Blackburn with Darwen news

• 'Illegal' quad bike seized after complaints from residents

  04-09-2024 21:15
  
  Police said the bike was confiscated in the Daneshouse with Stoneyholme area.
  
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• Plans for 'beneficial' £45m office block approved

  04-09-2024 19:35 via bbc.com
  
  The scheme in Blackpool is "timely in terms of what we are trying to achieve", a councillor says.
  
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• Appeal for witnesses after two suffer stab wounds

  04-09-2024 19:15
  
  Officers said they are attempting to find the two victims who left the incident.
  
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• Queen guitarist Sir Brian May says he suffered a stroke

  04-09-2024 19:05
  
  The 77-year-old shared he can still play guitar despite being temporarily unable to use his left arm.
  
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• Freeview and Sky TV channel removed suddenly after only 5 months

  04-09-2024 19:04
  
  Freeview and Sky TV channel Great! Real has been shut down after only launching on March 20, 2024.
  
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• EastEnders fans are 'so glad' this 'notorious' character is returning this year

  04-09-2024 19:03
  
  Louisa Lytton will be returning as Ruby Allen in EastEnders later this year ahead of BBC soap's 40th anniversary.
  
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• Oasis announce 2 extra UK shows and new ticketing process for fans who missed out

  04-09-2024 19:00
  
  Oasis have announced two more Wembley Stadium shows as part of its UK and Ireland tour.
  
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• Antisemitic graffiti investigated as hate crime

  04-09-2024 18:47 via bbc.com
  
  The graffiti in Moor Park, Preston, comes ahead of this weekend's BBC Radio 2 In The Park event.
  
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• Paralympics pride as defeated duo bow out

  04-09-2024 17:22
  
  FLISS Pickard and Megan Shackleton have missed out on a Paralympics Games medal in their respective individual events after being knocked out at the quarter final stages - but both said they were proud of their efforts.
  
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• Gestede's verdict on Rovers' business after late flurry of signings

  04-09-2024 17:06
  
  Rudy Gestede on Rovers' summer transfer business and what the new arrivals will bring to Ewood Park
  
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• Police shut major route over 'concern for welfare'

  04-09-2024 16:55
  
  The A6 London Way, Walton-Le-Dale was near the roundabout with B6230 Hennel Lane by police.
  
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• Police reopen major route after 'concern for welfare'

  04-09-2024 16:55
  
  The A6 London Way, Walton-Le-Dale near the roundabout with B6230 Hennel Lane was closed by police earlier.
  
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• Update issued after woman injured falling 30-feet from Blackpool pier

  04-09-2024 16:42
  
  Structural surveys of the decking of all three of Blackpool’s piers have now been completed following an incident last month when a woman fell around 30 feet from Central Pier.
  
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• Man charged over burglaries where cash and alcohol were taken

  04-09-2024 16:28
  
  After extensive enquiries, police said a man was arrested on suspicion of theft last month.
  
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• Man charged over burglaries where cash and alcohol was taken

  04-09-2024 16:28
  
  After extensive enquiries, police said a man was arrested on suspicion of theft last month.
  
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• LOAN WATCH: Rovers youngsters on opposing sides in League One

  04-09-2024 16:16
  
  How Rovers' youngsters out on loan are getting on for their respective clubs in the Football League and non-league pyramid
  
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• Police issue update ahead of 'Radio 2 In the Park'

  04-09-2024 16:09
  
  Glorious Lancashire weather is set to greet visitors as the festival takes place at Moor Park from Friday through to Sunday.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a special vigil and a community walk - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  04-09-2024 16:08
  Blackburn with Darwen to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a special vigil and a community walk  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• Surveys completed after woman hurt in pier fall

  04-09-2024 15:11 via bbc.com
  
  A woman fell about 30ft through Blackpool's Central Pier prompting a health and safety investigation.
  
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• East Lancashire to bask in glorious sunshine this weekend

  04-09-2024 15:00
  
  After one of the coldest summers on record, the UK is set to bask in sunshine later this week – but will Lancashire be as lucky?
  
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• Shock pictures show aftermath of crash involving bus and car in Blackburn

  04-09-2024 14:00
  
  There were reports of a crash on Windsor Road, at the junction of Blackburn Road.
  
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• The Rovers players to keep an eye on during international break

  04-09-2024 13:32
  
  A look at the Rovers players who could be in action for their respective nations over the next week
  
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• Chorley based anti-social behaviour initiative hailed a success

  04-09-2024 13:00
  
  The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, Clive Grunshaw, recently visited the Op Prosper project in Chorley addressing concerns around anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Rammy are four-some as they return to winning ways

  04-09-2024 12:59
  
  A short trip to the pleasant tree-fringed Arbories ground above Padiham for Ramsbottom United on Tuesday, writes Charley Rattan.
  
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• Mother desperate to reunite her son with toy lion he can't sleep without

  04-09-2024 12:45
  
  A Blackburn boy has lost his beloved toy lion and his mother is desperately hoping the  community can help her find it.
  
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• Fire crews attended two domestic fires with one casualty suffering slight burns

  04-09-2024 12:24
  
  Firefighters tackle two domestic property fires with one casualty suffering burns to both hands.
  
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• Nazi graffiti scrawled across Radio 2 in the Park fencing 'a thump in chest'

  04-09-2024 12:23
  
  Police have launched a hate crime investigation after Nazi graffiti was seen on the hoardings around Moor Park ahead of Radio 2 in the Park.
  
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• Anti-Semitic graffiti scrawled across Radio 2 in the Park fencing 'a thump in chest'

  04-09-2024 12:23
  
  Lancashire Police has launched a hate crime investigation after Savannah Dable spotted a series of images on the hoardings erected around Moor Park ahead of this weekend’s BBC show.
  
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• Stanley slip to defeat in opening Trophy pool game

  04-09-2024 11:43
  
  Ash Hunter scored his first Accrington Stanley goal but the Reds were undone by two quickfire Stockport County goals in their opening Group A game in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, eventually losing 4-1.
  
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• IKEA offering shoppers a free breakfast this weekend – just do this one thing

  04-09-2024 10:58
  
  This is how you can enjoy a small cooked breakfast at IKEA this weekend if you are an IKEA Family member.
  
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• Coronation Street star admits she's 'anxious' as she prepares to return to work

  04-09-2024 10:23
  
  Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has admitted she is anxious as she goes back to work after Strictly win.
  
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• Blackburn plastic factory engulfed in flames in repeat occurence

  04-09-2024 10:23
  
  Fire crews tackled yet another blaze at Blackburn’s infamous former plastics site.
  
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• Investigation launched into Ticketmaster 'dynamic pricing' after Oasis backlash

  04-09-2024 09:42
  
  A spokesperson for The European Commission confirmed it is investigating Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, after backlash from the Oasis sale
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a special vigil and a community walk - theshuttle.org.uk

  04-09-2024 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a special vigil and a community walk  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• How much will your state pension increase by next year?

  04-09-2024 08:42
  
  According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April
  
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• Covid 'tipped everything upside down', remembers student

  04-09-2024 06:55 via bbc.com
  
  Students now starting further education courses were midway through Year 7 when the pandemic hit.
  
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• Railway station volunteers 'showcasing town'

  04-09-2024 06:53 via bbc.com
  
  About 20 women have adopted Accrington Station, which is used by more than 465,000 people a year.
  
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• Terms of far-right bomb hoaxer's long-term sentence revealed

  04-09-2024 06:12
  
  The extensive restrictions that will be placed on far-right extremist Marco Gill who called hoax bomb threats to migrant hotels have been published.
  
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• Decaying vacant pub to shop plan revival bid despite council veto

  04-09-2024 06:01
  
  An appeal has been lodged against the rejection of plans to turn a decaying empty pub building in Darwen into a shop and first-floor flat.
  
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• Woman starts school uniform exchange after son’s PE kit racks up £140 bill

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  Michaela Wilson started the Pendle In And Out Of School Project, based in Colne,  around two years ago.
  
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• Veteran teacher faces hearing over alleged 'sexual' actions towards pupil

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  A hearing into a teacher accused of unacceptable professional conduct while at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has begun.
  
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• Trial date set for man after he denies dangerous driving

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man has denied causing serious injury by dangerous driving in the town.
  
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• Sentence date set for man who admitted cocaine possession

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  An Accrington man had pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine.
  
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• Railway career hopefuls visit Northern's largest maintenance depot

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  Students from Accrington & Rossendale College visited one of Northern’s largest maintenance depots and helped to improve an East Lancs station.
  
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• Primary school active travel scheme sees numbers involved rise - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-09-2024 06:00
  Primary school active travel scheme sees numbers involved rise  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Primary school active travel scheme sees numbers involved rise

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  A scheme to get more children walking or wheeling to school has been hailed a success in Blackburn with Darwen as numbers double.
  
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• Preston's sole fine dining restaurant earns prestigious spot in Good Food Guide

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  Preston's Aven Restaurant has been included in the esteemed Good Food Guide, just a year after opening.
  
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• 'One suicide is one too many' - Services that can help across East Lancashire

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  Next week, 10th, September is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a subject I touch upon every few months in this column, with good reason. Lancashire has the 3rd highest suicide rate in the country.
  
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• Man arrested for attacking wife offered police £3,000 if they let him go

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  A woman fled from her house shouting that her husband had a knife and asking a neighbour to call the police.
  
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• Longridge dance studio improving children's performance with new rennovations

  04-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Longridge dance studio has undergone major renovations which hope to bring huge benefits to children’s performance.
  
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