Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blaze beat leaders Vipers in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

  26-08-2024 19:52 via bbc.com
  
  Top three sides Southern Vipers, Northern Diamonds and South East Stars all lose as Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy resumes.
  
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• Return of soapbox challenge sees thousands descend on town

  26-08-2024 18:50 via bbc.com
  
  The oldest participant in this year's event was a 104-year-old from Accrington's Royal British Legion.
  
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• World Gravy Wresting Championship provide East Lancs with thrilling bank holiday

  26-08-2024 18:00
  
  Rossendale’s annual gravy wresting brought its usual showing of East Lancashire fun as contestants battled it out through a two-minute face-off
  
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• Footage shows Lake District campsite underwater after flooding

  26-08-2024 17:01
  
  A VIDEO has revealed the true extent of flooding in Keswick over the weekend after the town's campsite was left underwater
  
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• Blackburn Rovers transfer state of play with goalkeeper shortlist identified

  26-08-2024 15:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers want to bolster their squad with four new signings in the final week of the transfer window
  
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• Blackburn Rovers star opens up on 'frustrating period' and transfer links

  26-08-2024 14:00
  
  Arnor Sigurdsson was the match-winner against Oxford United and opened up on a frustrating period in his career
  
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• Former England national team boss Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at the age of 76

  26-08-2024 13:36
  
  Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer
  
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• Arte et Labore: Oxford, Burnley and Blackburn Rovers' transfer plans

  26-08-2024 12:51
  
  Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the win over Oxford, two upcoming derbies and what to expect in the final week of the transfer window
  
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• Police identify woman found dead following appeal

  26-08-2024 12:44 via bbc.com
  
  Police say her death is not being treated as suspicious.
  
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• John Eustace makes honest squad admission after Blackburn Rovers improvement

  26-08-2024 12:00
  
  The Rovers head coach is getting a lot more his bench with five goals scored already in the Championship
  
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• Rangers boss makes prediction on future of Blackburn Rovers transfer target

  26-08-2024 10:12
  
  Rabbi Matondo is one of many targets for Blackburn Rovers in the final week of the transfer window
  
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• Shopping centre redevelopment moves step closer

  26-08-2024 10:03 via bbc.com
  
  Plans to redevelop Preston’s Fishergate Shopping Centre would see office blocks built on the car park.
  
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• Liam and Noel Gallagher tease an Oasis announcement could be made this week

  26-08-2024 08:04
  
  Liam and Noel Gallagher have heightened speculation that an Oasis reunion could finally be on the horizon as the brothers teased a band announcement could be made on Tuesday.
  
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• Oasis fans sent into frenzy after Noel and Liam Gallagher share time and date

  26-08-2024 07:51
  
  Noel and Liam Gallagher have seemingly confirmed an Oasis reunion after both artists shared a time and date with fans on Instagram.
  
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• Trial date set for man after not guilty plea to assault charge

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  A man will stand trial after denying an offence of assault in Accrington.
  
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• Thousands brave rain to turn out at town's annual canal festival

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  Thousands braved the rain on Sunday afternoon to turn out at the Burnley Canal Festival at Finsley Gate Wharf.
  
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• These were the most booked spas in Lancashire in 2023

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  Looking for a perfect spa escape in Lancashire? We’ve rounded up the five most booked spas in the area.
  
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• Temporary Banking Hub opens in town with no banks

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  A temporary banking hub has opened in Ramsbottom to help customers carry out regular cash transactions.
  
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• Study finds a fifth of homes in this borough do not have green space access

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  A study by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has shown that around one fifth of homes in Blackburn with Darwen do not have access to green space.
  
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• Oxford United boss questions referee decision for Blackburn Rovers goal

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  The view from the opposite dug out after Oxford were beaten by Blackburn Rovers
  
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• Northern rail operator announces significant senior appointment

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  A rail operator has added a senior appointment to their ranks.
  
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• New Independent MP wants to make Blackburn 'brilliant' again

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  Adnan Hussain was the shock general election victor in the Labour stronghold of Blackburn on July 4 after a bruising campaign with Gaza front and centre
  
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• Museum curators redesign gallery for 150th anniversary

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  CURATORS at Blackburn Museum are trying something new with one of their well-known exhibition spaces to celebrate their 150th anniversary.
  
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• Mosque fighting far-right hate with community event

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  A mosque in Nelson is hosting a community barbeque for residents of all backgrounds in a stand against civil unrest.
  
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• Man torched girlfriend's lease car by throwing lit bedsheet into it

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley torched his girlfriend’s lease car with a lit bedsheet following a row.
  
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• International Dog Day: How therapy dog Boris brightens up care home

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  Boris, a therapy dog, will be the star attraction at HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home as they celebrate International Dog Day on Monday, August 26.
  
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• I tried Hard Rock Cafe's new breakfast menu and was surprised

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  Hard Rock Cafe recently launched their new breakfast menu and after heading down to Manchester Printworks, I was left pleasantly surprised.
  
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• East Lancs leisure centre offers ladies only 'Feelgood Suite'

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  GREAT Harwood's Mercer Hall Leisure Centre now has a "Ladies Only Feelgood Suite".
  
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• Duxbury owl statue that was "so special" defaced by vandals

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  An Owl Statue, which mysteriously appeared in a Duxbury woodland has been defaced by vandals.
  
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• Couple share the secret to a happy marriage after 60 years together

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn couple who married 60 years ago have been congratulated by the King on their diamond anniversary.
  
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• All the finalists revealed ahead of new cultural awards

  26-08-2024 06:00
  
  Burnley’s first ever awards programme, which intends to recognise the borough's cultural organisations and individuals, has announced its finalists.
  
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