Blackburn with Darwen news

• Dramatic pictures show car in flames after three-vehicle smash on M61

  06-10-2024 21:42
  
  Lanes were blocked on the M61 after a three-vehicle crash caused one car to burst into flames.
  
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• 9 locations throughout city centre revealed for Manchester's 2024 Christmas Markets

  06-10-2024 21:35
  
  With only a month to go until the opening of Manchester's world-famous Christmas Markets, the locations have been revealed for this year's stalls. 
  
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• Bolton TV presenter left 'blown away' by random act of kindness

  06-10-2024 21:08
  
  Paddy McGuinness was left 'blown away' by a random act of kindness
  
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• Who left Strictly Come Dancing this week? See the second celebrity eliminated

  06-10-2024 21:03
  
  Singer Toyah Willcox and her professional dance partner Neil Jones have become the second pair eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024.
  
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• Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

  06-10-2024 19:52
  
  The plane lace bug has been spotted in the UK for the first time in 18 years which is a “serious concern” according to Woodland Trust experts - see why.
  
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• What time is Big Brother on tonight? When to watch live launch on ITV

  06-10-2024 19:51
  
  The new 2024 series of Big Brother starts tonight (Sunday, October 6) on ITV2 and ITVX with a live launch - see what time to tune in.
  
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• BBC Radio 2's Johnnie Walker calls quits on 58 year career in 'sad announcement'

  06-10-2024 18:11
  
  BBC Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walkers has called time on his 58 year career - revealing he will step down from his two shows with the broadcaster in October.
  
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• Road expected to be closed 'for some time' due to crash

  06-10-2024 16:08
  
  Preston Old Road in Feniscowles is closed due to a crash, police have said.
  
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• Roadworks after burst water main scheduled but expect traffic throughout Monday

  06-10-2024 15:55
  
  Work to fix a road surface after a burst water main in Blackburn is not expected to finish until Tuesday, the council have said.
  
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• Martin Lewis urges people to 'stock up' on this £1.35 item before price increase

  06-10-2024 15:28
  
  Royal Mail first-class stamps will increase in price again on Monday (October 7) and Martin Lewis has urged people to "stock up" before they do.
  
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• I'm a Celebrity spin-off show set for return 4 years after being axed by ITV

  06-10-2024 15:27
  
  I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here spin-off show - Extra Camp is set to return on ITV in 2024.
  
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• Man who ‘incorrectly’ boarded easyJet flight without right documents arrested

  06-10-2024 14:21
  
  Man who ‘incorrectly’ boarded easyJet flight without right documents arrested
  
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• Temporary accommodations costing Blackburn with Darwen Council a whopping £400k - MSN

  06-10-2024 14:13
  Temporary accommodations costing Blackburn with Darwen Council a whopping £400k  MSN
  
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• All to know on new Channel 5 period drama The Hardacres including cast list

  06-10-2024 13:22
  
  Channel 5's new period drama The Hardacres will follow the rags-to-riches tale of a working-class family in Yorkshire in the 1890s
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Week 3 exit leaked as fans 'happy' with decision

  06-10-2024 13:16
  
  The elimination for Week 3 of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has been leaked, which has left many fans saying it was the right decision
  
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• 'The whole house shook' - videos show moment car ploughs into home

  06-10-2024 12:51
  
  A Blackburn man has been left furious and anxious after a car ploughed into his house on Friday evening (October 4).
  
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• Amazing pictures show final display of fireworks championship in Lancashire

  06-10-2024 09:48
  
  The Blackpool sky was lit up for the final time for the World Fireworks Championship on Friday, October 5.
  
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• Northern rail services disrupted over lack of staff

  06-10-2024 09:24 via bbc.com
  
  Services from stations in Manchester, Chester and Preston will be affected throughout Sunday.
  
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• Police becoming increasingly concerned for missing man

  06-10-2024 08:41
  
  Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing man last see walking along Blackburn Road towards Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Solar energy farm plans near university approved

  06-10-2024 08:27 via bbc.com
  
  Solar panels and infrastructure are approved for land south of Burrow Beck in Lancaster.
  
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• Cross-channel celebrations for post WW1 bridge

  06-10-2024 08:27 via bbc.com
  
  Celebrations take place in Blackburn and France to mark the centenary of the opening of a bridge.
  
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• High-flying brothers to represent region at national gymnastics event

  06-10-2024 06:15
  
  Two brothers from East Lancashire will represent the North West at a national gymnastics event in November.
  
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• Tributes to vicar whose church career took him across the world

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Fred Cooke, whose colourful church career also took him to the Middle East and Far East, died peacefully at his home
  
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• Train services cancelled on this East Lancashire route TODAY

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  There are no Northern services between Preston and Colne today due to unavailability of train crew.
  
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• Top chef's pub in heart of Ribble Valley launches seasonal farm-to-fork tasting menu

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Three Fishes in Mitton has launched a new seasonal farm-to-fork tasting menu.
  
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• The most picturesque places in East Lancashire - according to readers

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  We asked our readers what they think the most picturesque place in our area is - here were the most popular answers.
  
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• Teenage boy sent 2,962 scarves from across the globe for this special reason

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  The family of a teenager with a rare medical condition were stunned after they put a call out for football scarves – and received nearly 3,000.
  
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• Robbers, thieves, and 'bullies' - all the East Lancashire criminals jailed this week

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  This week has seen several East Lancashire criminals put behind bars for offences ranging from assaults to robbery.
  
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• 'Reading buddies' scheme hailed a success by pupils

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  The scheme at Reedley Primary School aims to inspire Year 5 and Year 6 children to support Year 1 and Year 2 children.
  
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• Number of firearms offences in county revealed as figures show increase

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire saw more firearms offences in the year to March than in any other year since 2010-11, new figures have shown.
  
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• Nail artist who was headhunted by Eurovision is a finalist in Best Beauty Salon 2024

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Nail artist, who was scouted for a Eurovision commercial, nominated for Lancashire Telegraph ‘Best Beauty Salon 2024’.
  
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• ‘It’s out of control’: Loud bangs across town plaguing residents

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  The couple who live in the Ramsgreave area said they had complained over the issue numerous times and feel people are being forced to ‘live with it’.
  
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• Inside ultimate Tenerife party house Casa Amore that has 100 per cent 5 star reviews

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Joanne Goodwin vows to return to Casa Amore, the luxury villa that translates into love for its delighted guests
  
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• Idyllic hidden-away village with three country pubs to visit this autumn

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  As the summer months bow out and autumn’s cascading leaves take hold, we’re taking a look at some fantastic places for an excursion this fall.
  
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• I went on patrol with a Lancs Police traffic officer - these are the problem areas

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Stepping into Greenbank Police Station on a Friday afternoon, I wasn’t sure what to expect from my time with Lancashire Police’s traffic management team. As I strapped in for the ride with PC Simon Grounds, the reality of the frontline of road safety hit me.
  
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• I spent an afternoon with Lancashire Police, I was amazed by their sheer dedication

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Stepping into Greenbank Police Station on a Friday afternoon, I wasn’t sure what to expect from my time with Lancashire Police’s traffic management team. As I strapped in for the ride with PC Simon Grounds, the reality of the frontline of road safety hit me.
  
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• How 'the most haunted ghost train ride in the world' here in Lancs inspired Hollywood

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort’s Ghost Train is described as 'the most haunted ghost train ride in the world.'
  
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• Full list of East Lancs schools signed up to Smartphone Free Childhood

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  A pact to enable children to have a ‘smartphone-free childhood’ which has been signed by more than 34,000 parents is gaining momentum in East Lancashire.
  
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• Former 1700s courthouse has cosy library and its own tennis court

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Court House, on Gisburn Road, dates back to 1704 according to Knight Frank, which is marketing the property.
  
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• Fewer homes could be built in this East Lancs borough than government may want

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle councillors have backed a draft fourth edition of the borough’s local plan, which has lower house-building targets than potentially higher targets the new Labour government may want.
  
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• Entries open for annual elf-themed fun run with change of location

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Entries are open for Mind’s 11th annual Mental Elf Run which will be hosted at Worden Park in Leyland this year.
  
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• East Lancashire is home to FOUR of the best areas for young families in the UK

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  A study has revealed that East Lancashire is home to four of the best areas for young families in the UK.
  
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• 'Dangerous' man beat and strangled woman he met on Snapchat while in prison

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  A “dangerous” Blackburn man who started a relationship with a woman while he was still in prison bit her ear and strangled her due to his jealousy.
  
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• Council digital inclusion drive targets help for the deaf - Lancashire Telegraph

  06-10-2024 06:00
  Council digital inclusion drive targets help for the deaf  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Council digital inclusion drive targets help for the deaf

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council is stepping up its drive to ensure digital inclusion for all its residents including the deaf.
  
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• 'Clitheroe-on-sea? I visited famous seaside town and this is what shocked me'

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  I’m not sure you can be accused of snobbery if you say that British seaside resorts, especially in the rain-swept North, are past their peak.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' missing ingredient and a pattern John Eustace must stop

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Blackburn Rovers takeaways from a disappointing away trip to Plymouth Argyle
  
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• Bay City Rollers talk life on the road after 50 years - ahead of East Lancs dates

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Bay City Rollers have seen it all over their long career, but this year things have been more eventful than usual
  
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• Around 1.5 million books in Lancs go to landfill each year - how you can help

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Rawtenstall company has launched a book recycling scheme to help lower the number of books in the county going to landfill.
  
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• AJ Odudu on ‘growing up in own Blackburn Big Brother house’ with seven siblings

  06-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Big Brother host described ‘pinch me moment’ she appeared on British Vogue
  
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