Blackburn with Darwen news

• Sir David Jason reveals the one 'mistake' that ended Only Fools and Horses

  23-09-2024 22:10
  
  Sir David Jason has revealed the one 'mistake' that ended Only Fools and Horses on the BBC.
  
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• New Freeview update sees 'important' changes made including closure of 2 channels

  23-09-2024 22:08
  
  People are being urged to retune their TVs to access channel changes made on September 18 as part of the latest Freeview update.
  
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• CD / Vinyl Reviews : P.P.Arnold, Mark Harrison, Julie Driscoll

  23-09-2024 20:04
  
  P. P. Arnold,”The First Lady of Immediate” (Charly / Immediate)- The artist formerly known as Patricia Ann Cole began her performing career as a member of Ike and Tina Turner’s vocal backing group The Ikettes before relocating to London in the mid sixties, where she signed to Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate organisation, enjoying singles success with classic ditties such as “Angel of the Morning” and the youthful Cat Stevens’ “The First Cut Is The D
  
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• Check your coins - Royal Mint mistakenly create King Charles £1 coins worth £600

  23-09-2024 18:40
  
  People who have coins urged to check their spare change to see if they have one too.
  
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• BBC's Strictly: Nick Knowles could be forced to quit show

  23-09-2024 18:37
  
  Nick Knowles is reportedly ‘incredibly upset’ after an injury has put a question mark on his future on Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• I tried a Toby Carvery Too Good To Go bag and was impressed with the generosity

  23-09-2024 18:36
  
  Toby Carvery's Too Good To Go bag provided a full size carvery - perfect if you don't want to or can't cook your own roast dinner.
  
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• EastEnders icon lands role in beloved Netflix show alongside Bridgerton star

  23-09-2024 18:35
  
  An EastEnders icon has landed a role in season three of beloved Netflix show Heartstopper.
  
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• This £2.50 household item is the key to making your white shoes look brand new

  23-09-2024 18:32
  
  This £2.50 household product is the key to making your white trainers look brand new.
  
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• I tried a Bake Off technical challenge and now my dreams are shattered

  23-09-2024 18:31
  
  I took on the Great British Bake Off Challenge in hopes of being a Star Baker but ended up with my dreams shattered.
  
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• Where is The Great British Bake Off filmed and can you visit the Tent?

  23-09-2024 18:29
  
  The Great British Bake Off is filmed in the UK with the iconic Bake Off tent being pitched at Welford Park, Berkshire.
  
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• What does the winner of The Great British Bake Off get?

  23-09-2024 18:27
  
  The winner of The Great British Bake Off 2024 will receive two prizes - a cake stand and a bouquet of flowers.
  
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• Second Lancashire woman dies following motorway crash in Cumbria

  23-09-2024 18:12
  
  A second woman from Thornton Cleveleys has died following a crash on the M6 near Kendal last week.
  
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• FA make contact with Blackburn Rovers over Owen Beck bite incident

  23-09-2024 17:45
  
  The Football Association are looking into the incident regarding Owen Beck and Milutin Osmajic
  
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• John Eustace picks out one positive and negative from Blackburn Rovers' display

  23-09-2024 17:00
  
  John Eustace explained what frustrated and pleased him at Deepdale
  
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• Candid photo of veteran with MS in prize running

  23-09-2024 16:28 via bbc.com
  
  Claire Corner says her image of former soldier John Newcombe shows his "warrior spirit" as he lives with MS.
  
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• Community heroes who made a difference honoured

  23-09-2024 16:02 via bbc.com
  
  The Make A Difference Awards honour unsung heroes across the county.
  
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• Arte et Labore: Red cards, a bite and Blackburn Rovers assessment

  23-09-2024 15:52
  
  Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the key talking points from Deepdale on Arte et Labore
  
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• John Eustace dilemma, FA charge and Blackburn Rovers takeaways

  23-09-2024 14:46
  
  A round-up of the key talking points from Deepdale after Blackburn Rovers' 0-0 draw
  
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• 11 health conditions you can see a pharmacist for rather than a GP

  23-09-2024 14:36
  
  Pharmacists can offer advice and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries - here are 11 of the health conditions they can help with.
  
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• 6 signs bats are on your property and what to do if you think they are present

  23-09-2024 13:42
  
  Bats are a protected species and Brits are being urged not to try and move them on - here's what you should do and the signs they might be about.
  
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• Derby delight as Rams get the better of Heys

  23-09-2024 12:33
  
  A local derby against Prestwich Heys should have been a chance for the Rams to build upon a pulsating mid-week draw against title chasing rivals Bury, but it was far from a classic.
  
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• Man sentenced over theft of skincare products from Boots store

  23-09-2024 12:25
  
  The incident took place at the Fishergate store last Wednesday when £206 worth of products were stolen from the shop.
  
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• Zoe Ball's quip to listeners on return to BBC Radio 2 show after mystery absence

  23-09-2024 11:53
  
  BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball quipped “I have wandered back” and asked listeners “How was your Brat summer?” as she returned to hosting the breakfast show following an on-air absence.
  
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• Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star John Barrowman quits show after 32 minutes

  23-09-2024 11:37
  
  Doctor Who star John Barrowman could be seen vomiting after the first challenge on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins tonight (September 22)
  
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• Aldi reveals the top 20 priority spots where they're looking for new stores

  23-09-2024 11:34
  
  Aldi has shared a list of 20 priority locations around the UK where they are hoping to set up new stores
  
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• Hour-by-hour forecast as heavy rain to batter Blackburn all day

  23-09-2024 11:30
  
  Met Office issue warning of flooding and travel disruption as heavy rain to batter Blackburn all day.
  
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• ITV reveals exact date Big Brother returns (and it's not long to wait)

  23-09-2024 11:23
  
  AJ Odudu and Will Best return as hosts of Big Brother which will air a new series this October on ITV.
  
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• FA investigates alleged bite by Preston's Osmajic

  23-09-2024 11:22 via bbc.com
  
  Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic is accused of biting Owen Beck during the Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' rivals confirm third managerial casualty in the Championship

  23-09-2024 11:12
  
  Blackburn Rovers' rivals have parted company with their manager
  
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• Miles of congestion on motorway after lorry loses its trailer

  23-09-2024 10:59
  
  Drivers face long delays in both directions on the M6.
  
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• Timberlake and Morissette to headline festival

  23-09-2024 10:51 via bbc.com
  
  Simple Minds and Texas will also double-headline the closing night of the four-day Lytham Festival.
  
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• Woman found at home was stabbed to death, inquest hears

  23-09-2024 10:48
  
  A woman who was found dead at her home died of stab wounds, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Fire involving five cars spreads to building

  23-09-2024 09:45
  
  The incident happened at around 9pm over the weekend on Lincoln Way.
  
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• Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morisette, Simple Minds and Texas heading to Lytham

  23-09-2024 09:00
  
  The first headliners have been announced for next summer's Lytham Festival bringing international artists to Lancashire
  
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• Three charged after BB gun fired at Mercedes-Benz

  23-09-2024 08:20
  
  Officers have charged three men after a BB gun was fired at a car in Blackpool.
  
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• Three charged after BB gun fired at Mercedes

  23-09-2024 08:20
  
  Officers have charged three men after a BB gun was fired at a car.
  
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• Tents used by rough sleepers will be removed, says council

  23-09-2024 07:10 via bbc.com
  
  The tents will be removed to avoid parts of the town becoming encampments, a council meeting hears.
  
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• Girl, 2, dies from same rare disorder as brother

  23-09-2024 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Isabelle Cooper's family thank supporters of their campaign for awareness of PPA2 deficiency.
  
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• 'Controlling' man turned up at ex's home demanding money

  23-09-2024 06:06
  
  A man assaulted his ex-partner after letting himself into her home and demanding money, only to be met with the thump of a handbag.
  
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• Food festival lout tried to headbutt security guard during confrontation

  23-09-2024 06:01
  
  A  man causing problems at the Clitheroe Food Festival kicked a police officer and attempted to headbutt a security officer working at the event.
  
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• Video and pictures: Thousands turn out for Prophet’s march through town

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  3,000 people turned out at the annual procession to mark the birth of the Prophet Muhammad
  
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• Town’s famous Halloween decorations are up and here’s what’s in store

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  Kenneth Holliday and wife May live on Lamlash Road have been putting up their fantastic decorations during Halloween, Christmas and Easter every year
  
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• PureGym offering free fitness sessions in these East Lancs towns

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  PureGym is offering both members and non-members an afternoon of free fitness across both their East Lancashire sites.
  
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• Preston North End boss' verdict on Mulitin Osmajic bite and red cards

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  The North End boss did not try to defend his player after he bit Owen Beck
  
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• Paralympics gold medallist invited to club's training ground

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  Paralympic gold medallist Gregg Stevenson was invited to watch Burnley FC train ahead of their match and to meet with players and staff.
  
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• Meet the owner of Blackburn town centre’s only bridal store

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  Wedding Fitters Studio opened in February 2023 and is set over three floors on Sudell Cross.
  
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• I visited Jurassic World attraction bringing blockbuster dinosaurs to incredible life

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  When I saw Jurassic World: The Exhibition had roared into a Trafford Centre car park, I was as keen to go along as my two boys, age two and six.
  
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• 'I saw Jess Glynne in Accrington and music fever firmly took over the town'

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  Oasis and Knebworth, The Beatles and The Cavern Club, music is full of iconic acts-venue combos, but Accrington Cricket Club and a seven-time chart-topping singer aren’t the most usual of musical couplings
  
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• Have you got what it takes to be a firefighter?

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  Recruitment opens on Wednesday 16 October and closes on Friday 8 November for training courses beginning in February and March next year.
  
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• Do you remember Darwen's Woodvale flats in the Nineties?

  23-09-2024 06:00
  
  Here’s a photo which Looking Back readers with a connection to Darwen may well recognise
  
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