Blackburn with Darwen news

• Ticket machine thefts to cost taxpayer £40,000

  09-10-2024 21:42 via bbc.com
  
  The cost of replacing the machines and the stolen cash is around £40,000, the council said.
  
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• Police arrest men after reports of poaching

  09-10-2024 18:45
  
  Chorley Police have arrested five men following reports of a poaching incident in the Coppull area.
  
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• Police warning over 'cruel' courier fraud

  09-10-2024 18:00 via bbc.com
  
  The victim received a call from a scammer claiming to be from their bank who said there had been a security breach.
  
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• The best TV shows in the North West revealed ahead of awards

  09-10-2024 17:45
  
  The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the 2024 North West Awards.
  
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• Disabled bus passengers early morning £1 fare set to be scrapped

  09-10-2024 17:00
  
  Plans have been drawn up to scrap a special bus pass concession for disabled people travelling in the mornings in East Lancashire.
  
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• Police warn over men in black van enticing children with sweets

  09-10-2024 16:40
  
  Police in Longridge are warning parents and children of men offering sweets to children outside primary and secondary schools.
  
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• 'Communist' jibe made at council's ruling Labour group over changes

  09-10-2024 16:00
  
  The Labour administration in charge of Hyndburn Council has been accused of turning it into something akin to a Communist state by the Tories.
  
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• Ohashi relishing Japan experience after positive start at Rovers

  09-10-2024 15:36
  
  Rovers attacker Yuki Ohashi on linking up with the Japan squad for the first time and how the experience can help him improve
  
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• Anxious Britons hunker down as hurricane roars in

  09-10-2024 15:29 via bbc.com
  
  Deadly winds of up to 165mph (270km/h) are expected to batter Florida later on Wednesday.
  
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• Travel-weary Rams are held by Barnoldswick United

  09-10-2024 15:28
  
  Ramsbottom United played out a 1-1 draw against Barnoldswick Town on a gloomy night in deepest Lancashire on Tuesday.
  
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• 'He scared them' - Allardyce on bold Samba call that shocked Premier League

  09-10-2024 15:08
  
  Sam Allardyce on working with Chris Samba at Rovers and his bold decision to stick the defender up front
  
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• Complaints about fireworks being set off at weddings and late at night

  09-10-2024 14:13
  
  Anti-social behaviour around fireworks at weddings and in towns late at night needs further action, councillors have warned.
  
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• East Lancs boroughs campaign to boost pension credit take-up

  09-10-2024 14:00
  
  Two East Lancashire boroughs have announced major campaigns to increase Pension Credit take-up by older residents.
  
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• Fracking site decommissioning too slow - neighbours

  09-10-2024 13:37 via bbc.com
  
  Cuadrilla's Preston New Road site in Fylde has lain dormant since fracking was first banned in 2019.
  
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• Setback for new £40m courthouse after firm's collapse

  09-10-2024 13:28 via bbc.com
  
  The new magistrates court is planned for Blackpool but a contractor leading the plans has folded.
  
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• Drink driving arrest following crash which closed busy route

  09-10-2024 12:54
  
  Lancashire police also revealed they arrested 35 people across the county on drink and drug drive offences over the weekend.
  
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• Owners who bulldozed pub given rebuild plan deadline

  09-10-2024 11:45 via bbc.com
  
  The owners of the Punch Bowl Inn are given until December to find an expert to help rebuild it.
  
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• Businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to benefit from trailblazing new AI training for free - Lancashire Business View

  09-10-2024 10:47
  Businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to benefit from trailblazing new AI training for free  Lancashire Business View
  
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• Woman admits causing death of Manchester Arena bombing hero

  09-10-2024 10:31
  
  A Chatburn woman who caused the death of an Accrington motorcyclist described as a hero of the Manchester Arena bombing has pleaded guilty.
  
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• World's deadliest chick filmed eating its favourite food in Birdland

  09-10-2024 09:52
  
  Update on the world's deadliest chick, a rare Southern Cassowary, filmed eating at Birdland in Bourton.
  
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• Businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to benefit from trailblazing new AI training for free - lancashirebusinessview.co.uk

  09-10-2024 09:00
  Businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to benefit from trailblazing new AI training for free  lancashirebusinessview.co.uk
  
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• Warning as pensioner persuaded to hand over bank card and pin number

  09-10-2024 08:29
  
  The incident happened over the weekend when the victim received a call from someone purporting to be from their bank.
  
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• Warning as pensioner persuaded to hand over bank card and PIN

  09-10-2024 08:29
  
  The incident happened over the weekend when the victim received a call from someone purporting to be from their bank.
  
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• Nursery put children 'at significant risk of harm'

  09-10-2024 07:16 via bbc.com
  
  A wide range of concerns were raised at the nursery in Preston, which has been rated inadequate.
  
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• City park works could take five years to start

  09-10-2024 07:14 via bbc.com
  
  The council say they have commenced work on the park's delivery with more details to come in 2025.
  
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• Wagamama unveils new menu including 'exclusive' dish

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  The menu was introduced on October 2 as part of the restaurant chain's 'no one way to Wagamama' campaign.
  
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• Town warden initiative returns to Burnley town centre

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  The town warden initiative has once again returned to Burnley to make the town centre safer and more secure.
  
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• Thief with a terrible record given a chance to sort himself out

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A MAN who had been in and out of prison was given a chance to sort himself out.
  
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• The make-up artist who supports people with anxiety 'Best Salon 2024' finalist

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A salon which stays open outside of working hours to ensure everyone feels comfortable is a finalist in the Lancashire Telegraph’s ‘Best Beauty Salon 2024’.
  
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• Sponsor revealed for young people's award at Blackburn with Darwen ceremony

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A young people's award at a glittering ceremony that celebrates volunteers across Blackburn and Darwen has a new sponsor.
  
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• ‘Smiles all around’ as historic torchlight procession returns to town - in pictures

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  The 1970s-themed torchlight procession commemorated 50 years of Clitheroe Town Council and Ribble Valley Council.
  
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• Skipton Building Society's Community Giving scheme returns to Blackburn

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Skipton Building Society has announced the three charities selected for the return of its 'Community Giving' scheme in Blackburn.
  
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• Pub owners in court over rebuilding of historic pub they illegally demolished in 2021

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Owners of a listed 18th-century pub that was illegally demolished have reached an agreement with Ribble Valley Council over the next steps in the rebuild.
  
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• Project to train 10 women to become fitness instructors - how to get involved

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A social enterprise and a fitness group have joined to launch a campaign to help women in marginalised areas.
  
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• Memorial ground given new lease of life after community project

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Lancashire Memorial Ground has been given a new lease of life after a community project.
  
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• Meet the Blackburn lass who married complete stranger on E4 reality show

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Amy Kenyon, from Blackburn, is the latest addition to E4 show Married at First Sight.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Wellbeing goals in the workplace

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  This year is certainly flying by, we’re already in October, and tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. A global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting support for individuals facing these challenges.
  
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• Man 'imprisoned' his grandmother, 84, in her house and held knife to her throat

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley man scratched a cross into his chest before holding a knife to his grandmother’s throat in an attack.
  
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• East Lancs borough's businesses get AI tech training boost - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-10-2024 06:00
  East Lancs borough's businesses get AI tech training boost  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• East Lancs borough's businesses get AI tech training boost

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Businesses in Blackburn and Darwen can now benefit from trailblazing new Artificial Intelligence training for free.
  
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• Darwen Town Council advises residents over Traveller encampment near park

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Darwen Town Council has outlined the next steps for residents regarding the Traveller encampment near Whitehall Park.
  
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• Darwen Town Council advise residents over Whitehall Park traveller encampment

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Darwen Town Council has outlined the next steps for residents regarding the traveller encampment at Whitehall Park.
  
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• Darwen Town Council advise residents over traveller encampment near park

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Darwen Town Council has outlined the next steps for residents regarding the traveller encampment at Whitehall Park.
  
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• Crown Ballet to perform The Nutcracker at The Muni for one night only

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Crown Ballet is set to perform The Nutcracker for one night only at an East Lancashire venue.
  
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• CCTV camera installed on Blackburn street to crackdown on litter louts

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  The camera has been installed on Ash Street, Blackburn, after reports of people dumping their rubbish out of their vehicles.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers arrange behind-closed-doors fixture during international break

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  Several first-team players could be involved in the 'bounce' game to improve their sharpness
  
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• Balloon release will pay tribute to ‘beautiful and kind’ teen who died in crash

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A balloon release has been organised after 17-year-old Demi-Leigh Davies died in a horror crash on the M65.
  
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• Architects team up with building society for retrofit project

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Preston architects have been contracted by Skipton Building Society to undertake an innovative retrofitting project. The team from ECD Architects are to work on a 1930s residential property, owned by Skipton and adjacent to its head office. ECD Architects has retrofitted thousands of homes across the UK, enabling them to become more energy efficient. They will be this expertise for The Regent Road Retrofitting Project. ECD, alongside other contractors, will transform the current EPC rated D pr
  
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• Accountancy firm appoints new director to its leadership team

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  PM+M, an accountancy group based in Blackburn, has appointed a new director to join its leadership team.
  
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• A nursery where "giggling can be heard throughout the day" rated 'good' by Ofsted

  09-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley Nursery, where “giggling can be heard throughout the day” has improved it’s Ofsted rating from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ after a recent inspection.  
  
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