Blackburn with Darwen news

• Two wanted by police over violent disorder incident

  02-09-2024 19:18
  
  The incident happened on Market Street and Windy Bank, Colne, at around 10.45pm on Friday 26 July.
  
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• M&S knife attacker to be locked up indefinitely

  02-09-2024 18:52 via bbc.com
  
  Munawar Hussain, 60, attacked the store manager and a customer with a knife in 2020 in Burnley.
  
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• Two wanted over bike theft in city centre

  02-09-2024 18:04
  
  The incident happened at around 8pm on Tuesday 30 July, on the Flag Market.
  
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• Famous glass, music and games on offer at gallery's heritage day

  02-09-2024 18:00
  
  Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington is offering the chance to play traditional games and learn about its collection of Tiffany glass in Heritage Open Days
  
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• Man who stabbed M&S store manager given indefinite hospital order

  02-09-2024 17:54
  
  A man who stabbed two women at a supermarket in Burnley has been given an indefinite hospital order.
  
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• 'I knew' - Blackburn Rovers player opens up on transfer deadline day move

  02-09-2024 17:00
  
  The striker has rejoined Motherwell on loan for the campaign
  
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• Residents and businesses welcome police crackdown on untaxed cars

  02-09-2024 16:57
  
  Officers teamed up with local agencies to shift the ‘abandoned and illegal’ vehicles from Dickens Street and Highfield Road.
  
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• Woman saved from Three Peaks 'owes life' to rescuers

  02-09-2024 16:37 via bbc.com
  
  Natalie Hampson praises Cave Rescue Organisation volunteers for helping her group off Whernside.
  
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• MP announces he is part of new 'Independent Alliance' group

  02-09-2024 16:28
  
  The new MP for the town said he would be teaming up with four other members of parliament to form the 'Independent Alliance'.
  
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• Blackburn MP announces he is part of new 'Independent Alliance' group

  02-09-2024 16:28
  
  The new MP for Blackburn said he would be teaming up with Jeremy Corbyn and three other members of parliament to form the 'Independent Alliance'.
  
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• East Lancs railway station boasts its own care group of women

  02-09-2024 16:00
  
  A group of women have volunteered to take care of Accrington railway station to showcase the town they are proud to call home.
  
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• Township events costing £70k need organisers to boost high street

  02-09-2024 15:00
  
  Three major new events to boost and East Lancashire town's high street are in need of organisers, the council has said.
  
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• New Blackburn Rovers signing reacts to Burnley debut and fans' plaudits

  02-09-2024 14:40
  
  Owen Beck was thrown in at the deep end on Saturday but the Liverpool loanee rose to the challenge
  
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• Ramsbottom United rue missed chances as Longridge Town seal victory

  02-09-2024 14:39
  
  The Rams harvested 18 points in August to lead the table prior to the game at Longridge. The only blemish coming with the disappointing reverse at Colne, writes Charley Rattan.
  
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• 'Dead and buried' - John Eustace highlights Blackburn Rovers' mentality shift

  02-09-2024 13:34
  
  John Eustace was full of praise for the character Blackburn Rovers showed at Turf Moor
  
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• Fire services called to suspected arson at abandoned building

  02-09-2024 13:20
  
  Fire services attended a derelict building fire in Willow Street Burnley this morning in what was suspected to be an arson.
  
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• Sean Wilson speaks out for the first time after shock Coronation Street axe

  02-09-2024 12:32
  
  Star of Coronation Street Sean Wilson has broken his silence after being axed from the ITV show before his return.
  
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• I made M&S’ viral Kinder Bueno drink without coffee – the world’s best milkshake

  02-09-2024 12:27
  
  I tried the viral M&S Kinder Bueno milkshake and it's the world's best (this one doesn't include the supermarket's iced coffee latte).
  
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• Rail services delayed and cancelled due to fallen tree

  02-09-2024 12:26
  
  Train services between Blackburn and Preston are being disrupted due to the line being blocked by a fallen tree this morning.
  
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• Sir Ian McKellen gives update on his acting future after stage fall

  02-09-2024 12:18
  
  Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen will "take the rest of the year off" following a fall from a stage which injured him.
  
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• Arte et Labore: Derby day and Blackburn Rovers' transfer window

  02-09-2024 12:09
  
  Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss Burnley and Blackburn Rovers' end to the transfer window on the latest episode of Arte et Labore
  
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• Ten drivers face court after M6 beer lorry crash

  02-09-2024 12:07 via bbc.com
  
  Drivers who used the hard shoulder to get off the motorway will be summonsed to court, police say.
  
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• Sleep expert reveals the five best ways to get your kids’ sleep back on track

  02-09-2024 12:06
  
  Children that have been out of routine sleep for six weeks may find it difficult to get back into routine after the summer holidays.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers dressing room verdict on Burnley resilience and unbeaten start

  02-09-2024 10:37
  
  Andi Weimann spoke to The Lancashire Telegraph after a memorable debut in the East Lancs derby
  
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• Met Office weather warning issued amidst thunderstorms forecast

  02-09-2024 10:00
  
  Warnings for thunderstorms and heavy showers have been issued today, September 2 by forecasters across East Lancashire.
  
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• Met Office weather warning issued amidst thunderstorms

  02-09-2024 10:00
  
  Warnings for thunderstorms and heavy showers have been issued today, September 2 by forecasters across East Lancashire.
  
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• Four held over disorder at East Lancashire derby

  02-09-2024 09:24 via bbc.com
  
  Police say they are trying to identify more offenders after disorder at the game at Turf Moor.
  
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• Ticket surge pricing to be reviewed by government following Oasis backlash

  02-09-2024 08:26
  
  Labour Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the government is 'committed to putting fans back at the heart of music'.
  
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• Name mix-up leaves family in financial 'nightmare'

  02-09-2024 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool man Marc Thomas says one letter in his name was changed in error, causing credit chaos.
  
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• More bus services after £42m funding boost

  02-09-2024 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  Increased services will create "better links right across Lancashire", the county council says.
  
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• Hospice worker given prestigious Queen's Nurse title

  02-09-2024 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  A nurse who specialises in care for sick children is among those granted the title of Queen’s Nurse.
  
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• Wetherspoons slash prices on breakfast meals

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  Wetherspoons release a tasty new deal where patrons can get a full English Breakfast will cost only £2.99 from September 4.
  
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• Watch retailer loses out in £5m VAT battle

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  A JEWELLERS in East Lancashire has lost out in a multi-million pound VAT battle with the taxman.
  
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• Tigers take home £1,300 prize at annual cricket festival

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  Tigers take home £1,300 prize at annual cricket festival
  
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• This council will stage local referendum if new devolution deal threatens its future

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Lancashire district council will stage a local referendum if a new devolution deal threatens its future.
  
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• Salvation army supports Clitheroe's most vulnerable with food packages

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  Clitheroe’s Salvation Army supported more than 100 low income families over the summer holidays.
  
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• Plans revealed for new £95,000 children's play area

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  The design for the £95,000 project at Salthill play area was agreed in consultation with residents.
  
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• New dome placed on top of £5m landmark Issa Foundation mosque

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  The new mosque off Preston New Road is being funded by the Issa Foundation.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with alleged burglary had a knife

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
   A MAN arrested in connection with an alleged burglary was found to be in possession of a knife.
  
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• Live radio broadcast on canal barge a hit with visitors

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  The full day of events around the historic Eanam Wharf area and the Calypso Restaurant attracted families and curious onlookers.
  
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• 'It has been emotional': TV legends reunite ahead of Blackburn tour date

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  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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• How this drug overdose kit could help save a life

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  Spark provides drug and alcohol support for people of all ages dealing with addiction across the borough.
  
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• Homeless pods provision to be extended until March

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  EMERGENCY accommodation for some of Blackburn's most vulnerable homeless people is set to be retained for another winter.
  
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• Driver crashed his car into metal fence after 'snorting 2 lines of cocaine'

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  A DRIVER who crashed his van into a metal fence and then a lamp post was described by a witness as having a seizure.
  
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• Driver crashed his car into mental fence after 'snorting 2 lines of cocaine'

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  A DRIVER who crashed his van into a metal fence and then a lamp post was described by a witness as having a seizure.
  
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• Date finally set for funeral of boy, 2, a year after death - with community invited

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  A date has finally been set for the funeral of a murdered Blackpool toddler who has yet to be buried – more than a year after his death.
  
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• Church to open doors to public as part of heritage campaign

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  St Mary and All Saints Parish Church will be hosting 30-minute recitals every hour on the hour from 11am on Saturday 14 September.
  
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• Cat reunited with owners after going missing NINE years ago

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  A woman from Samlesbury was overjoyed to be reunited with her cat who had been missing for almost a decade.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers injury latest as John Eustace's delivers Owen Beck verdict

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  The Liverpool loanee came in for his Championship debut and impressed for Blackburn Rovers
  
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• Award-winning children's writer bringing show inspired by childhood to East Lancs

  02-09-2024 06:00
  
  Waterfoot venue to host award-winning children’s writer and offer free craft activities for children on September 29.
  
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