Blackburn with Darwen news

• WATCH: Haslingden warehouse goes up in flames as emergency services remain at site

  10-10-2024 21:22
  
  Firefighters have been tackling a fire this afternoon at a derelict building in Haslingden, and work is expected to continue throughout the night.
  
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• 'Vibrant' Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray dies at the age of 71

  10-10-2024 19:15
  
  ITV has announced the sad passing of a 'vibrant' Corrie star who died at the age of 71.
  
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• 'Beyond repair' community hospital to close

  10-10-2024 18:55 via bbc.com
  
  The ceiling at Accrington Victoria Community Hospital is collapsing and has asbestos, a trust says.
  
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• Blackpool stabbing attack suspect arrested

  10-10-2024 18:41
  
  A man has been arrested after a police investigation into a stabbing in Blackpool at the start of the month.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' challenge to continue Championship-best record

  10-10-2024 17:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers will want to continue their 100% start at Ewood Park after the international break
  
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• Hospital to close amid safety concerns with problems 'beyond repair'

  10-10-2024 15:55
  
  The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has said it is moving services out of Accrington Victoria Community Hospital, drawing concern in the area.
  
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• Todd Cantwell sends message to Blackburn Rovers fans that supporters will love

  10-10-2024 15:00
  
  The former Rangers midfielder has been building his fitness since arriving in the summer
  
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• 'Keep windows closed' - Live updates as eight fire engines called to blaze

  10-10-2024 14:09
  
  A fire has broken out on Grane Road, Haslingden. We will provide you with live updates.
  
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• John Eustace will now get something he's not had with Blackburn Rovers

  10-10-2024 13:00
  
  The Blackburn Rovers head coach has a clean slate after the international break
  
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• ‘Dangerous sexual predator’ raped vulnerable woman at the back of bus

  10-10-2024 13:00
  
  Rahmat Qalander, from Nelson, targeted the woman on the X43 bus from Burnley to Manchester, on February 1.
  
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• 'Predator' rapist who attacked woman on bus jailed

  10-10-2024 12:45 via bbc.com
  
  Rahmat Qalander forced his victim to go to the back of a bus where he raped her, police say.
  
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• 'Embarrassed' - Blackburn Rovers loanee's game time doubt after manager rage

  10-10-2024 11:08
  
  The Blackburn Rovers midfielder played 90 minutes but couldn't influence the result
  
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• Voters take to the polls to find new councillor

  10-10-2024 10:58 via bbc.com
  
  The by-election comes after the resignation of Paul Foster, who was elected as the new MP for South Ribble.
  
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• TSB issues apology to customers as banking app hit by problems

  10-10-2024 10:16
  
  Customers at TSB have reported that the banking app is down, as TSB issues an apology and update.
  
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• Is Hurricane Milton heading for the UK? BBC apologises for weather mistake

  10-10-2024 10:04
  
  The BBC has apologised for its weather app and website incorrectly forecasting “hurricane force winds” to hit the UK as it works to fix data issues.
  
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• Mental health care service on its knees - doctor

  10-10-2024 09:56 via bbc.com
  
  Service users in Manchester are dying due to a serious lack of staff, claims Dr John Mulligan.
  
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• Man, 18, detained after cordon spotted around address in this area

  10-10-2024 08:43
  
  Police were called to Wellington Road at around 6.30pm after a concern for welfare report, for a man at the address.
  
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• 'Sometimes asking "Are you okay?" is all you need to do'

  10-10-2024 07:25
  
  Regional Editor for Newsquest North West Richard Duggan talks about the importance of asking simple questions on World Mental Health Day.
  
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• Proposed £10m culture hub gets approval

  10-10-2024 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  The project would see a two-storey extension between Blackpool's Grundy Art Gallery and Central Library.
  
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• Bus gate generates £1m in fines in three months

  10-10-2024 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  The gate was installed six months ago in a bid to reduce traffic at peak times and allow buses right of way.
  
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• Eustace and Batth shortlisted for Championship monthly prizes

  10-10-2024 07:00
  
  Rovers boss John Eustace and defender Danny Batth have been shortlisted for the Championship Manager and Player of the Month prizes respectively
  
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• College group announces new board members

  10-10-2024 06:35
  
  Nelson and Colne College Group has announced three new board members, including two successful former students.
  
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• Vote for your favourite in Lancashire Choir of the Year

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  The public is being asked to cast their vote for their favourite choir in a Lancashire-wide singing competition.
  
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• 'Spirit of Blackburn' celebrated at afternoon tea gathering

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  The event is organised by One Voice Blackburn’s youth groups who were on hand to serve an array of drinks and sweet treats.
  
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• Semi-derelict town centre bar set for change to flats and office

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  A semi-derelict Darwen town centre former nightclub it to become four flats and a ground floor office with new shop front.
  
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• Self-referral service aiming to keep people on their feet and out of hospital

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  A self-referral service at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is helping to keep patients safe on their feet and reduce hospital admissions.
  
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• Santa's Grotto returning to Trafford Centre with 'top-secret tour' of North Pole HQ

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Trafford Centre is ready to welcome back 'The Grotto: Dear Santa' this Christmas.
  
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• Salon which attracts people from across the North finalist in 'Best Salon 2024'

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Hapton salon where customers travel from all over the North is a finalist in the Lancashire Telegraph’s ‘Best Beauty Salon 2024’.
  
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• ‘Rats as big as cats’ have taken over dumping ground in Blackburn

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  As well as rubbish bags, old fridges and broken wooden cabinets a whole set of sofas has been dumped at the spot.
  
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• Range Rover drink driver caught 4 times over the limit veering across the carriageway

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  A MAN seen driving erratically by police was later found to be more than four times the drink drive limit.
  
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• Plans for five-bed house with gym and playroom approved

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  A five-bedroom house with a home gym and a playroom has been approved on the site of a farmhouse between Hurst Green and Stonyhurst.
  
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• Nursery made "significant improvements" to overcome inadequate Ofsted

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Longridge nursery where “significant improvements were made to leadership and management” is on the right track after an inadequate Ofsted.
  
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• New £32m facility for those with learning disabilities to be built

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  A new £32 million NHS mental health learning disability facility is being built in Preston to serve patients across Lancashire.
  
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• Man tried to hide machete in car footwell after large fight in street

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  A man was caught by police trying to hide a sword in the footwell of a car after a large fight had taken place in Briercliffe Road, Burnley.
  
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• Major improvements to park in this East Lancs town

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  Improvements to Rawtenstall Park are confirmed to begin at the end of the month, with new play equipment and resurfacing aimed at helping the park reach its full potential.
  
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• Lancashire residents win big on Premium Bond lottery

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
   
  
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• 'I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Men in Sheds'

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  Ross wanted to share his story on World Mental Health Health Day in the hope of inspiring others.
  
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• Funding per pupil increases in Blackburn with Darwen - this is by how much - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-10-2024 06:00
  Funding per pupil increases in Blackburn with Darwen - this is by how much  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Funding per pupil increases in Blackburn with Darwen - this is by how much

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed an increase in funding for school pupils in this academic year, with an increase in the rest of Lancashire too.
  
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• East Lancs woman encouraging new faces to 'discover fun of belly dance' at classes

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire woman is encouraging new faces to “discover the fun of belly dance” at her classes
  
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• East Lancashire Police celebrated for "going above and beyond" at county-wide awards

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  Police from East Lancashire have been commended for “consistently going above and beyond in their” at county-wide awards.
  
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• Crime rate drops for second month in a row in August - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-10-2024 06:00
  Crime rate drops for second month in a row in August  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Crime rate drops for second month in a row in August

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  The crime rate in Blackburn with Darwen dropped for the second month in a row in August, figures show.
  
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• Concern at rate of suicide and self-harm rates in borough - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-10-2024 06:00
  Concern at rate of suicide and self-harm rates in borough  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Concern at rate of suicide and self-harm rates in borough

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen has higher rates than nationally of suicide, depression and self-harming by young people, new figures show.
  
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• Caroline Clegg, storyteller supreme, on scandal of human trafficking

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  Caroline Clegg might well say “at my age I now realise that I can’t change the world” but from the outside it looks as though she’s having a pretty good go
  
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• Almost 800 untaxed cars clamped last year - and 2024 figures set to beat it - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-10-2024 06:00
  Almost 800 untaxed cars clamped last year - and 2024 figures set to beat it  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Almost 800 untaxed cars clamped last year - and 2024 figures set to beat it

  10-10-2024 06:00
  
  Almost 800 untaxed vehicles were clamped in Blackburn with Darwen last year, with this year’s figures on track to beat that.
  
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