Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancs and Somerset trade 21 wickets on day one

  17-09-2024 20:09 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire end the day on 16-1 in their second innings, a lead of 10 runs as an astonishing 21 wickets fall on day one against Somerset.
  
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• Royal Exchange issues statement over cancelling entire run of Midsummer Night's Dream

  17-09-2024 18:59
  
  A radical new interpretation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been cancelled
  
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• Four murder arrests after man assaulted at home

  17-09-2024 18:48 via bbc.com
  
  Officers believe the victim, named by police as Rob Kerr, was assaulted at his home in Blackpool.
  
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• Homeowners with gardens urged to create hedgehog havens for the colder months

  17-09-2024 18:28
  
  Brits are being urged to create hedgehog havens to offer the creatures somewhere to feel welcome and hibernate this autumn and winter.
  
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• EastEnders fans convinced of huge twist in the 40th anniversary episode

  17-09-2024 18:23
  
  EastEnders fans have been left convinced that there will be a huge twist in the upcoming 40th anniversary live episode.
  
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• Instagram makes huge change as it launches new default parental control

  17-09-2024 18:22
  
  Instagram has announced that it will be launching a new parental control for Teen Accounts in a new update.
  
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• Primark to make major change to 54 UK stores - see those affected

  17-09-2024 18:20
  
  Primark has revealed it will expand its Click & Collect service to a further 54 stores in the UK before the end of 2024 - see the full list of locations.
  
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• Premier League players 'close' to going on strike with 'no other option' - see why

  17-09-2024 17:45
  
  Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said English Premier League players are "close" to going on strike - here's why.
  
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• Pictures and videos as emergency services descend after van goes up in flames

  17-09-2024 16:58
  
  Pictures and videos as emergency services descend after van goes up in flames
  
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• Blackburn Rovers tactics: Eustace tweaks, Baker's role and injuries covered

  17-09-2024 16:34
  
  A tactical deep dive into Blackburn Rovers' changes against Bristol City after injuries to key personnel
  
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• Pictures as water seen gushing down street due to leak

  17-09-2024 16:30
  
  The leak, on Greenway Street, was reported at around 7am this morning (September 17). Pictures, shared by Helen Giles, show water streaming down the street.
  
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• Meet the two Lancs bakers hoping to impress Great British Bake Off judges

  17-09-2024 16:00
  
  Sumayah Kazi and Gill are representing the county when the Channel 4 baking competition returns to our screens on Tuesday, September 24.
  
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• Arte et Labore: Ohashi brilliance, Blackburn Rovers tactics and another win

  17-09-2024 13:43
  
  Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred breakdown Blackburn Rovers' 3-0 win over Bristol City on the latest episode of Arte et Labore
  
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• Appeal for ‘smirking man with glasses’ who is wanted by police

  17-09-2024 13:42
  
  Kevin Doherty, 28, is wanted on recall to prison. He is 6ft 2in tall, of medium build, wears glasses and has short, dark brown hair.
  
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• Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list

  17-09-2024 13:32
  
  See all the food and drink that will be discounted at around 700 Wetherspoon pubs from September 18.
  
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• Heart Radio presenter Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis

  17-09-2024 13:31
  
  Heart Breakfast presenter Jamie Theakston announced the news on Instagram, revealing that he has Stage 1 Laryngeal Cancer.
  
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• This week is your only chance to see a bigger and brighter Full Moon

  17-09-2024 13:30
  
  The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.
  
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• Iconic children's programme to return after two decades

  17-09-2024 13:28
  
  THIS is when Balamory will return to CBeebies for two new series after two decades as BBC confirms its return...
  
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• Thief banned from all UK schools and universities

  17-09-2024 13:23 via bbc.com
  
  John Tinney, 62, targeted educational establishments to fund his alcoholism, a court hears.
  
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• Waste expert shares how you can keep rats away from your bins

  17-09-2024 13:01
  
  Bins can be an attractive environment for rats so a waste expert has shared some tips to help you avoid a rat infestation near your rubbish.
  
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• ‘Gridlocked’ traffic and person injured after crash near McDonald’s

  17-09-2024 12:26
  
  Police were called to reports of a crash, involving two vehicles, on Holm Road in Barrow.
  
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• Administrators 'on standby' at TGI Fridays UK, reports suggest

  17-09-2024 12:26
  
  TGI Fridays owner Hostmore revealed that UK sales have fallen by more than a 10th this year, compared with last year
  
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• 'Avoid at all costs': Brits warned to stay away from 6 of the UK's deadliest birds

  17-09-2024 12:01
  
  From a Seagull to a Peregrine Falcon, these are six of the deadliest birds that either live or migrate across the UK and Brits are being warned to stay away.
  
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• 'Owed them one' - Extra Blackburn Rovers motivation and John Eustace's messages

  17-09-2024 12:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers had extra motivation when they beat Bristol City
  
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• No sign Eden Project Morecambe funding will be cut

  17-09-2024 11:51 via bbc.com
  
  Bosses behind the "global garden" concept at Morecambe Bay remain confident it will go ahead.
  
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• 58 cannabis plants found as police descend on this East Lancs street

  17-09-2024 11:42
  
  Police descended on Jacob Street, Accrington, in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Women vow never to return after "anti-English abuse" on Wales walking holiday

  17-09-2024 11:00
  
  A group of English women have said they won’t be returning back to North Wales - due to the alleged "anti-English attitude" of locals.  
  
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• 'Hardest moment' - Lewis O'Brien opens up on failed Blackburn Rovers move

  17-09-2024 10:49
  
  The midfielder's deal to join Blackburn Rovers from Nottingham Forest fell through on deadline day in January 2023
  
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• ‘Mini heatwave’ set to hit UK this week – what’s the outlook in Blackburn?

  17-09-2024 10:30
  
  East Lancs weather forecast as ‘mini heatwave’ set to hit this week
  
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• UMPIRES COLUMN: It is true that catches can win matches

  17-09-2024 08:58
  
  Catches win matches so the saying goes - and recently I have witnessed two occasions where the fielder has stuck out his hand and to his amazement the ball has stuck and there was great jubilation all round at this slip catch.
  
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• Blackrod in the box seat for the title on final day

  17-09-2024 08:26
  
  Blackrod will win this season’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League Premiership title with a final-day win at home to relegated Ribblesdale Wanderers on Saturday.
  
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• Police on hunt for driver after young child involved in hit and run near park

  17-09-2024 08:24
  
  The incident happened on September 6, between 5.30 and 6.30pm.
  
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• Police on hunt for driver after young child involved in crash near park

  17-09-2024 08:24
  
  The incident happened on September 6, between 5.30 and 6.30pm.
  
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• Police on hunt for driver after boy, 6, involved in hit and run near park

  17-09-2024 08:24
  
  The incident happened on September 6, between 5.30 and 6.30pm.
  
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• Police on hunt for driver after boy, 6, hit by car

  17-09-2024 08:24
  
  The incident happened on September 6, between 5.30 and 6.30pm.
  
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• Horse charity marks 50 years with museum

  17-09-2024 07:20 via bbc.com
  
  HAPPA opens a museum at its rescue centre on Shores Hey Farm showcasing its work for equine welfare.
  
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• Bereaved parents' call to address racial imbalance

  17-09-2024 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  Vaishali Bamania says the government "needs to put in some resources" to support families after baby loss.
  
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• Injured loggerhead turtle released back into wild

  17-09-2024 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  The creature has been released in the Azores after a successful rehabilitation programme.
  
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• You needed to remember your food for Wakes Weeks trip to the seaside

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  Expectant Burnley holidaymakers forming an orderly queue at the town’s Cattle Market in 1930 for the coaches which would take them off on their annual Wakes Week holiday
  
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• You needed to remember for Wakes Weeks trip to the seaside

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  Expectant Burnley holidaymakers forming an orderly queue at the town’s Cattle Market in 1930 for the coaches which would take them off on their annual Wakes Week holiday
  
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• Why rail operator bans use of dating apps on its Wi-Fi

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  A train operator has revealed why its onboard wi-fi blocks Tinder and other dating apps.
  
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• "We are on a journey and there is still work to do" - Burnley nursery's 'good' Ofsted

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  A nursery in Burnley has bounced back to received a good Ofsted rating after previously being told to improve.
  
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• WATCH: Neighbours concerned as street plagued by flies weeks after body found

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  A street in Church has been left plagued by flies after a body was discovered there four weeks ago.
  
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• War memorial to be rededicated with names of 19 'forgotten' soldiers added

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Hyndburn war memorial will be rededicated after researchers uncovered 19 more World War One soldiers from the area who had died.
  
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• The reason behind closure of pharmacies in Blackburn with Darwen

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  A severe lack of funding is behind the closures of several pharmacies in the region, one Blackburn pharmacist has said.
  
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• Special 60th birthday for man as he joins his favourite radio station

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  A care home resident from Chorley celebrated his 60th birthday in style as he visited Radio Leyland.
  
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• Residents outrage at 'monstrosity' 6G mast installation near homes

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  Great Harwood residents have said they are outraged about IX Wireless installing a 6G mast 'without consultation'.
  
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• Pictures as Little Britain characters Lou and Andy descend on town for event

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  'Lou and Andy' descended on Darwen as the annual Darwen Valley Pram Race returned.
  
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• 'Patient' - John Eustace reveals Blackburn Rovers secret to unbeaten start

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  The Blackburn Rovers head coach has overseen an unbeaten start to the Championship season
  
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• Party in the park a "fantastic event" despite torrential rain

  17-09-2024 06:00
  
  Families braved a wet afternoon to celebrate this year’s Party in the Park in Haslingden.
  
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