Blackburn with Darwen news

• CD reviews : Mountain, Soul Asylum, Michael McDermott

  01-12-2024 22:27
  
  Mountain,”Over The Top” (Floating World)- The muscular American hard rock outfit formed by bass player and former Cream collaborator Felix Pappalardi and larger than life guitar ace Leslie West in the late sixties may never really have fully captured the imagination of audiences on this side of the Atlantic, although one of their finest creations, “Nantucket Sleighride,” was used as the signature tune of ITV’s long defunct politics show, “Weekend World.”
  
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• Ramsbottom kicks off countdown to Christmas with festive market

  01-12-2024 18:00
  
  Ramsbottom residents kickstarted the festive season with a magical Christmas market, with the whole community coming together to celebrate.
  
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• Kyran ‘so grateful’ after being crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

  01-12-2024 16:01
  
  Kyran Thrax was one of ten hopeful drag queens competing across 10 weeks in a variety of challenges and games on the hit BBC Three show
  
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• Big match report: Stoke City 0-2 Burnley

  01-12-2024 15:58
  
  Burnley moved up to second place in the Championship table after beating Stoke City 2-0 to make it four straight wins and five consecutive clean sheets.
  
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• FA Cup, second round: Stanley 2-2 Swindon (Stanley win 4-1 on penalties)

  01-12-2024 15:17
  
  Billy Crellin proved the Accrington Stanley hero as they secured a third round Emirates FA Cup spot with a shoot-out win over Swindon Town.
  
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• Rail travellers warned of Christmas disruption

  01-12-2024 15:02 via bbc.com
  
  Passengers are warned to expect disruption to Sunday services in December.
  
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• Coronation Street's Sean Wilson had world 'blown apart' by assault accusation

  01-12-2024 13:27
  
  Coronation Street's Sean Wilson who played nurse Martin Platt for 20 years said his return at Christmas was cancelled due to assault accusation.
  
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• Emergency crews called to tackle forklift truck fire

  01-12-2024 11:46
  
  Fire teams tackle blaze caused by lithium-powered forklift truck.
  
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• Train line to close again after Storm Bert damage

  01-12-2024 11:05 via bbc.com
  
  Engineers are working to permanently fix the tracks at Ulverston after melting snow flooded them.
  
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• Men from Bolton, Oldham and East Lancashire charged with drug offences

  01-12-2024 09:45
  
  Eleven people from Bolton and East Lancashire have been charged with conspiracy to supply class-A drugs.
  
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• Men from Bolton and East Lancashire charged with drug offences after GMP operation

  01-12-2024 09:45
  
  Eleven people from Bolton and East Lancashire have been charged with conspiracy to supply class-A drugs.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council sells off children's centre for £300k - Yahoo News UK

  01-12-2024 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Council sells off children's centre for £300k  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Pitch completed at cricket club's new second base

  01-12-2024 08:19 via bbc.com
  
  There was a "pressing need" for an alternative ground due to the number of matches at Old Trafford.
  
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• City's oldest park in line for £3.9m overhaul

  01-12-2024 08:18 via bbc.com
  
  Preston Council applies to planners for a revamp of Moor Park, including enlarging a lake.
  
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• Bargains on offer for Christmas at council tips' reuse shops

  01-12-2024 06:02
  
  Lancashire County Council has said people can save money and find unique gifts at bargain prices at reuse shops at two of their tips.
  
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• Train services haven't changed in 30 years - that's saying something

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  The north-south divide is no more evident than in our public services. You go into London and it certainly is a different world to Lancashire.
  
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• New Maldives resort with 'candy spa' for kids and lazy river

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  The Centara Mirage Lagoon Resort, located in the North Male Atoll, provides a range of sweet-themed services, including manicures and spa parties.
  
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• More than a million pounds awarded for new trees across Lancashire

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council was successful in its bid for £1,002,514 from the Local Authority Treescapes Fund for tree planting.
  
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• Millionaire pub owner forcibly evicted after year long squatting scandal

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  An East Lancs businessman and pub owner had to be forcibly removed from a million-pound farmhouse after squatting there for more than a year.
  
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• Meet the Chef: Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef of Northcote, Langho

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef of Northcote, Langho
  
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• Look inside gorgeous Georgian home with perfect room for fashionistas

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  A Georgian home in Burnley has historic features, a walk-in wardrobe and “expansive” garden.
  
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• Lancashire firm aims for 'rapid growth' after support from business hub

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Established in 2014 by Emma Woan and Tracy Gardiner, Education Business Partnership North West (EBPNW) has grown 'year-on-year'.
  
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• Jeweller launches competition to win prizes worth more than £5,000

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn jeweller is running a competition to win prizes worth more than £5,000.
  
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• Inspirational volunteers reveal why they want others to help their town

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Sahil Usman and Fizza Zafar both picked up awards at the Community Volunteer Awards
  
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• Historical Lancashire pub reopens after huge six-figure investment

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  The Chieftain Hotel, Morecambe, has reopened after being closed since November last year after a huge six-figure investment.
  
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• First look inside of third Jaan’s Restaurant to open

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  The restaurant is based on New Hall Lane, opposite the Texaco petrol station and opened to the public for the first time.
  
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• East Lancs actor launches educational video brand for kids across Europe

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  One of East Lancashire's most coveted actors is pursuing a new venture in educational children's videos targeted at children across Europe.
  
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• Council's housing team to carry out inspection at town centre flats

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  It comes after tenants living at Newspaper House, off Railway Road, in Blackburn complained over living conditions.
  
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• College tutor 'honoured' after national award recognition

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire college tutor has been recognised at a national level for her dedication and commitment.
  
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• Business rebranded after 'eight years of success'

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  ST Accident Repair Centre, which specialises in vehicle repair and accident management services, marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  
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• Burnley College to host national T Levels Week this December

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Burnley College Sixth Form Centre will participate in a national T Levels Week to showcase innovative qualifications.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers send Championship warning with blueprint for success

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Analysis of the key takeaways from Ewood Park after Blackburn Rovers beat Leeds United 1-0.
  
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• Blackburn coffee shop where your face can be printed on drink aims to impress

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Caffee Impresso, on King William Street, is in the running for Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Coffee Shop competition.
  
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• Accrington residents transform park by planting 35 'Family Trees'

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  Residents of Accrington transformed Bullough Park's old bowling green by helping to plant 35 'family trees.'
  
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• 5 ice rinks where you can practice your pirouettes this winter near Lancashire

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  From Blackpool to Manchester, here are five of the ice rinks you can practice your ice skating at this winter near Lancashire.
  
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• 2025 tour of George Harrison Project coming to Colne

  01-12-2024 06:00
  
  A tribute show will honour a music icon from one of the biggest bands in history is coming to Colne next year.
  
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