Blackburn with Darwen news

• CohenCare: Hikma's Business

  30-10-2024 23:23
  
  CohenCare is a home care company dedicated to providing personalized support and companionship to individuals in need. They focus on enhancing the quality of life for their clients through tailored services that promote independence and dignity.
  
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• Eden Project Morecambe to go ahead with £50m fund

  30-10-2024 19:46 via bbc.com
  
  A local MP says "£50m is in the bag" for the project, which Labour had not previously committed to.
  
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• Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud

  30-10-2024 19:19 via bbc.com
  
  The trio, including a husband and wife, are charged after a National Crime Agency investigation.
  
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• Coin hoard plotters lose prison release appeal

  30-10-2024 18:14 via bbc.com
  
  Craig Best and Roger Pilling are serving jail terms for planning to sell 44 coins worth £766,000.
  
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• East Lancs council hit by cyber-attack with website down after incident at college

  30-10-2024 18:07
  
  A cyber attack has hit an East Lancashire authority with staff actively working with security officers to address the issue.
  
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• Preston North End ask fans to knit giant scarf

  30-10-2024 18:03 via bbc.com
  
  The club and The National Football Museum are inviting fans to knit a section each of a giant Preston North End scarf.
  
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• 'Patience is key' for Leonard as young striker bides his time

  30-10-2024 18:00
  
  Rovers youngster Harry Leonard on his prolific form for the U21s and getting his body back used to regular football
  
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• Scott Mills urges Jordan North to hire unusual home helper

  30-10-2024 17:59
  
  Jordan North has hired an unusual home helper and can’t recommend it strongly enough.
  
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• 'King of Curry' who founded restaurant chain Akbar's posthumously honoured at awards

  30-10-2024 17:08
  
  Akbar's founder Shabir Hussain has been posthumously recognised at an awards ceremony.
  
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• Four arrested after man suffers head injury in 'aggravated burglary'

  30-10-2024 16:33
  
  Four men have been arrested after an aggravated burglary in Nelson on Monday, police have said.
  
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• Lancashire County Council uncertain over future of bus fares after budget

  30-10-2024 16:30
  
  Lancashire County Council is reviewing bus fare prices after the cap rose to £3 in today’s Budget.
  
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• First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London

  30-10-2024 16:23
  
  A person in London is believed to have the first case of the potentially deadly strain of mpox.
  
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• Toth outlines Championship aim after valuable minutes with U21s

  30-10-2024 16:00
  
  Balazs Toth on adjusting to life at Rovers and being ready for when his chance comes along
  
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• Toth outlines Championship aim after full 90 minutes with U21s

  30-10-2024 16:00
  
  Balazs Toth on adjusting to life at Rovers and being ready for when his chance comes along
  
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• Rapist who sent victim an apology message jailed

  30-10-2024 15:58 via bbc.com
  
  James Critchley raped the woman in her own home and sent her an apology a week later, police say.
  
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• Man 'punched in chest' after demand to hand over his wallet

  30-10-2024 15:38
  
  Police are searching for a suspect following an attempted robbery in Accrington in which a man was punched in the chest.
  
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• Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

  30-10-2024 15:35
  
  Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.
  
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• Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

  30-10-2024 15:33
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the draught duty on alcoholic drinks will fall by 1.7%.
  
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• Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

  30-10-2024 15:33
  
  In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”
  
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• What age can my child cross the road all by themselves in the UK?

  30-10-2024 15:32
  
  Here is everything you need to know about letting your kid cross the road all by themselves in the UK.
  
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• Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves' budget and 'very big' tax rises

  30-10-2024 15:31
  
  Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has responded to Rachel Reeves' budget and tax rises.
  
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• Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

  30-10-2024 15:30
  
  Employers’ national insurance contributions will increase but Chancellor Rachel Reevees has thrown a lifeline to small businesses. The Employment Allowance will increase from £5,000 to £10,500 so 865,000 employers won’t pay any national insurance at all next yea
  
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• Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

  30-10-2024 15:30
  
  National Minimum Wage increases and an increase in employer National Insurance contributions in the autumn budget may be the final nails in the coffin for struggling firms. But, workers and public sector workers say they need urgent help.
  
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• Hospitality businesses issue last-minute autumn budget plea

  30-10-2024 15:29
  
  Hospitality businesses across the UK have made a last minute plea for a lifeline in the autumn budget. Food, drink and leisure businesses across the country are struggling to stay afloat, with many still struggling with the effects of Covid and Brexit, plus increased energy costs, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• Family's tribute to man with 'heart of gold' who died in motorbike crash

  30-10-2024 15:05
  
  A family have paid tribute to a Haslingden man with a 'heart of gold' who died in a motorbike crash near Kirkby Lonsdale.
  
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• Stolen ring posted back to owner with apology note

  30-10-2024 14:29 via bbc.com
  
  Darren Horsnell appealed on social media after his late fiancee's ring was stolen from his home.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle interference

  30-10-2024 14:15
  
  A Blackburn man has been arrested in Great Harwood on suspicion of vehicle interference.
  
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• 'Reward to be had' - Hyam's belief in Rovers' positive approach

  30-10-2024 14:13
  
  Dom Hyam on Rovers' brand of football and why he feels they are on the right path
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen live music project hits the town centre - Central Radio

  30-10-2024 14:01
  Blackburn with Darwen live music project hits the town centre  Central Radio
  
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• Two areas of East Lancs named best places in UK for trick-or-treating

  30-10-2024 13:00
  
  Two boroughs of East Lancashire have been named as the best areas for trick or treating ahead of Halloween on Thursday.
  
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• Review: Here You Come Again brings Dolly Parton magic into your life

  30-10-2024 12:47
  
  One of the great things about the theatre is that it offers pure escapism
  
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• Illegal vapes and tobacco seized as part of joint operation

  30-10-2024 12:47
  
  A joint operation by police in Burnley and Trading Standards saw large amounts of tobacco and vapes seized.
  
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• Man jailed after raping woman in her own home

  30-10-2024 12:42
  
  A man from Wesham has been jailed for more than seven years after raping a woman in her own home.
  
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• Fire and ambulance crews called to kitchen fire in East Lancs town

  30-10-2024 12:10
  
  Fire and ambulance crews were called to a kitchen fire in Haslingden last night (October 29).
  
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• Shopkeeper with ‘no regard’ for children’s safety sold illegal vape to 13-year-old

  30-10-2024 10:56
  
  A Rossendale shop has had a licence bid rejected after repeatedly selling vapes to children and having illegal products on its premises.
  
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• Is it illegal to trick-or-treat in the UK? What the law says and advice

  30-10-2024 10:22
  
  If you are going trick-or-treating this Halloween, find out if it is illegal, what the age limit is for children and how to avoid people knocking on your door.
  
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• Is it illegal to trick-or-treat in the UK? Find out what the age limit is

  30-10-2024 10:22
  
  If you are going trick-or-treating this Halloween, find out if it is illegal, what the age limit is for children and how to avoid people knocking on your door.
  
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• EastEnders actress to join new series of Waterloo Road as headteacher

  30-10-2024 10:22
  
  A former EastEnders actress is to take on the role of the new headteacher in the upcoming series of the BBC school drama Waterloo Road.
  
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• Bake Off fans 'gutted' as judges make 'bizarre decision' to send next baker home

  30-10-2024 09:41
  
  See who left Bake Off last night as Channel 4 fans say they are "gutted" to see the sixth contestant sent home by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
  
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• Drivers urged to find alternative routes as country lane closed due to crash

  30-10-2024 09:39
  
  Old Roman Road near Read is closed due to a crash, police have warned.
  
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• 7 simple steps to help dry your clothes in winter without a tumble dryer

  30-10-2024 09:39
  
  Worried about drying your clothes in the winter months and you don't have a tumble dryer? Never fear.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen live music project hits the town centre - Central Radio North West

  30-10-2024 08:00
  Blackburn with Darwen live music project hits the town centre  Central Radio North West
  
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• Memories of 1950s and 60s take a seat in the salon

  30-10-2024 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  A quirky new arts project allows people to listen to anecdotes from the past through retro hair dryers.
  
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• Work of churches and mosque praised at event

  30-10-2024 06:00
  
  The valuable work of mosques and churches in Burnley was highlighted at a special event attended by a number of community groups.
  
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• Woodland battery farm plan sparks several objections and defence

  30-10-2024 06:00
  
  The firm behind plans for a new battery farm on five acres of East Lancashire woodland have issued a statement explaining why the scheme should be approved after several objections.
  
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• "We are desperate for this" - £1.5m football facility could be 'underway by April'

  30-10-2024 06:00
  
  A £1.5million 3G football facility that will “get kids off the street” could be under construction as early as April, according to a councillor.
  
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• "We are desperate for this" - £1.5m football facility could be 'under way by April'

  30-10-2024 06:00
  
  A £1.5million 3G football facility that will “get kids off the street” could be under construction as early as April, according to a councillor.
  
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• Village's Christmas markets proved popular with festive shoppers

  30-10-2024 06:00
  
  Rivington is in the festive spirit this weekend, as the Village Green Tearoom Christmas Markets are in full swing and proving popular with festive-loving guests.
  
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• Veteran to visit 61 memorial sites ahead of Remembrance Sunday

  30-10-2024 06:00
  
  Phil Speddy will also take part in three Remembrance services, in Accrington, Haslingden and Rawtenstall.
  
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• Veteran set to visit 61 memorial sites ahead of Remembrance Sunday

  30-10-2024 06:00
  
  Phil Speddy will also take part in three Remembrance services, in Accrington, Haslingden and Rawtenstall.
  
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