Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blacko's Herbie stars as England win stern Samoa test

  27-10-2024 17:41
  
  Blacko rugby league star Herbie Farnworth opened the scoring for England and assisted another as they beat Samoa in Wigan.
  
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• The 10 'unsettling' animals secretly living in your home including 'invisible' mites

  27-10-2024 15:01
  
  From spiders and bats to bed bugs and mice - here are 10 "unsettling" animals that are secretly living in your home according to BBC Countryfile.
  
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• Police shut rural road due to concern for welfare

  27-10-2024 14:26
  
  Police have closed a rural road, just outside of Lancaster after a concern for welfare was raised.
  
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• Arrests made after more than 200 gather at 'illegal rave' at historic castle

  27-10-2024 14:05
  
  Two people were arrested after around 200 people gathered for an illegal rave at a historic castle overnight.
  
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• Long delays on M65 due to stalled vehicle

  27-10-2024 14:03
  
  Delays are building on the M65 due to one lane being closed due to a stalled vehicle at Junction 3, Chorley Road.
  
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• Speeding Lamborghini driver 'asked to be let off as it's his wedding day'

  27-10-2024 12:59
  
  A speeding Lamborghini driver who also had no insurance asked to be “let off as it's his wedding day”, police have said.
  
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• Police to step up patrols ahead of bonfire night

  27-10-2024 12:28 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire police and other emergency services are stepping up patrols to keep residents safe.
  
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• Crowds in Accrington dazzled by spectacular light show

  27-10-2024 12:00
  
  Accrington residents were wowed by an incredible light show in the town centre, which transformed heritage architecture with contemporary installations.
  
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• 'Illegal rave' held overnight at historic castle

  27-10-2024 11:18
  
  An all night rave is believed to have been held overnight and into the early hours of the morning at a historic landmark.
  
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• Car goes up in flames in Nelson

  27-10-2024 09:25
  
  Pictures and videos have emerged after a car caught fire in Nelson last night, October 26.
  
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• Contact the police if you see this 'XL Bully' in Rossendale

  27-10-2024 08:52
  
  Police are looking to seize an "XL Bully" after an attack left another dog dead and its owner with injuries to her hand in Rossendale.
  
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• Contact the police if you see this XL Bully

  27-10-2024 08:52
  
  Police are looking to seize an XL Bully after an attack left another dog dead and its owner with injuries to her hand.
  
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• Plan to install defibrillators in resort hubs

  27-10-2024 08:25 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool Council has previously resisted communication hubs as they could "clutter up the town centre".
  
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• There's easier ways to stop road deaths than banning teens having passengers

  27-10-2024 06:39
  
  Banning teen drivers from taking passengers robs them of their independence, and there are much easier ways of preventing road deaths.
  
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• Warning over anti-social behaviour as bonfire night approaches

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  East Lancashire’s emergency services have warned anyone thinking of committing anti-social behaviour will face “serious consequences” ahead of Bonfire Night.
  
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• Visit huge herd of alpacas and llamas and walk with animals at this picturesque site

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  The animals all have their own unique personality and are carefully matched with the people who walk with them
  
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• Village built for injured First World War veterans to celebrate 100 year anniversary

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Westfield War Memorial Village in Lancaster, built for injured First World War veterans, is set to celebrate its centenary.
  
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• Unpaid carers in East Lancs receive £3,000 grant from building society

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation has donated £3,000 to support unpaid carers in East Lancashire towns.
  
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• Tributes to journalist, 'whose pride knew no bounds', who has died aged 93

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley former journalist, whose “pride in her family knew no bounds, " has died peacefully aged 93 on Thursday, October 24.
  
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• Township heritage to be celebrated with an exhibition and ballad

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  The rich history of an East Lancashire township will go on display next month
  
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• The inspirational civic pride groups which have made towns more beautiful

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  Hard-working volunteers in two groups have been leading the way in making their towns nicer places to live in the last two years - and there is no sign of them slowing down
  
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• The grisly tales of one of Lancashire's oldest homes set for 700th anniversary

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  A new project delves into the ghostly history of Samlesbury Hall as it prepares to celebrate its 700th anniversary
  
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• The 'cosy' cafe at the bottom of Pendle Hill that serves 'delicious' food

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle Hill is popular for walkers but have you found The Cabin at the bottom of it? It's a cafe that sells a variety of dishes including Full English breakfasts.
  
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• Tesco customers and staff raise more than £30k for hospices in need

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  Tesco staff and customers have raised more than £30,000 for hospices including Rossendale and Pendleside.
  
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• Prolific shoplifter said he stole again to pay off debt to drug dealer

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  A SHOPLIFTER who stole to fund his drug habit continued to offend despite being on a suspended prison sentence.
  
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• Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024 finalists revealed

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024 has announced its finalists for the Best Small Event and Best Large Event of the year.
  
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• 'He told me I'd make my dead dad proud - then he stole my life savings'

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  A teenage day trader from Chorley was scammed out of his life savings by a fraudster who pretended to be his friend.
  
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• Gas works to continue at busy town centre junction

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  A road in central Burnley is set to continue for “longer than originally hoped” as investigation unveils gas leak underneath Royle Road.
  
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• 'From Cousin Itt to Uncle Fester' - Mum's Halloween head shave for Andy's Man Club

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  Dawn O'Brien, a B&M manager from St Annes, will shave her head on Halloween to raise awareness for men's mental health.
  
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• East Lancs theatre group staging relaxed version of annual pantomime

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire drama society is hosting a relaxed version of their annual pantomime – to make the show more accessible for people who would not normally be able to enjoy the theatre.
  
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• East Lancs Gladiator turned TV doctor says knowledge is power when it comes to health

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  The GP and This Morning medic talks about hearing loss, perimenopause and why ‘knowledge is power’ when it comes to our health
  
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• Food hygiene ratings given to two Blackburn with Darwen takeaways - MSN

  27-10-2024 04:51
  Food hygiene ratings given to two Blackburn with Darwen takeaways  MSN
  
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• Promoter Hearn's praise for Chorley's support for Catterall

  27-10-2024 02:29
  
  Matchroom boxing chief Eddie Hearn hailed the 'absolutely fantastic' support from the people of Chorley after thousands roared Jack Catterall on to a fine victory in Manchester on Saturday night.
  
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• Catterall eyeing world title after stunning Co-op glory

  27-10-2024 02:24
  
  CHORLEY’S Jack Catterall wants a world title shot in 2025 after a thrilling unanimous points victory against American Regis Prograis on Saturday night.
  
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