Blackburn with Darwen news

• Aldi apologises as bakery product discontinued in 'sad news' for shoppers

  01-09-2024 20:06
  
  Aldi has apologised after confirming its Village Bakery Seeded Medium Sliced Loaf has been discontinued.
  
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• Gavin and Stacey's Rob Brydon teases fans with snap ahead of filming for last episode

  01-09-2024 20:02
  
  Rob Brydon has posted a photo on Instagram alongside Ruth Jones as filming for the final episode of Gavin and Stacey get underway this week.
  
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• Further weather warning issued as thunderstorms batter UK

  01-09-2024 18:32
  
  Another yellow weather warning has been issued as thunderstorms are felt across the country.
  
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• Man critically injured in house explosion

  01-09-2024 18:26 via bbc.com
  
  The man was taken to hospital along with two others after the blast in Longridge, police say.
  
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• Accrington Stanley praised as they deal with ‘racist abuse’ incident

  01-09-2024 18:02
  
  Accrington Stanley’s 1-1 draw with Colchester United was overshadowed by an allegation of racist abuse aimed at U’s forward Samson Tovide.
  
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• Stanley praised as they deal with ‘racist abuse’ incident

  01-09-2024 17:04
  
  Accrington Stanley’s 1-1 draw with Colchester United was overshadowed by an allegation of racist abuse aimed at U’s forward Samson Tovide.
  
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• Gregg’s golden moment at Paralympic Games is 'epic'

  01-09-2024 16:56
  
  Colne rower Gregg Stevenson relished coming out on top in a classic Paralympic final, writes Tom Harle.
  
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• Tailback safety warning after M6 Frisbee game

  01-09-2024 16:18 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire Police hits out at those who abandoned vehicles while the motorway was temporarily shut.
  
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• The Cure's Roger O'Donnell reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis

  01-09-2024 16:13
  
  The Cure keyboardist Roger O’Donnell, who hails from London, has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of blood cancer.
  
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• Motorists slammed for 'playing frisbee and football' on motorway

  01-09-2024 15:56
  
  It follows an incident on Saturday when police had to stop traffic on the M6 in both directions near to Junction 33 due a report of a distressed man on a bridge.
  
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• Police appeal after van 'forces BMW off road' in major crash

  01-09-2024 15:30
  
  Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a van after a crash on a major Bolton road.
  
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• Wetherspoons to cut prices of all food and drinks this month - see when

  01-09-2024 14:54
  
  JD Wetherspoon is set to cut the prices of all food and drinks by 7.5% in September as part of 'Tax Equity Day' - see exactly when.
  
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• Everything to know about Strictly 2024 as new series celebrates 20th anniversary

  01-09-2024 14:45
  
  Strictly Come Dancing will be back on our screens this month and this is everything you need to know about the 2024 series.
  
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• Cat Deeley reveals 'classy' act from Holly Willoughby after taking This Morning job

  01-09-2024 14:44
  
  Cat Deeley has revealed the "really classy" act performed by Holly Willoughby after she replaced her on ITV's This Morning.
  
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• Gas explosion: Man suffers serious burns and taken to hospital in critical condition

  01-09-2024 14:08
  
  The incident happened this morning on Wheatley Drive and fire teams are advising people to avoid the area.
  
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• GB claim three gold medals in Para-rowing

  01-09-2024 13:30 via bbc.com
  
  Great Britain's Lauren Rowles and Gregg Stevenson claim thrilling mixed sculls Paralympic gold.
  
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• Railcard discounts to be cut by train operators from this month

  01-09-2024 12:22
  
  Train operators will lower the discount currently available to passengers with a Railcard from September 15.
  
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• DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

  01-09-2024 12:18
  
  The Government is launching a campaign to help pensioners eligible for benefits to claim after the DWP revealed 880,000 are missing out on £3,900 a year.
  
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• Aldi issues product recall and 'do not eat' warning due to possible health risk

  01-09-2024 12:14
  
  Aldi has issued a product recall on Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup due to a possible health risk.
  
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• Motorcyclist in his 60s suffers serious injuries after crash

  01-09-2024 11:48
  
  Emergency teams were called to Blackburn Old Road in Houghton at 4.35pm on Friday following the crash.
  
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• 'It has been emotional': TV legends reunite ahead of Tommy's UK tour

  01-09-2024 11:13
  
  Tommy's new tour ‘Rock On Tommy’ which is set to tour the UK and stops off at the Empire Theatre in Blackburn on Wednesday 30 October.
  
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• 200 illegal e-cigs seized from shop after test purchase

  01-09-2024 10:04
  
  Neighbourhood policing teams and Lancashire Police Cadets conducted test purchases at eight stores.
  
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• Police concerned for welfare of missing 27-year-old

  01-09-2024 09:15
  
  Will Mcleod was last seen in the Ribbleton area at around 1.30pm on Saturday.
  
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• Resort's NHS trust gets 100 new trainee doctors

  01-09-2024 08:30 via bbc.com
  
  The trainee doctors will rotate into a new department every four months as part of their training.
  
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• Why this historic Lancashire town is among the UK's best market towns

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  A town that was once considered to be located in Lancashire has been named among the best market towns according to property experts in a list by the Daily Mail.
  
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• The East Lancashire bar where you can enjoy karaoke - with your very own live band

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Bandioke in Darwen bar allows people to become the front man of a band.
  
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• Teacher who had rare form of cancer to take on Great North Run to raise awareness

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Ramsbottom teacher who was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer is taking part in the Great North Run to raise awareness of the disease
  
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• 'Robots' working to maintain major East Lancashire roads

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council has employed an army of horticultural robots to help wildflowers thrive a year after they were planted.
  
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• Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  After a 25-year military career, including four tours in Afghanistan, former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is still caring for the Armed Forces community.
  
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• ‘Miserable’ traffic delays on major town route look set to end

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  There have been long delays for drivers in both directions on Montague Street for the past month.
  
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• Man lashed out when he wasn’t offered a hospital bed - and ended up in a police cell

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  A MAN who became frustrated when he wasn’t offered a hospital bed ended up in a police cell.
  
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• Library staff face 'barrage of anti-social behaviour'

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Rishton Library has been hit with a barrage of anti-social behaviour which culminated in the building being vandalised.
  
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• Lancashire area with cheapest Wetherspoons pints

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Preston has been announced as the UK city with the most affordable Wetherspoons pints, with an average price of only £3.07.
  
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• Hidden history of Lancashire seaside town revealed - did you know this?

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  The Guardian has revealed the hidden history of Fleetwood, Lancashire.
  
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• Fundraiser launched for funeral of two-year-old who was murdered by dad

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  A fundraiser has been launched for the funeral of a two-year-old boy who was brutally murdered by his dad in Blackpool.
  
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• Four-year-old who waves at bin collectors thanked in heart-warming video

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has been informing residents about the valuable work their bin collection teams do on a daily basis.
  
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• Father of 3 young children thought he a head cold - it turned out to be blood cancer

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Wilpshire resident thought he just had a head cold with “mundane symptoms”, but he later found out he had a life-threatening blood cancer.
  
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• Costa Coffee fuels Lancashire village with a stylish new drive-thru

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Costa Coffee has churned up a treat for Tarleton with a new drive-thru outlet.
  
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• Commercial vehicle fitters launch new recruitment drive

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Burnley company CoolKit, which specialises in temperature-controlled light commercial vehicles, has launched a new recruitment drive for 20 more staff.
  
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• College’s longest-serving lecturer retires after 39 ‘amazing’ years

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Bevan Guy is one of the few skilled craftsmen of his kind in the country and retired from his post as upholstery and furniture craft lecturer at Burnley College.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers showed John Eustace's true impact despite officials' influence

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  The Blackburn Rovers takeaways after a well-earned point at Burnley
  
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• Banning smoking outside is puzzling to most people

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  The whole point of stopping people smoking indoors in public spaces was to stop others from inhaling second hand smoke.
  
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• 2 Lancashire places revealed among best UK locations to retire

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  Preston and Blackpool, Lancashire are among UK's best places to retire, according to research from Compare the Market.
  
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• 18-year-old breached restraining order by meeting up with girl, 16 - then punched her

  01-09-2024 06:00
  
  A TEENAGER breached a restraining order by meeting up with a 16 year old girl.
  
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