Blackburn with Darwen news

• 'Just give him the crown now' I'm a Celeb fans impressed with Danny Jones feat

  26-11-2024 22:24
  
  Danny Jones showed no fear by handling a spider in the Fright Bus challenge which impressed some I'm a Celebrity viewers
  
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• Woman left note saying 'I was murdered', court told

  26-11-2024 20:52 via bbc.com
  
  The body of 23-year-old Kiena Dawes was found on a railway line in July 2022.
  
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• 'His death leaves a void that can never be filled'

  26-11-2024 18:43 via bbc.com
  
  Police say investigating the death of Simon Clayton say they arrested a 60-year-old man.
  
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• Huge haul of counterfeit tobacco products seized from shops

  26-11-2024 17:25
  
  The illicit tobacco products were seized from shops in Bond Street and Lytham Road in Blackpool.
  
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• The Darwen Grinch is back again after being spotted in town

  26-11-2024 17:00
  
  The Darwen Grinch has been spotted in town for one of the first times this year.
  
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• He's back! The Darwen Grinch spotted again in the town

  26-11-2024 17:00
  
  The Darwen Grinch has been spotted in town for one of the first times this year, as he returns for another festive season.
  
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• Netflix releases first look trailer for new Harlan Coben series Missing You

  26-11-2024 16:58
  
  Netflix has released the first look trailer for Harlan Coben's new series Missing You which stars Richard Armitage, Steve Pemberton, James Nesbitt and more.
  
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• Tributes paid to man who died following incident at social club

  26-11-2024 16:41
  
  Simon Clayton, 58, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident at Waterfoot Social Club.
  
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• Police investigating suspicious death in Ramsbottom - live updates

  26-11-2024 16:33
  
  Police are investigating an incident in Ramsbottom after a suspected death at a residential property
  
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• Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme wins prestigious award

  26-11-2024 16:23
  
  The Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme has won the Best Educational Journalism Programme Award for 2024.
  
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• ‘Thaw’-some names given to our brand new gritters! - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  26-11-2024 16:09
  ‘Thaw’-some names given to our brand new gritters!  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• Competition winner - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  26-11-2024 16:09
  Competition winner  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• East Lancs film trainees get a taste of Henry VIII's TV court

  26-11-2024 16:00
  
  A team of trainees from Blackburn's Futures in Film Academy have joined the production team behind the 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light' series.
  
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• Roadworks on busy route causing long delays at rush hour

  26-11-2024 15:22
  
  There have been long delays on a busy Blackburn route for two weeks
  
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• Support group urges anyone affected by bereavement to get in touch

  26-11-2024 15:00
  
  The ‘Speak their Name’ supports those affected by suicide and meet fortnightly at the Café Impresso.
  
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• Woman sentenced over crash that killed Manchester Arena bombing hero

  26-11-2024 14:44
  
  A court heard a woman was driving on the wrong side of a rural road to overtake cyclists when she caused the death of a biker described as a hero of the Manchester Arena bombing.
  
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• Driver reached speeds 'in excess of 100mph' in chase with police

  26-11-2024 14:25
  
  A Nelson driver led police on a 100mph chase before being stung and boxed in, police officers said.
  
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• Packed public meeting vows to fight Issa Bros proposed cemetery

  26-11-2024 14:00
  
  MORE than 200 local residents packed a public meeting called to oppose a controversial new cemetery between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn proposed by the charitable arm of the billionaire Issa brothers business empire.
  
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• Free festive parking for shoppers in two rural towns

  26-11-2024 14:00
  
  FREE festive parking for shoppers is on offer at four Ribble Valley Council car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• Council warns of 'large funeral' taking place at Pleasington Cemetery

  26-11-2024 13:53
  
  There is a large funeral taking place at Pleasington Cemetery today, the council have said.
  
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• World's oldest man dies aged 112

  26-11-2024 13:17 via bbc.com
  
  John Tinniswood died at his Southport care home "surrounded by music and love", his family said.
  
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• 8 ways you can reduce window condensation and prevent mould growth at home

  26-11-2024 13:17
  
  Here are eight ways you can reduce condensation on your windows and prevent mould from growing.
  
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• Red Rose Championship and One-Day fixtures announced

  26-11-2024 12:58
  
  Lancashire’s fixtures for next year’s County Championship and One-Day Cup women’s and men’s competitions have been confirmed.
  
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• Greens take control of Lancaster City Council

  26-11-2024 12:34 via bbc.com
  
  A vote came after the previous leader, Labour Councillor Phillip Black, resigned earlier this month.
  
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• County council assisting in clean-up following Storm Bert

  26-11-2024 12:00
  
  Lancashire County Council is assisting in the clean-up effort in the wake of Storm Bert.
  
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• Drones could bring in more 'risky' items to prison

  26-11-2024 11:55 via bbc.com
  
  Security in prisons is being compromised, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons says.
  
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• Corrie fans slam 'ludicrous decision' to axe beloved character after 40 years

  26-11-2024 11:35
  
  Coronation Street fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to slam the ITV soap's 'ludicrous decision' to axe Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster.
  
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• Burnley fans are 'bedrock' of club - Parker

  26-11-2024 11:18 via bbc.com
  
  Burnley head coach Scott Parker says Clarets fans are the bedrock of the club ahead of Tuesday's Championship clash with Coventry City.
  
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• Lancashire start County Championship at Middlesex

  26-11-2024 11:02 via bbc.com
  
  Surrey will start their bid for a fourth straight County Championship title at Essex while Glamorgan begin their One-Day Cup defence against Hampshire.
  
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• Driver in hospital after car flips and ends up in field

  26-11-2024 10:36
  
  A driver was taken to hospital after their car flipped and ended up in a field during a crash between Burnley and Bacup.
  
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• More People's Postcode Lottery joy for East Lancs with second successive win

  26-11-2024 10:30
  
  East Lancashire is experiencing People's Postcode Lottery joy for the second day in a row after a winning postcode was selected in Barnoldswick.
  
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• Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

  26-11-2024 10:09
  
  Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25
  
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• Fire service spends two hours tackling garage blaze in this town

  26-11-2024 09:33
  
  Fire crews spent two hours tackling a garage blaze at a house in Skipton Road, Earby yesterday (November 25).
  
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• RSPB to close 'loss-making' visitor centre

  26-11-2024 07:17 via bbc.com
  
  The RSPB says it can no longer afford to operate the Fairhaven Lake shop at a loss.
  
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• Pole trek means boy has been to all seven continents

  26-11-2024 07:15 via bbc.com
  
  Jamie, eight, is bidding to become the youngest person to visit all sovereign countries.
  
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• Village green tree posing danger to community to be chopped down

  26-11-2024 06:50
  
  Foulridge's imposing village green tree is set to be felled after a survey found its condition presented an unacceptable risk to nearby properties.
  
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• Woman warned next stop is prison after being caught driving while banned

  26-11-2024 06:29
  
  A Blackburn woman caught driving two months after she had been disqualified has been warned she faces prison if she does it again.
  
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• Village's very own Christmas tree seller is gearing up for the festive season

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  As nights get colder and fairy-lit Christmas trees grace our houses – one Bolton delivery service is making sure local trees are beautiful and sustainable.
  
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• Village's very own Christmas tree farm is gearing up for the festive season

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  As nights get colder and fairy-lit Christmas trees grace our houses – one Bolton delivery service is making sure local trees are beautiful and sustainable.
  
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• Trekkers raise more than £166,000 for hospice on 'incredible' journey

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  A group of 36 trekkers has raised more than £166,000 for a Lancaster hospice by journeying through the Himalayas.
  
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• Town centre Gospel Hall to shop and flat gets planning blessing

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  Plans to convert a former Blackburn missionary church into a new shop and flat have been approved at the second attempt.
  
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• The community centred café which is a "home from home" for customers

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  A café with the community at the centre of everything it does is one of our finalists in the Lancashire Telegraph's Best Coffee Shops contest.
  
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• The 16-year-old DJ taking the East Lancs dance scene by storm

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  The UK’s youngest multi-genre DJ, whose passion for music inspired her dad to join her on stage, to host their first-ever event.
  
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• Residents 'disgusted' as people knock on doors looking for 'brothel'

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  Residents in Rishton are becoming increasingly frustrated as people are knocking on their doors when searching for an alleged local brothel.
  
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• Rachel Leskovac returns to stage for Royal Exchange festive special

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  Emotions are running high for Rachel Leskovac who is starring in the musical Spend Spend Spend which is at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
  
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• Pilot scheme aims to help people in this town get back into work

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  Pilot scheme aims to help people with health conditions in this town get back into work
  
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• One new face on list of most wanted men in East Lancashire this week

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  These are the names and faces of the four most wanted men in East Lancashire this week.
  
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• More than 200 diseased Ash trees to be felled in rural borough

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  Work has started on a £35,000 scheme to remove more than 200 trees stricken by ash dieback at Ribble Valley nature reserves.
  
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• International project to visit Lancashire schools to tackle underage drinking

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  'Smashed' is an international educational theatre production which aims to educate students about the dangers of underage drinking.
  
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• Imran Hakim and Victoria Price inspire business leaders at Youth Zone event

  26-11-2024 06:00
  
  The networking event at the Stanley House saw Victoria Price quiz Imran Hakim, the boss of the Hakim Group, about his entrepreneurial journey.
  
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