Blackburn with Darwen news

• Man wanted over presenting false details to officers

  05-09-2024 19:16
  
  The man who has not been named is believed to be in his mid-30s and from Merseyside.
  
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• Salford captain Tilt given extra two-match ban

  05-09-2024 19:05 via bbc.com
  
  Salford's Curtis Tilt has been banned for a further two matches and fined by the FA after admitting a charge of acting in an improper manner.
  
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• Blackpool forward Fletcher given three-game ban

  05-09-2024 18:11 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool forward Ashley Fletcher is given a three-game ban for misconduct following their 2-2 League One draw against Wycombe Wanderers.
  
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• Walk and vigil to aid suicide prevention in East Lancs towns

  05-09-2024 18:00
  
  A walk and vigil to mark Suicide Prevention Day will take place on Tuesday in Blackburn with Darwen between the two towns.
  
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• Bolton's Adeboyejo injured after 'hefty sneeze'

  05-09-2024 17:49 via bbc.com
  
  Bolton Wanderers striker Victor Adeboyejo missed their EFL Trophy win at Barrow having injured himself during a "hefty sneeze".
  
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• Lodge owners in dispute to keep electricity supply

  05-09-2024 17:30 via bbc.com
  
  Residents of Wyre Country Park say owner David Welch has not provided them with an accurate bill breakdown.
  
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• ‘Weight’ is over as Olivia’s medal joy is a family affair

  05-09-2024 17:07
  
  Olivia Broome fought back the tears as she claimed bronze in Para powerlifting at Paris 2024.
  
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• ‘Evasive’ disqualified driver has Mercedes seized

  05-09-2024 16:39
  
  The driver was also reported for a number of driving offences, police said.
  
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• ‘Evasive’ disqualified driver has Mercedes-Benz seized

  05-09-2024 16:39
  
  The driver was also reported for a number of driving offences, police said.
  
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• County council potholes repair programme 'back on track'

  05-09-2024 16:00
  
  New figures show 90% of potholes across the Lancashire County Council road network are being fixed within strict time limits.
  
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• Aldi supermarket and jobs set to come to town centre gateway site

  05-09-2024 16:00
  
  Burnley looks set to get a new Aldi supermarket on a gateway site to its historic centre, with plenty of new jobs being created.
  
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• Why Cambridge loan can help get the best out of Connor O'Riordan

  05-09-2024 15:56
  
  Rovers defender Connor O’Riordan on his Cambridge loan switch and why he's enjoying working under Garry Monk
  
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• Boy, 13, held over gang's 'threatening behaviour'

  05-09-2024 15:42 via bbc.com
  
  The teenager is held on suspicion of affray and a public order offence after disorder in Bacup.
  
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• Women's teams to enter 2025 Blast and One-Day Cup

  05-09-2024 15:36 via bbc.com
  
  Eight new women's professional teams will enter the T20 Blast and One-Day Cup in 2025, a move which will see them "fully aligned" with the men's game.
  
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• Rudy Gestede's exciting Balazs Toth verdict and Blackburn Rovers' GK battle

  05-09-2024 15:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers have bolstered their goalkeeping department this summer
  
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• Jennings calls for Lancs response in 'crunch time'

  05-09-2024 14:50 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings wants a response from his players to avoid relegation in the County Championship.
  
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• Bid to excavate quarries 'for decades to come'

  05-09-2024 14:28 via bbc.com
  
  Separate bids have been launched to extend the lifetimes of neighbouring Back Lane and Leapers Wood quarries.
  
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• 13-year-old arrested amidst anti-social behaviour crackdown

  05-09-2024 13:58
  
  A 13-year-old has been arrested following violent disorder in Rossendale amidst ongoing anti-social behaviour in Bacup.
  
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• Police officer 'should be appalled' after being jailed over child sexual images

  05-09-2024 13:56
  
  A serving police officer from Bacup who was jailed for possessing more than 500 indecent sexual images of children “should be appalled” by his crimes.
  
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• County council steps in to save local East Lancs bus services

  05-09-2024 13:00
  
  Five bus services around the Accrington area will be saved and improved following a decision by Lancashire County Council.
  
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• Police appeal for man involved in weapon offence to come forward

  05-09-2024 12:20
  
  Police have launched an appeal to find a Blackburn man who has information regarding an incident of wounding with intent.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' verdict on Sam Szmodics transfer fee and reinvesting

  05-09-2024 11:54
  
  Blackburn Rovers have agreed deals for upwards of £30m from player sales
  
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• How Greene King customers can get £2 pints for 2 weeks this month

  05-09-2024 11:34
  
  Greene King customers can buy £2 pints at participating pubs across the UK - here's how.
  
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• Serious house fire reported in Blackburn

  05-09-2024 10:32
  
  Fire crews called to deal with serious house fire in Swallow Drive, Blackburn.
  
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• Oasis say they had 'no awareness' dynamic ticket pricing was going to be used

  05-09-2024 07:55
  
  Oasis has added two more reunion tour dates at Wembley Stadium in London next year.
  
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• Plans revealed for town's new conservation area

  05-09-2024 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  Landmarks, houses, shops fronts, building design and materials in Colne are among considerations.
  
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• Workers hoping weather conditions allow for bridge work

  05-09-2024 07:22 via bbc.com
  
  The weather and rules to protect salmon found in the River Ribble will bring bridge work to a halt.
  
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• Why Rovers loan switch was a 'no-brainer' for Owen Beck

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  Owen Beck on his decision to join Rovers and hunger to prove himself in the Championship
  
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• Trial date set for man who denied charge of dangerous driving

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Bacup man will stand trial next year after denying a charge of dangerous driving.
  
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• Trial date set as man denies two counts of arson

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A man from Lower Darwen has pleaded not guilty to two counts of arson, allegedly taking place in Blackburn.
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital mental health unit closed for this reason

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A mental health assessment centre, which was opened during the pandemic to help quickly assess people when they turn up to A&E, has closed after not being utilised efficiently.
  
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• Pub chain bringing back £2 pints for end of the summer at these Lancashire boozers

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  Pub lovers across Lancashire will soon be able to enjoy pints for just £2.
  
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• Paralympic rower hailed 'sporting hero' after securing gold medal

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Paralympic rower from Foulridge has been hailed a “sporting hero” by a councillor after he secured a gold medal.
  
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• Man breached restraining order THREE times within 24 hours of court appearance

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A man breached a restraining order three times within 24 hours of a court appearance for the same offence.
  
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• ‘Cat found my breast cancer – now I'm living with nerve damage and headaches’

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  Saima Afzal was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. She said she would not have found the lump without the help of her cat.
  
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• Lift reopens at Bolton railway station – but more disruption ahead

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A lift at Bolton railway station has finally reopened following months of works – but there is more disruption ahead
  
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• Helen Flanagan breaks down while addressing ‘throuple’ rumours with David Haye

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn actress Helen Flanagan broke down in tears while addressing rumours that she was in a ‘throuple’ with former boxer David Haye
  
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• 'Depraved' police officer downloaded more than 500 sexual images of children

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A “depraved” serving police officer from Bacup who downloaded more than 500 indecent images of children has been jailed.
  
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• Blackburn man swims 1,000 lengths raising cash for mental health charity

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man, who has faced mental health issues for years, is making a difference through an ambitious swimming challenge.
  
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• Beauty salon moves to new location - with 'secret service' in the pipeline

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  Ruby Mood has a new home on Keighley Road in Colne
  
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• Bakery where staff are "absolutely crackers" nominated for Lancashire Best Bakery

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn bakery where the staff are “absolutely crackers” has been nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Bakery 2024.
  
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• Application for farm building to become two-bed house resubmitted year on

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  A previously withdrawn planning application to convert a former farm building into a two-bed house in Bolton-by-Bowland has been resubmitted almost exactly a year on.
  
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• 12 reasons why this part of an East Lancs town could become a conservation area

  05-09-2024 06:00
  
  Part of Colne could be classed as a conservation area in the planning system, under recommendations being looked at by councillors.
  
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• Visa customers to expect new ‘easy-to-use’ change to how they pay bills

  05-09-2024 01:01
  
  Visa A2A (account-to-account) will help customers pay bills via bank transfer with more protection from fraudsters.
  
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