson goal secures the win

  24-08-2024 14:04
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Rovers host Oxford.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Oxford United LIVE: Sigurdsson puts Rovers ahead late on

  24-08-2024 14:04
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Rovers host Oxford.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Oxford United LIVE: JRC cancels out Harris screamer

  24-08-2024 14:04
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Rovers host Oxford.
  
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• Tourist warning as great white sharks believed to be roaming the Spanish coast

  24-08-2024 13:58
  
  Scientists in Spain are investigating whether waters off an up-and-coming holiday hotspot could be teeming with terrifying great white sharks.
  
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• 43 amazing photos as one of Lancashire's flagship music events kicks off

  24-08-2024 12:00
  
  Take a look at some great photos from the first day of the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne.
  
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• Baby Jack who fought from the moment he was born inspires superhero fundraiser

  24-08-2024 10:26
  
  To honour baby Jack's resilience and give thanks to the life-saving work of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, his family will become superheroes and take part in a charity trek.
  
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• E-bike rider attempting to deliver fast food stopped on M6 hard shoulder

  24-08-2024 09:26
  
  A fast food delivery rider was stopped by police on the hard shoulder of the M6 near Preston.
  
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• Police appeal for help to find boy missing for nearly two weeks

  24-08-2024 09:14
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a boy with links to Blackburn who has been missing for nearly two weeks.
  
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• Three men and a woman arrested as police recover large amount of cash

  24-08-2024 09:04
  
  Four people have been arrested after a large amount of cash was by police after a van was reportedly broken into in Blackpool.
  
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• Man's car 'stung' by police after he failed to stop and ran a red light

  24-08-2024 09:04
  
  A man has been arrested in Blackburn after the car he was driving was ‘stung’ after he failed to stop for police.
  
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• 'Do not travel' warning issued for East Lancs train routes this Sunday

  24-08-2024 08:47
  
  Northern has issued a ‘do not travel’ warning for some of its routes for this Sunday (August 25).
  
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• Childhood development in Blackburn with Darwen better than pre-pandemic levels - MSN

  24-08-2024 08:32
  Childhood development in Blackburn with Darwen better than pre-pandemic levels  MSN
  
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• Firefighters called to tackle blaze at flat in this town

  24-08-2024 08:26
  
  Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze in Douglas Place, Blackburn, yesterday afternoon.
  
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• SECOND XI: Farnworth close gap to rivals at summit

  24-08-2024 08:18
  
  Farnworth beat neighbours Farnworth Social Circle to move within one point of them at the top of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League Conference Premiership last weekend.
  
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• Appeal over death of kittens found in street

  24-08-2024 08:18 via bbc.com
  
  TheRSPCA appeals for residents near Seven Stars Road in Leyland to report any suspicious behaviour.
  
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• Football supporter appeals to fellow fans to raise money for cancer fight

  24-08-2024 06:10
  
  A life-long Oldham Athletic fan is appealing to his fellow Latics supporters as he looks to raise money to help him battle incurable cancer
  
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• Why this Lancashire attraction is the best theme park in Britain

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been named the best theme park in a list of the 12 best in Britain by The Telegraph.
  
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• 'This was your dirty secret' - paedophile who 'knew it was wrong' jailed

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Clayton-le-Moors man who sexually touched a young girl on at least five occasions has been jailed.
  
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• School staff "immensely proud" of pupils after successful GCSE results day

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Colne school staff say they are “immensely proud” of all their pupils as students leave with an impressive collection of GCSE results.
  
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• Rugby referee who put twinges down to 'highly active lifestyle' given 2 years to live

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  A former Chorley paramedic is taking on a mammoth 500-mile tractor ride to raise awareness and funds for prostate health.
  
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• Plans submitted to demolish property and build five homes

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Plans have been lodged to knock down a property and build five homes.
  
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• New neighbourhood inspector takes reins in Pendle and Ribble Valley

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire Constabulary has welcomed a new neighbourhood inspector for Pendle and Ribble Valley.
  
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• Mental health patient charged with timewasting offence after motorway jump threat

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Within half an hour of being discharged from a mental health unit a man was reported on the wrong side of the fence of a motorway bridge.
  
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• Men to stand trial after denying conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Two men from Accrington and Blackburn have denied conspiring to steal a car from Bolton.
  
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• Lancashire town is 'a truly special place' to sea kayak and among England's best

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Morecambe Bay, Lancashire is one of the best places to sea kayak in England, according to Countryfile and Paddle UK.
  
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• Lancashire seaside town named among the best in the UK for food and drink

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Lytham St Annes, Lancashire has been named one of the UK's best seaside towns for food and drink.
  
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• Inquest into man shot dead in US hears expletive-laden audio moments before death

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  An inquest has been held into the death of a Blackburn man who was shot dead in the US.
  
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• First residents welcomed into £2.8m extension at care home

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Constantia Healthcare spent in excess of £2.8m on the 24-bedroom extension at the Queen’s Lodge Nursing Home in Haslingden Road.
  
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• European champion from East Lancs set to showcase talent at WorldSkills Olympics

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  A highly skilled Clitheroe professional, who is Europe's leading competitor in her field, is heading to Paris for the WorldSkills Olympics
  
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• East Lancs MP welcomes Labour's new border crackdown

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Hyndburn's new Labour MP Sarah Smith, has welcomed government plans to strengthen border security, enforce immigration rules and increase returns
  
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• Details revealed for this year's free World Fireworks Championship in Lancashire

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Poland, Finland, and the USA will battle it out this year at the World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers predicted team as John Eustace sweats on injury concern

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers may be forced into one enforced change against Oxford United
  
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• Bacup and Rossendale Grammar pupils commended after exceptional results day

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  The headteacher at one of Rossendale’s most prestigious schools has commended the “hard work and dedication” of its pupils after an exceptional results day.
  
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• Aerial photo gives great view of Ewood Park before new stands built

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  The transformation of Ewood Park had yet to happen when this aerial photo was taken in 1992
  
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• 9 death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph

  24-08-2024 06:00
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph has published 9 death notices in the last 7 days.
  
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