Blackburn with Darwen news

• Driver of car stopped for having no MOT charged with child abduction

  21-10-2024 19:23
  
  A Stoke-on-Trent man has been charged with child abduction and grooming after being stopped by police in Blackpool.
  
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• Need for adoptive families highlighted by council children's boss - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-10-2024 18:00
  Need for adoptive families highlighted by council children's boss  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Need for adoptive families highlighted by council children's boss

  21-10-2024 18:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen families are being asked this week to consider adoption to ease pressure on children's social care.
  
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• Council to review its smoke control regime to plug gaps on new-build estates

  21-10-2024 18:00
  
  Burnley Council is to review its smoke control area so it covers more recent housing estates where log burners have become common.
  
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• 'Dangerous' rapist stalked and strangled woman

  21-10-2024 17:32 via bbc.com
  
  Cameron Livesey bombarded the woman with thousands of calls and texts, threatening to kill her.
  
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• Woman wanted after failing to answer bail over alleged ring thefts

  21-10-2024 17:11
  
  A Padiham woman is wanted after failing to answer bail over the alleged theft of two rings.
  
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• Former The Verve frontman officially confirmed as Oasis support act for UK tour

  21-10-2024 16:48
  
  A frontman for the well-known 1990s band The Verve has been confirmed as a support act for Oasis during their 2025 UK and Ireland tour.
  
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• In-form Ramsbottom United march on in FA Vase

  21-10-2024 16:08
  
  Back to the Riverside for the third time in a week and Euxton Villa comprised the opposition in the FA Vase, writes Charley Rattan.
  
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• Major road closed for "some time" as Lorry crashes into central reservation

  21-10-2024 16:05
  
  Major delays are expected as all traffic has been held along the A56 at Huncoat due to a lorry crashing into the central reservation.
  
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• Third controversial plan for fishing lake at 'Blue Lagoon' set to go in

  21-10-2024 16:00
  
  A controversial proposal to partially fill in a moorland beauty spot to create a fishing lake put on hold in October 2023 is back on the agenda.
  
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• Call to speed up banking hub rollout for Lancashire

  21-10-2024 16:00
  
  A NEW type of bank designed to plug the gap left by the decline of the traditional high street branch is not being rolled out quickly enough in Lancashire.
  
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• Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis

  21-10-2024 15:38
  
  Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
  
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• John Eustace provides latest on Blackburn Rovers fitness doubt

  21-10-2024 15:08
  
  The latest team for Blackburn Rovers against West Brom
  
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• Rapist threatened to set his victim on fire in vile and abusive messages

  21-10-2024 15:00
  
  A Preston man has been jailed after raping a woman and threatening to set her on fire.
  
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• Everything to know as Christmas by the Sea returns to Blackpool this winter

  21-10-2024 14:35
  
  Christmas by the Sea returns Blackpool, Lancashire this year with a free ice skating rink, simulated snowfalls, rides, Christmas market chalets and more.
  
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• Large 19th Century home's West Wing to be extended, planners rule

  21-10-2024 14:00
  
  A 19th Century house once used as a residence for older people is to be extended with changes to its 'West Wing'.
  
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• Free Remembrance events bus travel for military personnel

  21-10-2024 14:00
  
  Current and former members of the armed forces will get free travel from East Lancashire's three main bus operators for next month's Remembrance events.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers star fuelling on self-criticism with warning for West Brom

  21-10-2024 14:00
  
  The Blackburn Rovers attacker believes Ewood Park is a difficult place for away teams at the moment
  
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• Lightpool Festival shines across resort

  21-10-2024 13:56 via bbc.com
  
  Illuminated art trails and 3D projections light up Blackpool as part of the annual Lightpool Festival.
  
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• Ex-Corrie star gives support to on-screen husband as character killed off

  21-10-2024 13:28
  
  Ex-Coronation Street star Vicky Entwistle has sent support to former on-screen husband Bruce Jones, whose character is being killed off.
  
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• Attempted murder charge after 'slashing' incident in early hours

  21-10-2024 13:22
  
   A Darwen man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged slashing incident which has left a man in hospital.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen supports National Adoption Week - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  21-10-2024 13:20
  Blackburn with Darwen supports National Adoption Week  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• Attempted murder charge after man slashed in face

  21-10-2024 13:14 via bbc.com
  
  The victim, aged in his 30s, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, police say.
  
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• Driver fined £100 for 32-second stop on red lines

  21-10-2024 12:38 via bbc.com
  
  A legal expert says fining Dave Turner for such a brief stop is "absolutely ludicrous".
  
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• Funeral home inspection findings reveal no issues so far

  21-10-2024 12:30
  
  More than 50 Lancashire funeral homes have so far been inspected after the government recommended councils check up on undertakers in their area.
  
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• Takeaway crackdown advice as rates are revealed

  21-10-2024 12:00
  
  NEARLY half of Lancashire’s takeaways are located in the most deprived parts of the county, new figures reveal.
  
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• 'Exceptional' - Blackburn Rovers boss' exciting prediction for Liverpool loanee

  21-10-2024 12:00
  
  Owen Beck impressed his head coach after returning to the Blackburn Rovers team
  
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• Coronation Street to kill off legendary character in shocking twist

  21-10-2024 11:38
  
  Reports suggest that ITV Coronation Street writers will be killing off Les Battersby after appearing on the soap for nearly 30 years.
  
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• Volunteers appeal for Blackburn's Poppy Appeal efforts

  21-10-2024 11:00
  
  AN appeal has been issued for volunteers to help support the Poppy Appeal in Blackburn up to Remembrance Sunday.
  
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• Call for volunteers to help in Blackburn's Poppy Appeal efforts

  21-10-2024 11:00
  
  A call has been issued for volunteers to help support the Poppy Appeal in Blackburn up to Remembrance Sunday.
  
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• Major delay on M6 as "shed load" of bricks fall on road

  21-10-2024 10:44
  
  Major delays are expected on the M6 northbound after a “shed load” of bricks fell from the back of a truck.
  
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• Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November

  21-10-2024 10:42
  
  Critics have said it would be a "major blow" to drivers who continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis.
  
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• 'My draw to come back' - Todd Cantwell shares exciting Blackburn Rovers verdict

  21-10-2024 10:36
  
  Todd Cantwell made his full Ewood Park debut and spoke to local media after the game
  
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• Fundraiser launched for Accrington Stanley mural

  21-10-2024 09:58 via bbc.com
  
  Accrington Stanley supporters want to create a "powerful tribute" to the club and town's heritage.
  
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• Tree blocking railway between Bolton and Blackburn - updates

  21-10-2024 09:39
  
  A tree has fallen on the line
  
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• Tree blocking railway between Bolton and Blackburn - recap

  21-10-2024 09:39
  
  A tree has fallen on the line
  
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• Severe train delays between Manchester and Warrington as person hit by train

  21-10-2024 09:06
  
  Severe delays between Manchester and Warrington after a person was hit by a train this morning
  
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• Severe train delays as person hit by train

  21-10-2024 09:06
  
  Severe delays between Manchester and Warrington after a person was hit by a train this morning
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen supports National Adoption Week - theshuttle.org.uk

  21-10-2024 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen supports National Adoption Week  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• 'Cancer research saved my life,' says mum-of-two

  21-10-2024 07:37 via bbc.com
  
  Rebecca Oldham carries the BRCA1 gene, which can increase the risk of getting certain cancers.
  
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• Sex offender breached court order by deleting apps from phone

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  A convicted sex offender breached a sexual harm prevention order by deleting apps from his mobile
  
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• Salon 'over the moon' to be crowned Lancashire Telegraph's Best Salon 2024

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Beauty Retreat has been crowned East Lancashire’s best beauty salon after a fiercely fought competition between some of the region’s top beauticians.
  
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• Revamped play area opens thanks to landfill tip cash grant

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  A NEWLY refurbished play area in an East Lancashire township is now open.
  
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• Play specialists to create new playground for disadvantaged kids

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  A partnership is set to transform inclusive play for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
  
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• New staff join growing digital performance agency at pivotal time

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  A digital performance agency in Burnley has hired two new recruits at a pivotal time as it continues its growth and success.
  
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• Mum claimed £8,000 in universal credit she was not entitled to

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  A WOMAN continued her claim for universal credit despite no longer having care of her two children.
  
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• Mansion with long history and surprising link to Alice in Wonderland to reopen

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  Oak Hill Mansion, on Manchester Road in Accrington, is set to reopen as a nursing home on November 3.
  
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• Makers market set to showcase 'the best of the North West'

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Makers Market is coming to Friargate in Preston to showcase a range of food, drinks and homemade goods.
  
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• Blackburn residents ‘could go to jail’ after ‘cones moved to save parking spot’

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn residents ‘could face jail time’ after ‘traffic cones moved to save parking space’
  
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• Blackburn One Direction super fan hosting memorial event for Liam Payne

  21-10-2024 06:00
  
  Alex Hodkinson is asking Liam Payne fans to gather at Blackburn Town Hall on Thursday (October 24).
  
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