Blackburn with Darwen news

• All to know on All Creatures Great and Small series 5 including full cast list

  18-09-2024 22:38
  
  All Creatures Great and Small is returning for a fifth series on Channel 5 but when is it on and who is in the cast?
  
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• Police seize approximately 600 cannabis plants in Ribble Valley raid

  18-09-2024 18:18
  
  Police have seized approximately 600 cannabis plants from an address in the Ribble Valley in their second raid of the week.
  
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• Burglary suspects sought after fleeing house in Mercedes

  18-09-2024 17:52
  
  Police were called to Short Clough Close, Rawtenstall this afternoon.
  
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• Running half marathon every day 'makes me happy'

  18-09-2024 17:43 via bbc.com
  
  Charity fundraiser Eddie Towler has clocked up 13.1 miles every day for the last 10 months.
  
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• Gypsy and Irish Travellers in Blackburn with Darwen nearly twice as likely to have poor health - MSN

  18-09-2024 17:24
  Gypsy and Irish Travellers in Blackburn with Darwen nearly twice as likely to have poor health  MSN
  
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• Arfield remembers derby winner and 'amazing times' at Turf Moor

  18-09-2024 16:26
  
  Former Burnley favourite Scott Arfield on his 'amazing times' at Turf Moor and why he isn't surprised that some of his old team-mates have gone into coaching
  
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• Road will be closed ‘for short amount of time’ after crash

  18-09-2024 16:04
  
  Road will be closed ‘for short amount of time’ after crash
  
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• Aldi checkout racer set to take on nemesis cashier

  18-09-2024 15:47 via bbc.com
  
  Leroy Lupton's videos of his races against local Aldi cashiers have been viewed millions of times.
  
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• Latest managerial appointment confirmed in the Championship

  18-09-2024 15:46
  
  The latest managerial appointment in the Championship has been confirmed
  
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• Moped rider seriously injured after crash near Royal Blackburn Hospital

  18-09-2024 15:13
  
  Earlier today (September 18) police were called to Haslingden Road, near Blackburn hospital, after reports of a crash.
  
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• Moped rider seriously injured after crash near Blackburn Hospital

  18-09-2024 15:13
  
  Earlier today (September 18) police were called to Haslingden Road, near Blackburn hospital, after reports of a crash.
  
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• Honours even as Rams and Bury battle out a thriller

  18-09-2024 14:41
  
  Anyone wishing to find the soul of football would have been in their element at the Riverside stadium in Ramsbottom on Tuesday with a packed ground with over 1700 present under the floodlights.
  
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• Pictures as lunar phenomenon seen in skies across East Lancashire

  18-09-2024 14:15
  
  East Lancashire stargazers have been sharing their pictures of a lunar phenomenon that took place in the early hours of the morning (September 18).
  
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• Wharton enjoying being a 'fan again' as he recovers from injury

  18-09-2024 13:18
  
  Rovers defender Scott Wharton on the next stage of his recovery from injury and why he's enjoying being a fan again
  
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• Police find class A drugs and £2,000 after Range Rover driver fails drug test

  18-09-2024 12:35
  
  A search of the vehicle found seven large vacuum bags of cannabis, a small amount of class A drugs and around £2,000.
  
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• These 4 foods and drinks 'may reduce the risk of dementia', new study reveals

  18-09-2024 12:32
  
  Scientists have linked these flavonoid-rich foods and drinks with a variety of health benefits.
  
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• Locations of new banking hubs revealed including one in Lancs - see the full list

  18-09-2024 12:32
  
  Under the rules, banks and building societies must assess whether closing branches or cash machines leaves local communities lacking
  
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• Lancashire takeaway fined over allergen breaches

  18-09-2024 12:32 via bbc.com
  
  A chicken tikka naan bought from a Nelson takeaway had "potentially harmful" levels of milk protein.
  
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• BBC crime drama Bergerac reboot confirmed after 30 years featuring Brassic star

  18-09-2024 12:30
  
  This is when the Bergerac reboot will be airing on U and U&DRAMA starring Brassic's Damien Molony as Jim Bergerac - full cast revealed.
  
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• More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

  18-09-2024 12:29
  
  More than one in five vehicle MOT tests in Britain ended in failure last year, new figures show.
  
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• Warning to 'millions' with paper visas as documents soon to be ‘no longer valid’

  18-09-2024 12:26
  
  The Home Office is urging “millions” of people to take “immediate action” and make the switch from a paper visa to an eVisa for free - this is why.
  
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• Heckingbottom can see Preston potential

  18-09-2024 12:22 via bbc.com
  
  Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom says he can see a shift in his side's performances after beating Fulham in the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Zuber Issa to lead new venture as split from EG Group confirmed

  18-09-2024 12:16
  
  Zuber Issa to focus on ‘EG on the Move’ as he steps down from EG Group which he ran with his billionaire brother Mohsin.
  
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• 14 Wetherspoons pubs that could close in just months - check if yours is at risk

  18-09-2024 12:07
  
  14 Wetherspoon branches under offer are not guaranteed to be sold and could remain open if the sale falls through.
  
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• Two shoplifters behind bars after targeting businesses across Blackburn

  18-09-2024 11:50
  
  Two men have been handed jail sentences after numerous shoplifting offences in Blackburn.
  
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• Road expected to be closed for some time due to bus fire

  18-09-2024 11:19
  
  Motorists have been warned to expect travel disruption this morning (September 18) on Deepdale Road.
  
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• Blackburn Issa brother to step down from running Asda supermarket chain

  18-09-2024 10:31
  
  Blackburn Issa brother to step down to focus on EG Group
  
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• Blackburn Issa brother to step down as Asda co-owner to focus on EG Group

  18-09-2024 10:31
  
  Blackburn Issa brother to step down as Asda co-owner to focus on EG Group
  
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• £8k allergy breach fine as takeaway manager didn’t understand yoghurt contained milk

  18-09-2024 09:36
  
  A councillor said the failure at PizzaUno, on Scotland Road, could have had “severe consequences”.
  
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• Hotel guest smashed his way into church officer's room after taking cocaine

  18-09-2024 08:55
  
  AN East Lancs man working away burst into a stranger’s bedroom thinking it was his hotel room.
  
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• Red Rose Under-18s girls scoop the county double

  18-09-2024 08:34
  
  “The girls have been unbelievable,” says Chris Chambers as he reflects on Lancashire’s Girls Under-18s double-winning summer.
  
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• Four arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following assault at home

  18-09-2024 08:23
  
  Four men were arrested on suspicion of assault but following Mr Kerr’s death have now been arrested on suspicion of murder.
  
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• Face-to-face banking hub to open in town

  18-09-2024 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  Banking hubs provide a counter service along with consultation rooms for customers of major banks.
  
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• Seafront hotel not suitable for asylum seekers - MP

  18-09-2024 07:05 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool South MP Chris Webb says the Metropole Hotel is "wholly inadequate" for the purpose.
  
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• Visually impaired man completes Ironman inspired by son's health battle

  18-09-2024 06:08
  
  A visually impaired man has conquered an epic Ironman alongside his friend of 30 years in support of Derian House Children's Hospice.
  
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• Women from overseas trafficked and controlled as prostitutes, court hears

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A “conspiracy” trafficked women from overseas to work as prostitutes in Bolton, Blackburn and elsewhere, a court has heard.
  
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• Woman running length of the country in memory of brother in law

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Colne family continues to pay homage to “the loveliest chap you could ever wish to meet”, with a sister-in-law running the length of the country in his memory.
  
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• Well-known family opens new village farm shop and butchers TODAY

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A farm shop and butchers offering fresh, locally sourced produce will open today in Bolton
  
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• Trial date set as man denies 18 sexual offences

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Darwen man will stand trial after denying 18 sex offences.
  
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• Town to be transformed as part of spectacular light shows next month

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  Heritage buildings in Accrington are set to be transformed this October as a magnificent light show takes centre stage.
  
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• The 'worst' 5 train stations in East Lancashire for making you late

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  Being stuck waiting for a train is an experience every commuter or day tripper can relate to, but which stations in East Lancashire are most likely to leave you checking your watch?
  
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• Swimming pool earmarked for £300,000 investment

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Rossendale swimming pool and leisure centre is set for £300,000 of energy efficiency upgrades, under proposals being discussed by borough councillors this week and set to go out for contract bids soon.
  
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• Solar panels plan for council offices near historic listed buildings

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A plan to fit solar panels on a Lancashire council’s HQ in Clitheroe would save more than £1million in energy costs over 25 years and cut its emissions by one fifth, councillors are being told.
  
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• Prison worker and inmate shared love letters and discussed future plans

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  Cheryl Hindle had been advising Dean Holmes since his arrival at Kirkham, where he was an inmate between September 2021 and May 2022.
  
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• Paralympic rower to be commemorated after gold medal success

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  Foulridge Parish Council is to commemorate Paralympic gold medallist Gregg Stevenson on his marvellous achievement.
  
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• New speed limits proposals for town's bypass

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  FRESH speed restrictions are set to come into force along a stretch of Blackburn's northern bypass.
  
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• New chief fire officer, with 25 years of experience, appointed

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A fireman with 25 years of experience has described his appointment as the new chief fire officer as “a great honour and privilege.”
  
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• New chief fire officer, with 25 years experience, appointed

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A fireman with 25 years of experience has described his appointment as the new chief fire officer as “a great honour and privilege.”
  
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• More than 2,000 expected at leading careers fair

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  A MAJOR event for young people pondering what to do next with their lives is set to take place at Blackburn's King George's Hall tomorrow, Thursday.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Chronic pain is not just physical

  18-09-2024 06:00
  
  Chronic pain – that persistent ache or throbbing that just won’t go away – is a tough companion to have.
  
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