Blackburn with Darwen news

• Eustace encouraged by progress as Rovers aim to keep building

  24-10-2024 18:00
  
  John Eustace has been encouraged by Rovers' progress - but believes there is still more to come from his side
  
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• 'Trouble in the rubble': Iconic brewery visitor centre is demolished

  24-10-2024 17:59
  
  The Thwaites visitor centre on Penny Street, Blackburn was located next to the site of the old Thwaites Brewery
  
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• 'Trouble in the rubble': Digger stuck as iconic brewery visitor centre demolished

  24-10-2024 17:59
  
  Work to demolish a town centre building is underway in Blackburn, but it is not clear if the works are going entirely to plan
  
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• Mystery Lancashire man wins £1m in lottery and set to jet off to Caribbean

  24-10-2024 16:49
  
  A mystery man from Lancashire has won £1m in the Euromillions lottery
  
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• Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend

  24-10-2024 16:22
  
  This weekend only, Asda is selling Heroes, Roses, Quality Street and Celebrations for 2 for £5 for Asda Rewards customers.
  
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• Title-chasing Catterall driven by his American dream

  24-10-2024 15:59
  
  Jack Catterall aims to “make some noise” with his performance against Regis Prograis on Saturday to keep alive his American dream, writes George Sessions.
  
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• Man arrested and car seized after police discover 'quantity of drugs'

  24-10-2024 15:23
  
  While “most road users” drove in a safe manner police stopped three vehicles for speeding
  
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• Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay

  24-10-2024 15:01
  
  Check your change and the back of your sofa for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as it has sold for £107 on eBay this week.
  
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• New James May show in doubt after Grand Tour star injured in bike crash

  24-10-2024 14:58
  
  James May's new Channel 5 show 'The Great Explorers with James May' has been impacted.
  
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• Boy, 15, in serious condition after park attack

  24-10-2024 14:26 via bbc.com
  
  Police say the boy was attacked by "four males wearing masks" and has a serious head injury.
  
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• Affluent East Lancs village set for new smoke controls

  24-10-2024 14:00
  
  AN affluent East Lancashire village is to be brought into a borough's smoke control area after concerns about the fumes from wood burning stoves.
  
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• ‘Heart as big as his biceps’: Tributes to paddleboarder after police find body

  24-10-2024 13:30
  
  The 29-year-old’s body was discovered by a police underwater search team at Dovestone Reservoir at 6.15pm on Wednesday, October 23, bringing a major four-day search to a tragic conclusion
  
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• Review: Stones in his Pockets at Octagon is a multi-tasking masterclass

  24-10-2024 13:10
  
  Given Bolton’s current reputation as the North West’s film capital with crews arriving in town almost on a weekly basis, it’s more than appropriate that this revival of the award-winning comedy should end its current run at the Octagon
  
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• National Adoption Week: Several children in Blackburn with Darwen waiting for adoption placement - MSN

  24-10-2024 13:05
  National Adoption Week: Several children in Blackburn with Darwen waiting for adoption placement  MSN
  
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• Sentence date set for man charged over burglary at football club shop

  24-10-2024 11:30
  
  A man will be sentenced next month over a burglary at the Burnley FC club shop
  
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• Boy, 15, left with serious head injury after 'assault by four men in masks’

  24-10-2024 11:27
  
  Police received a report of an assault at Faraday Park, at around 8.30pm on Tuesday (October 22).
  
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• Baby's 'unexpected' death sparks police probe

  24-10-2024 10:57 via bbc.com
  
  Police were called to a home after a baby boy was found "unresponsive" by paramedics.
  
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• West Brom boss Corberan makes claim over 'obvious' penalty

  24-10-2024 10:50
  
  The verdict from the West Brom camp following their goalless draw against Rovers
  
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• One lane on A56 is set to be closed until Friday – here is why

  24-10-2024 09:26
  
  Why one lane on A56
  
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• Why the M55 eastbound was closed last night

  24-10-2024 08:34
  
  The M55 near junction two, was experiencing heavy delays due to a vehicle catching fire.
  
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• Farnworth SC youngsters scoop a host of awards

  24-10-2024 08:20
  
  Young cricketers from across Bolton and Lancashire gathered in the town recently for the North West Cricket League’s second junior cricket presentation.
  
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• Musician Patricia marks 70-year orchestral career

  24-10-2024 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  Oboe player Patricia Chippendale started playing with both Burnley and Colne Orchestras aged nine.
  
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• Rovers and Burnley to auction match shirts again for Poppy Appeal

  24-10-2024 06:23
  
  Match-worn shirts bearing the poppy are being offered up for auction by Blackburn Rovers and Burnley to support the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
  
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• Warning that clocks going back could confuse dementia sufferers

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Alzheimer's Society has warned that this month's clock change could confuse those with the condition.
  
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• Villagers split over decision to approve pub's conversion to home

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Approved plans to convert the Duke of York pub in Grindleton into a residential home have left some residents divided.
  
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• ‘Traumatic day’ as shop owner closes after car smashes through building

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  A white car crashed into No. 51 on King Street, Whalley, causing major damage to the shopfront.
  
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• The country's 3rd most haunted house invites you in for a special Halloween tour

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  'The third most haunted house in Britain', Hoghton Tower, is inviting people to its ghost tours.
  
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• Telecoms firm makes 'big step' by acquiring IT services business

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn-based telecoms provider, Claritel, has expanded into IT services after buying another firm.
  
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• 'She told you no but you repeatedly ignored her' - judge's words to sex offender

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Barnoldswick man sexually assaulted a woman in her own home despite her repeatedly rejecting his advances.
  
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• Pub with menu for pooches and 'doggy roast dinner' plus friendly locals

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  This week's pub lies just on the fringe of Lancashire, close to Bolton, and offers something unique for our four-legged friends.
  
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• Plans for new pump track in East Lancashire town approved

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Plans to build a new pump track in Longridge Recreation Ground have been approved.
  
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• New 'Mockingbird' extended fostering family being created - Lancashire Telegraph

  24-10-2024 06:00
  New 'Mockingbird' extended fostering family being created  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• New 'Mockingbird' extended fostering family being created

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council is rolling out a new 'Mockingbird' fostering model which provides carers with an extended family for support.
  
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• Musical theatre group's Beauty and the Beast launch night

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  A LAUNCH night has been pencilled in for Blackburn Musical Theatre's spring 2025 production of Beauty and the Beast.
  
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• Lancashire ranked among UK areas at highest risk of cybercrime

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire is in the top ten UK areas most at risk of cybercrime
  
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• Judge in case of murdered woman leaves £5,000 to foundation in her memory

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  The judge who presided over the murder of Sophie Lancaster, who was killed in Bacup in 2007, left money in his will to a foundation set up in her memory.
  
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• Hayden Carter latest after Blackburn Rovers suffer injury concern

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  John Eustace is 'hopeful' Hayden Carter's knee injury won't be too serious.
  
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• ‘Get out of your comfort zone’ says explorer Simon Reeve ahead of Blackburn date

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  His new show might be titled To the Ends of the Earth but Simon Reeve doesn’t expect his audience to be quite so ambitious
  
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• Free 'goody bag giveaways' at Toys"R"Us opening event

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  A new shop in St Annes will celebrate its opening event with free giveaways.
  
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• Dave Fishwick calls for changes to scheme where ‘poor always seem to pay more’

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  “Poor always seem to pay more’ - Dave Fishwick calls for changes to buy now pay later schemes
  
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• College receives Silver Award for support of armed forces community

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Nelson and Colne College Group has earned a silver award for its dedicated support of the armed forces community.
  
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• Childcare provider, where children "flourish" retains 'outstanding' Ofsted

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley childcare provider, where children “flourish in this exceptional environment”, has retained its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted.
  
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• Charity to help distribute £2m fund to tackle fuel poverty this winter

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn charity will help distribute a £2 million emergency support fund to aid those struggling with fuel poverty.
  
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• Catheter bag? Weirdest items litter pickers have found this year

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  “We find all sorts of stuff, knives, needles, even a catheter bag last week!” - These are the strangers items litter pickers in one town have found on their rounds.
  
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• Business among UK’s best independent Italian restaurants after awards shortlist

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  La Laconda, in Market Street, Gisburn, has made the finals in two award categories at the PAPA Awards honouring the best Italian food.
  
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• Blackburn's Scouts are asking adults to "be taken out of their comfort zone"

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Scouts are asking for adults to “be taken out of their comfort zone” to help support growing numbers of children.
  
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• Blackburn chippy ‘rises from ashes’ after fire caused £50K worth of damage

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  Old Mill Hill Chippy, in Blackburn, closed on April 5 after a fire, but is now reopening following restoration work.
  
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• BBC's DIY SOS returns with search for new participants

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  BBC's DIY SOS is back and looking for participants to join the show.
  
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• An East Lancs council warning over fireworks ahead of bonfire night

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire Council are urging residents to use fireworks in a considerable and responsible manner as bonfire night approaches.
  
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• £50 voucher and football tickets up for grabs as Halloween trail returns to town

  24-10-2024 06:00
  
  £50 gift voucher and football tickets up for grabs as Halloween shop trail returns to town
  
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