Blackburn with Darwen news

• Police appeal after man exposes himself three times

  29-10-2024 21:57
  
  Incidents happened on Burnley Road and Percy Street on Monday evening.
  
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• Man exposes himself 3 times within 20 minutes - twice to teenagers

  29-10-2024 21:57
  
  Incidents happened on Burnley Road and Percy Street on Monday evening.
  
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• Teen accused of Southport murders facing terror charge

  29-10-2024 20:45 via bbc.com
  
  Axel Rudakubana is accused of producing the poison ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda training manual.
  
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• 'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune

  29-10-2024 19:45
  
  Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.
  
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• East Lancs MP speaks of 'magnificent and diverse town of Haslingden' at Westminster

  29-10-2024 18:00
  
  NEW East Lancashire MP Sarah Smith used her maiden speech at Westminster to claim the government's Employment Rights Bill was the successor to the 19th Century Haslingden loom riots.
  
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• Child benefit changes and free nursery hours: What can families expect in the budget?

  29-10-2024 17:37
  
  Families across the country will be hoping for a helping hand as Labour announces its first budget in almost 15 years. Parents, particularly those on lower incomes, will be looking for help with child benefit, breakfast clubs and free childcare hours.
  
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• New 412-room hotel boasting £80m design opens at Manchester Airport

  29-10-2024 17:27
  
  A new hotel with 412 rooms has opened at Manchester Airport.
  
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• Blackburn College targeted in "cyber security incident"

  29-10-2024 17:02
  
  Lessons are continuing at Blackburn College despite it experiencing a “cyber security incident” with issues created across the network.
  
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• 'Extremely violent' man carried out 'sickening' hammer attack on two victims

  29-10-2024 16:57
  
  David Cairney attacked a man with a hammer inside a flat in Stonyhurst Road and a woman came to help the victim.
  
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• Huge Coronation Street stunt scrapped by bosses over major concern, says writer

  29-10-2024 16:44
  
  A Coronation Street writer has revealed how ITV bosses scrapped a massive stunt over a major concern.
  
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• Delays on motorway after Jaguar driver crashes into central reservation

  29-10-2024 16:31
  
  There are delays on the M6 between Samlesbury and Longridge after a Jaguar driver crashed into the central reservation.
  
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• Rail campaigner Derek Jennings funeral details revealed

  29-10-2024 16:00
  
  THE funeral of leading East Lancashire rail campaigner Derek Jennings will be held on Monday November 11.
  
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• Rail campaigner Derek Jennings funeral details confirmed

  29-10-2024 16:00
  
  THE funeral of leading East Lancashire rail campaigner Derek Jennings will be held on Monday November 11.
  
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• 'Exciting' programme of live music bringing 124 gigs to Blackburn to boost nightlife

  29-10-2024 16:00
  
  Blackburn Gigs will see the live performances take place across bars, restaurants and town centre venues from now until March 2025 as part of a new pilot.
  
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• Restaurant resumes battle to keep Covid atrium

  29-10-2024 15:51 via bbc.com
  
  The Eating Inn in Blackpool submits a new planning application for an extension the council say is "detrimental".
  
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• Pedestrian, 82, struck by motorbike seriously hurt

  29-10-2024 15:39 via bbc.com
  
  The motorbike rider, a man in his 20s, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries, police say.
  
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• LIVE: Motorway blocked and traffic queueing after crash

  29-10-2024 15:04
  
  The M6 is blocked between Samlesbury and Longridge due to a crash.
  
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• LIVE: Lane closed on motorway after Jaguar driver crashes into barrier

  29-10-2024 15:04
  
  The M6 is blocked between Samlesbury and Longridge due to a crash.
  
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• Lane closed on motorway after Jaguar driver crashes into barrier - RECAP

  29-10-2024 15:04
  
  The M6 is blocked between Samlesbury and Longridge due to a crash.
  
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• Is there an age limit for trick or treating at Halloween in UK?

  29-10-2024 15:00
  
  Find out if there is a legal age limit to trick or treating during Halloween in the UK.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers Women's tricky start as head coach points to inexperience

  29-10-2024 15:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers Women have won one of their opening six Championship games after losing a number of key players in the summer
  
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• Man charged over alleged thefts from stores

  29-10-2024 14:29
  
  The incidents happened at three stores in Preston and Leyland.
  
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• Secondary school application deadline looms for families across Lancashire

  29-10-2024 14:24
  
  Parents and carers of Lancashire children who are starting secondary school next year have just a few days left to apply for a place.
  
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• LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Secondary school application deadline looms

  29-10-2024 14:24
  
  Parents and carers of Lancashire children who are starting secondary school next year have just a few days left to apply for a place.
  
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• Amazing transformation of 3 dogs rescued from filthy home - pictures

  29-10-2024 14:12
  
  Three dogs found living on top of piles of rubbish in an empty house are now settling into loving new homes.
  
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• Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever

  29-10-2024 13:59
  
  The majority of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever, according to a new study for the Journalism Matters campaign.
  
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• Students 'could keep their flats' after graduation

  29-10-2024 13:06 via bbc.com
  
  The firm behind the Jubilee Court in Preston is also seeking permission for key workers to be able to move in
  
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• Man to stand trial accused of 20 historic sex offences including rape

  29-10-2024 13:00
  
  A Barnoldswick man will stand trial next year after pleading not guilty to 20 historic sex offences.
  
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• Town tells Bank of Dave founder their Budget hopes

  29-10-2024 12:49 via bbc.com
  
  The Budget "could be the difference between survival and not" for some local businesses in Burnley.
  
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• Tickets on sale for Blackburn with Darwen's 'popular' remembrance concert - Yahoo News UK

  29-10-2024 12:35
  Tickets on sale for Blackburn with Darwen's 'popular' remembrance concert  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Tickets on sale for Blackburn with Darwen's 'popular' remembrance concert

  29-10-2024 12:35
  
  TICKETS are now on sale for this year’s annual Blackburn with Darwen Remembrance Concert.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' 12-game review: Exceeding expectations and areas to improve

  29-10-2024 12:35
  
  Elliott Jackson takes a look at the data behind Blackburn Rovers' impressive start at the quarter-mark of the Championship season
  
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• Emmerdale star's 'shock' axe after being on ITV soap for more than 10 years

  29-10-2024 12:00
  
  Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell who plays the role of Amelia Spencer has been axed from the ITV soap after 13 years.
  
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• Key Sheffield United player ruled out of Blackburn Rovers clash

  29-10-2024 11:00
  
  Sheffield United will be without a third player in as many games against Blackburn Rovers due to suspension
  
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• Crashes on two main roads cause havoc for commuters

  29-10-2024 10:43
  
  Crashes on the M65 and A56 caused mayhem for commuters in East Lancashire this morning (October 29).
  
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• 'They pulled out the stops to find Jay Slater - they need to do same now for my son'

  29-10-2024 10:07
  
  Calls for police to review new evidence in missing Levi Davis case
  
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• Blackburn Rovers forward sends clear message to John Eustace

  29-10-2024 10:01
  
  Harry Leonard hit a hat-trick whilst several first-teamers played 90 minutes on Monday night
  
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• I'm a Celeb spin-off show confirmed with 3 new hosts but fans will be 'avoiding'

  29-10-2024 09:50
  
  The ITV2 spin-off show of I'm a Celebrity titled 'I'm a Celebrity Unpacked' was confirmed on Good Morning Britain today - see the three new hosts.
  
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• DVLA £1,000 fine warning as drivers aged over 70 risk losing their licence

  29-10-2024 09:47
  
  Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine
  
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• Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?

  29-10-2024 09:45
  
  Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey
  
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• RECAP: Motorway blocked and traffic slow due to ANOTHER crash

  29-10-2024 08:35
  
  Traffic is moving slowly on the M65 westbound this morning due to a crash between J3 and J2.
  
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• Motorway blocked and traffic slow due to ANOTHER crash - updates

  29-10-2024 08:35
  
  Traffic is moving slowly on the M65 westbound this morning due to a crash between J3 and J2.
  
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• 50,000 Oasis tickets set to be cancelled and sold again on Ticketmaster

  29-10-2024 07:46
  
  The Oasis Live ’25 promoters said the “examination of ticket sales is ongoing” and the results will be “passed to relevant law enforcement”.
  
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• Plan for new primary schools is scrapped

  29-10-2024 07:14 via bbc.com
  
  The county council has agreed to build a secondary school but plans for two primary schools are dropped.
  
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• Great photo recalls memories of Blackburn's Ainsworth Street spiral?

  29-10-2024 07:00
  
  Here’s an unusual view of one of Blackburn’s best remembered ‘lost’ town centre features - the spiral ramp leading to the walkway over Ainsworth Street which connected the market to the shopping centre
  
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• Wildlife Trust appeal to save newts and their habitats in Lancashire

  29-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is asking for help to raise £5,000 to save newts and pond habitats across the county.
  
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• Warning issued to parents over dangers of AI

  29-10-2024 06:00
  
  The founder of The Safety-Verse has warned that parents must be aware of the risks artificial intelligence (AI) poses to their children
  
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• 'The results speak for themselves': 14 people given help to launch micro-businesses

  29-10-2024 06:00
  
  The Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service (BPRCVS) has helped 14 people start their own micro-businesses
  
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• Taxi firm can continue to use old sandwich shop despite concerns

  29-10-2024 06:00
  
  Sun Cars has been using the previously empty retail unit once home to 'Almonds, Nutz about Butz' without local authority approval.
  
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• RSPCA looking for volunteers to help wildlife

  29-10-2024 06:00
  
  The RSPCA is seeking volunteers to take part in various tasks to support local ecosystems
  
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