Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackpool to host Birmingham in FA Cup second round

  03-11-2024 21:43 via bbc.com
  
  Former Premier League sides Blackpool and Birmingham City are drawn together in the second round of the FA Cup.
  
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• Nigella Lawson to star in Greggs' first-ever Christmas advert

  03-11-2024 21:02
  
  TV chef Nigella Lawson is to star in the first-ever Christmas advert from the high street bakers Greggs.
  
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• 'Wonderful' star 'gutted' after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

  03-11-2024 21:01
  
  Former Olympic hockey player Sam Quek was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing during Icons Week.
  
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• Three areas among 'cheapest' in UK to buy houses - with one town topping the list

  03-11-2024 16:47
  
  House-buyers in Burnley can expect an average price of £105,000 when it comes to securing bricks and mortar, according to We Buy Any Home.
  
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• Two Strictly stars 'refuse to speak' to each other over backstage feud

  03-11-2024 16:32
  
  Two Strictly Come Dancing stars are reportedly in a backstage feud and 'refuse to speak' to each other
  
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• Police release unusual footage of man wanted over recall to prison

  03-11-2024 15:25
  
  Lee Newsham was last seen in Preston city centre on Thursday morning.
  
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• Future of charity behind garden and youth hub in doubt amid £100k funding gap

  03-11-2024 14:55
  
  The future of a new community youth centre is in doubt after the local council said it was unable to commit to covering a £100,000 funding gap.
  
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• Revamp of how religious education is taught in Lancashire schools under way

  03-11-2024 14:36
  
  Work has begun to refresh how religious education (RE) is taught in Lancashire’s schools.
  
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• 55-year-old leaves friends 'blown away' after shedding 15kg in weight

  03-11-2024 13:28
  
  Ajit Taunque said he had struggled to achieve the toned physique he desired despite working out and weighed 90kg.
  
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• James Corden hints at death of beloved icon in last Gavin and Stacey episode

  03-11-2024 13:25
  
  Gavin and Stacey co-creator and star James Corden has hinted that a beloved character could be killed in the last episode of the BBC comedy series.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week elimination leaked as fans ‘destroyed’

  03-11-2024 13:23
  
  The results of the elimination from Strictly Come Dancing Icons week have been leaked online and fans are not happy.
  
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• Man injured in suspected gas explosion

  03-11-2024 12:10 via bbc.com
  
  Neighbouring properties were evacuated after the blast in Gillett Street in Preston.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen among worst in Britain for economic activity – as Labour pledges to get country working again in first Budget - MSN

  03-11-2024 12:00
  Blackburn with Darwen among worst in Britain for economic activity – as Labour pledges to get country working again in first Budget  MSN
  
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• Pictures and video as thousands turn out for spectacular bonfire and fireworks night

  03-11-2024 11:59
  
  Blackburn's Royal British Legion hosted the display at the home of East Lancashire Cricket Club, off Dukes Brow.
  
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• Investigation launched as man suffers burns in house explosion

  03-11-2024 11:11
  
  The incident happened after 10pm on Saturday to Gillett Street.
  
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• Investigation launched as man suffers burns following house explosion

  03-11-2024 11:11
  
  The incident happened after 10pm on Saturday to Gillett Street.
  
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• Police send historic sex offence allegations against Russell Brand to CPS

  03-11-2024 09:10
  
  Met Police investigating Russell Brand for historic sex offence allegations have sent evidence to the CPS.
  
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• Raging Gogglebox fans call for 'joyless and horrible' show star to be axed

  03-11-2024 09:09
  
  Fans of the popular Channel 4 show Gogglebox have called for a 'joyless and horrible' star to be axed from the programme.
  
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• 'I’m sick of it' - Gogglebox's Stephen Webb reveals why he quit Channel 4 show

  03-11-2024 09:07
  
  Former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb spoke exclusively to The Mirror about why he left the Channel 4 show after 10 years.
  
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• Police dog sniffs out offenders in pubs across borough

  03-11-2024 08:38
  
  Police were joined by PD Zola - a specialist ‘people screening’ drugs detection dog.
  
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• MP calls for arena on failed development site

  03-11-2024 08:21 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool South MP Chris Webb said he is supporting the idea of a new indoor arena in the resort.
  
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• Community cafe focused on residents' well-being

  03-11-2024 08:21 via bbc.com
  
  GP Dr Mark Spencer and head teacher Dave McPartlin wanted to create a "youth club for families".
  
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• School's new cabin classroom to cope with pupil numbers gets go ahead

  03-11-2024 06:56
  
  An Oswaldtwistle primary school has had its application for a new modular classroom to cope with higher pupil numbers given the green light.
  
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• Luxury B&B just an hour from Blackburn offers hot tubs and tranquil escapes

  03-11-2024 06:46
  
  Review: Serenity and relaxation are on the menu at luxurious Grange Manor B&B just over an hour from Blackburn on the Cumbrian coast.
  
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• Lancashire MP calls for 'Co-op Live' style arena to take over town's failed site

  03-11-2024 06:16
  
  A Lancashire MP has said his town should follow in the footsteps of Manchester by building a new indoor concert arena on a failed site.
  
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• Man stole bottles of spirits worth hundreds in shoplifting spree

  03-11-2024 06:07
  
  A Burnley shoplifter who targeted Booths supermarkets in different Lancashire towns over the space of four days stole hundreds of pounds worth of spirits.
  
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• The area of Lancashire named 'luckiest place' for lottery wins

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  VIP Grinders study found that Preston had the highest average number of wins per postcode district.
  
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• Singing group launching for people with dementia to combat loneliness

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  Sing For Dementia: An East Lancashire charity is launching a singing group for people with dementia and their carers to combat loneliness.
  
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• Robbery crimes in county up by almost a fifth last year, figures show

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  Robbery crimes in Lancashire increased by almost a fifth last year, figures show.
  
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• Restaurant's 'VIP karahis' bring a true taste of Punjabi cuisine and see diners flock

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  We speak to the team at one of the town’s most popular Asian restaurants – the Kebabish Original, which is a nominee for the Best Curry House prize.
  
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• Partial demolition of historic Nelson building to go ahead

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
   Pendle Council has decided at a meeting to press ahead with the demolition of the historic Nelson town centre building Trafalgar House.
  
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• No amount of black dye is going to make you look younger

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  In our attempts to stave off the inevitable we are looking like idiots, with hair dye convincing no-one and terrible fashion choices, says Shuiab Khan.
  
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• Mayors visit East Lancashire borough to mark significant milestones

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  The Mayors of Pendle’s two twin towns in France and Germany made a special visit to the borough to mark two significant milestones.
  
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• Man marries terminally ill partner during special hospital ceremony

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  There were wedding bells on the Ribblesdale Ward at Royal Preston Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, as Emily and Jamie Cross tied the knot following Emily’s terminal cancer diagnosis.
  
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• Lancashire firm opens 'one of the most comprehensive packaging test centres'

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  The Carnforth-based Castle Industrial has opened 'one of the UK's most comprehensive static packaging test centres.'
  
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• "It belongs to Horwich!" 'Battle' with Lancashire for beauty spot is fierce as ever

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  The ‘battle’ for who can claim a beloved beauty spot in the Pennines has heated up this week.
  
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• Family-run Blackburn restaurant to launch in this city

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  The Preston restaurant, which will seat 160 people, is set to take up a prime spot on New Hall Lane.
  
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• Ex-Blackburn Rovers player opens sports massage clinic after fan's jibe about his age

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  A former Blackburn Rovers player and long-serving football physio has opened a sports massage clinic in the Ribble Valley.
  
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• Council leader slams Northern over 'unacceptable record' of train cancellations

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  The ongoing issue of Sunday cancellations has sparked frustration from residents, commuters, businesses, and leisure travellers alike.
  
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• Business group welcomes new member to International Trade Club

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  Padiham's What More UK has become the latest business to join East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce's International Trade Club.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen gets second highest amount of lottery funding per head - Lancashire Telegraph

  03-11-2024 06:00
  Blackburn with Darwen gets second highest amount of lottery funding per head  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen gets second highest amount of lottery funding per head

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen has received the second most lottery funding in the UK per head, receiving £15.6 million equating to around £46.20 per person.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers have two transfer priorities after Sheffield United examples

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers analysis after their 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United at Ewood Park
  
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• Blackburn hospital patients and staff touched by 'kind donation' from charity

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  The Alliances of Hope NGOs UK presented the gifts to patients and staff at East Lancashire Health Trust at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
  
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• Best autumn walks in Lancashire according to locals

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  From Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen to Towneley Park in Burnley, these are Lancashire locals' favourite autumn walks.
  
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• 'Amazing Allan' makes £1,600 donation to cancer charity

  03-11-2024 06:00
  
  Allan Clarkin, 72, coaches the Black Knights’ mixed martial artists and kickboxers at Pentridge Mill, and has also battled cancer.
  
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