Blackburn with Darwen news

• Gemma Atkinson mocks Gorka for daring Strictly Come Dancing outfit

  29-09-2024 19:00
  
  Gemma Atkinson flooded with messages about her partner, Gorka Márquez and his Strictly Come Dancing outfit
  
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• Pears draw with Lancs to seal best finish since 1997

  29-09-2024 17:44 via bbc.com
  
  Worcestershire secure their best County Championship finish in 27 years as they draw with relegated Lancashire.
  
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• Murder investigation underway after man died following assault

  29-09-2024 15:51
  
  Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a Morecambe man.
  
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• Council unveils bin lorries fuelled by vegetable oil

  29-09-2024 15:29 via bbc.com
  
  The vehicles are designed to produce 90% less carbon dioxide than diesel and improve the environment.
  
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• Woman fined after 'racially abusing' shop assistant

  29-09-2024 15:00
  
  A woman has been ordered to pay compensation to a shop assistant she “racially abused” earlier this year.
  
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• Rise of trolling 'damages political debate', says MP

  29-09-2024 13:52 via bbc.com
  
  MP Lizzi Collinge urged constituents to remember the "real people" on the other side of their screen.
  
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• ‘Severe delays’ and lane closed on M6 southbound after vehicle fire

  29-09-2024 13:21
  
  One lane is closed and traffic is building after a vehicle fire between junction 33 and junction 32.
  
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• Paul Sinha from The Chase reveals when he'll quit the popular ITV show

  29-09-2024 13:00
  
  Paul Sinha, also known as The Sinnerman, has revealed when he will quit The Chase on ITV.
  
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• Cyclist who died in fatal crash was “well-respected member of community”

  29-09-2024 12:48
  
  Police have now named the victim as James Lawley, also known as Jim, who was “a well-respected member of the cycling community”.
  
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• Train services in Lancashire cancelled due to crew “being unavailable”

  29-09-2024 09:21
  
  A member of Northern train crew is unavailable on the Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street route.
  
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• 65 drivers caught speeding in one hour on notorious 20mph road

  29-09-2024 08:49
  
  The highest speed recorded was 48mph, on the 20mph road.
  
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• Recycling bins for old toasters and mobiles

  29-09-2024 08:02 via bbc.com
  
  Chorley residents are urged to use pink bins for electrical products rather than throw them away.
  
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• Oasis tease 'be careful what you wish for' ahead of new announcement next week

  29-09-2024 07:47
  
  Oasis has teased a new announcement for next week as billboards have appeared in cities across the world.
  
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• With 3 children per childcare place in Lancs, how these parents are filling the gap

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  With three children per childcare place in Lancashire on average – parents are finding new ways to fill the gap.
  
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• Two horses in need of help rescued by equine charity

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Two horses in need of help have been rescued by an equine charity based in Burnley.
  
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• Tot, two, finds TikTok fame after video of Blackburn accent goes viral

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Mum, Tia Mawdsley, shared a video of her two-year-old son, Cruiz Harrison, to TikTok and his thick Lancashire accent has people in stitches.
  
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• Stunning 1950s-style village still keeping up with modern tech

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Ribble Valley village, which is often described as looking like it’s from the 1950s, is far from being "pickled" in time according to its former parish clerk.
  
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• See the iconic sites of Blackburn on town's 10k run

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  This year’s race which is organised by Run Through and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust will take place on Sunday 8 December, starting at 9.30am at Ewood Park.
  
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• Plans granted for building of four-bedroom home

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Plans have been approved for the demolition of an outbuilding and its replacement with a new four-bedroom home in Clayton-le-Dale.
  
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• Meet the chef: Nigel Haworth, The Three Fishes Mitton

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Nigel Haworth, The Three Fishes Mitton 
  
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• Lancs festival that hosted Kaiser Chiefs will not return next year – here’s why

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Highest Point festival which has hosted the Kaiser Chiefs, Busted and Tom Odell in the past, will be “taking a break” in 2025.
  
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• Lancashire pubs named in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2025

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2025 features plenty of Lancashire pubs from across the county.
  
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• How to watch Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris' new BBC road trip travel series

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris will road trip around Europe together in a new three-part BBC travel series - how to watch.
  
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• 'Hidden' Halloween experience coming to the Trafford Centre

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  A new Halloween experience is set to launch this month near Trafford.
  
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• Headteacher "delighted" as school maintains outstanding Ofsted

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  A headteacher has said she is “delighted that the staff's relentless pursuit of excellence” has paid off after the school kept its outstanding Ofsted grade.
  
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• 'Friendly and welcoming' primary school retains good rating

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  A “friendly and welcoming” primary school in Oswaldtwistle has retained its good rating from Ofsted.
  
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• Five new eco-friendly bin wagons introduced to borough fleet

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Hyndburn Council has introduced new eco-friendly bin wagons to its fleet for litter collection in the borough.
  
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• Ex-convict "saved himself" by volunteering at Shadsworth mental health group

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man says he “saved himself” through his work around men’s mental health.
  
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• Council boss in Gaza ceasefire plea to foreign secretary

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  The leader of Hyndburn Council has written to Foreign Secretary David Lammy calling for the UK to step up its efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
  
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• Chef ‘speechless’ as restaurant named third best in world

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Northcote in Langho has been named one of the world’s best fine dining restaurants, according to Tripadvisor.
  
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• Charity backing campaign to boost use of smart meters

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn charity is supporting a campaign to encourage people to get smart meters. Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living, who are based at Bangor Street Community Centre are aiming to share more information on the benefits to people in the borough. Getting a smart meter is one switch that could help put you in control by tracking what you’re spending on energy. Smart meters send your gas and electricity readings direct to your supplier, so you shouldn’t have to take and submit mete
  
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• Brass bands to join forces for concert in unique collaboration

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Two of Rossendale’s best-known brass bands will join forces in October in a unique collaboration.
  
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• Boy who suffered induced coma set for medical career

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley boy, who spent time in a coma as a teen is embarking on a career as a doctor by studying Medicine at St Andrew's.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers learn their lessons as new cult hero takes centre stage

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  The key takeaways from Ewood Park after Blackburn Rovers' 2-0 victory over QPR
  
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• Asda stores welcome students on year-long work experience placements

  29-09-2024 06:00
  
  Asda stores in Blackburn and Colne have welcomed new students into work experience placements.
  
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