Blackburn with Darwen news

• Major train disruption due to rail 'trespasser'

  02-11-2024 23:10 via bbc.com
  
  Disruptions are expected until the end of Saturday across large parts of northern England.
  
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• Chris McCausland reveals the offer from Strictly bosses he refused

  02-11-2024 21:17
  
  Comedian Chris McCausland has revealed an offer from BBC bosses he refused before appearing on Strictly Come Dancing 2024.
  
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• Strictly fans say not giving Lauren Oakley a partner was the 'worst decision'

  02-11-2024 21:15
  
  Strictly Come Dancing fans have said not giving Lauren Oakley a partner has been the "worst decision" this season after she filled in for Amy Dowden.
  
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• Severe disruption on trains as lines closed at Manchester Piccadilly - updates

  02-11-2024 17:19
  
  Due to trespassers on the railway at Manchester Piccadilly, all lines are closed.
  
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• Severe disruption on trains as lines closed at Manchester Piccadilly - recap

  02-11-2024 17:19
  
  Due to trespassers on the railway at Manchester Piccadilly, all lines are closed.
  
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• Helen Chamberlain reveals how she was nearly fired from Soccer AM by Tim Lovejoy

  02-11-2024 17:00
  
  Helen Chamberlain has revealed how she was nearly fired from the popular Sky Sports programme Soccer AM because of Tim Lovejoy.
  
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• Dramatic photos and videos show car in flames near Blackburn town centre

  02-11-2024 16:39
  
  Firefighters were called to the scene, opposite Barbara Castle Way Health Centre, where a car was on fire.
  
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• Dramatic photos and video show car in flames near Blackburn town centre

  02-11-2024 16:39
  
  Firefighters were called to the scene, opposite Barbara Castle Way Health Centre, where a Vauxhall was on fire.
  
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• John Eustace explains what Blackburn Rovers must improve in the final third

  02-11-2024 15:57
  
  The head coach gave his view on three games without a goal after a 2-0 defeat against Sheffield United
  
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• Calls for Mary and Giles to be axed from Gogglebox over fresh comments

  02-11-2024 15:52
  
  Channel 4 Gogglebox views have issued fresh calls to axe couple Mary Killen and Giles Wood from the show.
  
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• All to know on ITV's new drama Until I Kill You starring Anna Maxwell Martin

  02-11-2024 15:25
  
  Line of Duty's Anna Maxwell Martin and Endeavour's Shaun Evans star in the ITV true crime drama Until I Kill You
  
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• Blackburn Rovers player ratings as attackers struggle and goal drought continues

  02-11-2024 15:21
  
  Marks from Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers' goal drought continues
  
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• Sheffield United blunt Blackburn Rovers to end Ewood Park record

  02-11-2024 15:18
  
  Blackburn Rovers' wait for a goal continues after a 2-0 home defeat
  
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• Youth hub in doubt amid £100k funding gap

  02-11-2024 15:15 via bbc.com
  
  A charity says a government grant does not fully cover the cost of building a new youth hub.
  
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• Quick-thinking girl, 14, helped snare sex attacker after ‘disturbing assault’

  02-11-2024 13:48
  
  Dean Marroni sat on a bench next to the girl, started a conversation and then sexually assaulted her.
  
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• Kemi Badenoch to become new Conservative Party leader as Rishi Sunak steps down

  02-11-2024 13:31
  
  The winner of the Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch seeing Robert Jenrick lose polls.
  
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• Boots launches Black Friday sale with better than half price offers

  02-11-2024 13:04
  
  Boots has launched its 'biggest ever' Black Friday deals ­— and customers can shop now with top brands better than half price.
  
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• Strictly to mark 'icons' in brand new themed week as Amy Dowden misses show

  02-11-2024 12:35
  
  Strictly Come Dancing is to host a new theme week with 'icons' as Amy Dowden misses a week.
  
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• Aldi apologises for ‘disappointment’ as it discontinues baby food pouches

  02-11-2024 12:33
  
  Aldi has apologised to customers after they discontinued the popular Mamia Baby Breakfast Pouches.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United LIVE: Updates from Ewood Park

  02-11-2024 11:44
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Sheffield United LIVE: Campbell doubles the lead

  02-11-2024 11:44
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Sheffield United LIVE: Blades deserved winners

  02-11-2024 11:44
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Sheffield United: Blades deserved winners

  02-11-2024 11:44
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Sheffield United LIVE: Burrows opens the scoring

  02-11-2024 11:44
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Sheffield United LIVE: Score updates from Ewood Park

  02-11-2024 11:44
  
  Live updates, on-the-whistle analysis and reaction from Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers host Sheffield United.
  
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• Teenagers rescued from moors after getting lost on Halloween

  02-11-2024 08:57
  
  Police requested assistance from the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team to locate the group whose phone batteries had died.
  
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• 'Vital' money to ease congestion gets green light

  02-11-2024 08:28 via bbc.com
  
  Work is expected to include improving key road junctions to prevent town centre congestion in Blackpool.
  
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• Wildlife shelter's 'amazing effect' on wellbeing

  02-11-2024 08:27 via bbc.com
  
  The wildlife shelter helps people connect with nature and reach out to others, organisers say.
  
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• House plan for eyesore countryside kennels site blocked for being 'too modern'

  02-11-2024 06:35
  
  A council has opted to block plans to replace an eyesore, derelict former kennels in the countryside with a house because the plans are 'too modern'.
  
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• Rovers fan slapped with ban for 'mooning' away fans after goal

  02-11-2024 06:23
  
  A Blackburn Rovers supporter ‘mooned’ at Derby County fans after his team took a 2-1 lead late in the opening game of the season.
  
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• Paedophile in Cookie Monster pyjamas wanted to send girl, 13, naked photos

  02-11-2024 06:10
  
  A paedophile in denial engaged in sexualised internet chat with what he believed was a 13-year-old girl and wanted to send her naked photos.
  
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• 'World-class' Burnley businesses celebrated for serving area

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Three “world-class” Burnley businesses have been celebrated “not only for their excellence but also their investment, innovation and ambition.”
  
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• Woman who got suspended sentence over dangerous dog pretended to be police officer

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Ashiya Hussain, 34, was jailed for four months at Preston Magistrates’ Court in October after pleading guilty to impersonating a police officer and having two months of the previous suspended sentence activated.
  
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• 'We’ve had fantastic feedback': Rave reviews after café offering support opens

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  A café which focuses on supporting parents has opened - and customers have shared rave reviews
  
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• WATCH: Residents urged to be vigilant after man seen checking car doors

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Residents have been urged to stay vigilant after a man was seen checking car doors in Blackburn.
  
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• Urgent appeal from Blackburn firework display to transport wood

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  An appeal has been issued to ensure that on rog Blackburn’s most popular bonfires events goes off with a bang.
  
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• This is when you can meet cricketing great Jimmy Anderson in Blackburn

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Fans will be be able to meet Jimmy Anderson at Waterstones in The Mall on Tuesday November 12 as he signs copies of 'Finding The Edge'.
  
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• Readers reveal the closed down pubs and clubs they want to visit one more time

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  From Peppermint Place to The Vulcan, here are some of the closed down pubs and clubs in Lancashire that locals wish they could visit one more time.
  
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• Pub turned curry house is renowned for its ‘exceptional customer service’

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  The owner of a restaurant in Baxenden in the running for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Curry House competition says its food and customer service are unrivalled.
  
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• Popular florist overwhelmed with support following shocking vandalism

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Ewood Florist, opposite Blackburn Rovers' stadium, also had paint thrown across the front of the shop.
  
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• Popular florist overwhelmed by support following shocking vandalism

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Ewood Florist, opposite Blackburn Rovers' stadium, also had paint thrown across the front of the shop.
  
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• Platinum-selling artist to headline town's Christmas light switch-on event

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Platinum-selling artist and renowned DJ TeeDee will headline the Nelson Christmas light switch-on this year.
  
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• New production of Dracula to be staged at Blackpool Grand Theatre

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Audiences will be transported back to 1897 at Blackpool Grand Theatre, which is set to host a new production of Bram Stoker's Dracula.
  
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• Meet the Chef: Maurizio Bocchi, La Locanda in Gisburn

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
   
  
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• Lucky bingo-goer to put £10,000 jackpot towards new house

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  A lucky Burnley bingo-goer has won £10,000 at their local bingo hall to put towards a new house.
  
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• Lancashire business wins award for making 'best milk'

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Oato has scooped up the award for Best Milk for its freshly made Barista Whole oat milk.
  
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• I stayed in Burnley hotel loved by Premier League footballers and Corrie stars

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  I’ll be honest, when thinking about escaping away for a scenic weekend luxury spa mini-break, Burnley was not the place that initially sprung to mind.
  
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• Hundreds of animals on ‘dire’ waiting list at sanctuary

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  An animal rescue sanctuary has been "inundated" by the number of small animals needing homes, with hundreds of cats and rabbits on their growing waiting list
  
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• Full line-up for Darwen Christmas lights switch on revealed

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  Darwen Christmas Light switch on is adding to an already stacked line up, with Britain’s Got Talent Stars as well as delicious food and drink markets.
  
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• Drug-related deaths in borough down despite record high across country

  02-11-2024 06:00
  
  The number of drug-related deaths in Blackburn dropped last year despite figures across the country hitting an all-time high.
  
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