Blackburn with Darwen news

• Danny Jones reveals how McFly got its name and that he originally 'hated it'

  04-12-2024 23:15
  
  Danny Jones has revealed how his band McFly got its name, despite him originaly hating it.
  
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• Long delays on M6 southbound after crash

  04-12-2024 18:45
  
  Long delays are building on the M6 southbound after a collision, with emergency services on the scene.
  
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• Moorland village cricket club plans new stage in its expansion

  04-12-2024 18:00
  
  A moorland village sports club which is a "hub of the community" is seeking a further expansion of its buildings and facilities.
  
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• Lowest male life expectancy now found in Blackpool

  04-12-2024 17:53 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool has replaced the city as the area in Britain where men, on average, have the shortest lives.
  
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• Ex-Rovers director of football relishing 'exciting' new MLS project

  04-12-2024 17:00
  
  Former Rovers man Gregg Broughton on his new challenge overseas with MLS club Chicago Fire
  
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• Disruption to ferry travel due to strong winds

  04-12-2024 17:00 via bbc.com
  
  Daytime sailings between the Isle of Man and Lancashire are cancelled with later crossings delayed.
  
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• One step closer to finals week for East Lancs Masterchef pair

  04-12-2024 16:31
  
  East Lancashire’s two star chefs have made it to the last stage of the Masterchef: The Professionals semi-finals.
  
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• Fly-tipped site to be redeveloped with five new bungalows

  04-12-2024 16:00
  
  A patch of Blackburn open land blighted by persistent fly-tipping is to be redeveloped with five bungalows.
  
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• Ex-MP's former Darwen office set to become online taxi hub

  04-12-2024 15:00
  
  The Darwen town centre office of former Conservative MP Jake Berry is to become a taxi booking hub.
  
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• Lifespan of four nuclear power stations extended

  04-12-2024 14:57 via bbc.com
  
  EDF Energy says Torness, in East Lothian, and its sister site Heysham 2, in Lancashire, will continue generating for an extra two years.
  
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• Tory call to keep council tax low in Blackburn with Darwen - MSN

  04-12-2024 14:32
  Tory call to keep council tax low in Blackburn with Darwen  MSN
  
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• Residents asked for their views on £70m town centre masterplan

  04-12-2024 14:00
  
  Residents have been asked for their views on the council's ambitious proposals to redevelop Accrington town centre.
  
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• Firm blasted over Whalley flats plan with no affordable homes

  04-12-2024 13:30
  
  Blueprints for 57 apartments and 17 homes in Whalley have been rejected by Ribble Valley councillors, who criticised the lack of any affordable homes.
  
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• secret santa - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  04-12-2024 13:19
  secret santa  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• EastEnders fans 'work out' who is making a 'big return' for 40th anniversary

  04-12-2024 13:16
  
  Fans of the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders have 'worked out' who will be making a 'big return' for the show's 40th anniversary next year.
  
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• Council boss plans raid on Ribble Valley and mega jobs site for super-borough

  04-12-2024 13:00
  
  A leader has proposed siphoning off parts of the Ribble Valley and Samlesbury for his borough to create a new 'Greater Preston' council area.
  
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• Hospital at highest alert level over A&E demand

  04-12-2024 12:52 via bbc.com
  
  Lancaster Royal Infirmary sees "the highest number of attendances on record" at its A&E unit.
  
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• Possible transport delays as East Lancashire hit with yellow weather warning

  04-12-2024 12:38
  
  East Lancashire has been hit with a yellow weather warning for wind by the Met Office starting tomorrow (December 5).
  
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• Controversial plans for new Lancashire prison gets Government go-ahead

  04-12-2024 12:28
  
  Controversial plans for a new prison on the border of Chorley and Leyland have been given the go-ahead by Deputy PM Angela Rayner.
  
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• Victim 'feared for their safety' after sending blackmailer more than £22,000

  04-12-2024 12:24
  
  A Blackpool man has been jailed after he blackmailed a man out of £22,000 for payments related to a club membership.
  
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• Lidl reveals extra dates and locations for its Christmas Cola Truck tour

  04-12-2024 12:04
  
  The Lidl Christmas Cola Truck tour will be extended and visit other UK locations such as Cardiff, Manchester and Newcastle
  
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• Five men charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs

  04-12-2024 11:55
  
  Five men have been charged over a conspiracy to supply class A drugs in East Lancashire.
  
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• Police seize drugs and scales as man arrested in town centre

  04-12-2024 11:30
  
  A man was arrested in Accrington town centre on Sunday (December 1), with police saying drugs and a set of scales were seized.
  
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• Killer driver sped with feet out of car window

  04-12-2024 11:24 via bbc.com
  
  Several videos were found on Caleb Marsden-Marr's phone of him driving recklessly.
  
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• Chelsea tie fabulous for all at Morecambe - Adams

  04-12-2024 11:15 via bbc.com
  
  Morecambe manager Derek Adams says another trip to Chelsea is fabulous news for all concerned with the Lancashire club.
  
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• Hull City searching for new head coach ahead of Rovers clash

  04-12-2024 11:09
  
  Hull City could have a new face in the dugout for this weekend's clash with Rovers
  
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• Key points from fan forum as Park exit and Venky's legal case addressed

  04-12-2024 10:36
  
  The key points from the latest Rovers fan forum including John Park's exit and how it will affect the January window
  
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• Inquest held into death of toddler who died in Lancashire motorway crash

  04-12-2024 10:25
  
  A three-year-old girl tragically died after a man “deliberately” drove into oncoming traffic while on the M6 in Lancashire, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Man wanted on recall to prison

  04-12-2024 09:41
  
  Police are appealing to find a Nelson man wanted on recall to prison.
  
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• Multiple energy firms offering free electricity for customers this Christmas

  04-12-2024 09:30
  
  Multiple energy companies have announced that they will pause charges for electricity at points over the festive season, including Christmas Day
  
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• Man in his 60s seriously injured after being struck by bus

  04-12-2024 09:11
  
  A man was left seriously injured after being struck by a bus in Preston.
  
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• Appeal to find man wanted on recall to prison

  04-12-2024 09:03
  
  Police are looking for a man wanted on recall to prison who has links to Blackburn, Burnley and Colne.
  
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• 'Talking about grief doesn't have to be a burden'

  04-12-2024 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  Why do so many of us find it incredibly hard to talk about death, bereavement and grief?
  
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• 'Mental health issues are a heavy load to bear alone'

  04-12-2024 07:22 via bbc.com
  
  The weighted charity walk between Preston North End and Blackpool FC took about six and a half hours.
  
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• Tory call to keep council tax low in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancs Live

  04-12-2024 06:07
  Tory call to keep council tax low in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancs Live
  
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• ‘Winter Wonderland’ family event coming to Nelson park

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  The family fun day will take place on Saturday 14 December inside a heated marquee at Victoria Park.
  
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• ‘We don’t want it to die’: Heartfelt plea from bowling club after flood damage

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  Nuttall Park Bowling Club in Ramsbottom is asking nearby businesses for support after it suffered from extensive flood damage following Storm Burt
  
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• Urgent warning to anyone in Greater Manchester and Lancashire ahead of Christmas

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is reminding people to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the Christmas bank holiday.
  
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• Thousands turn out to Christmas lights switch on spectacular

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  The event featured Britain’s Got Talent runner-up, Jack Rhodes,  and Coronation Street favourite, Antony Cotton
  
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• Short film focuses on life and boxing in battling township

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  A short documentary has been released on what a battling boxing club brings to an East Lancs community.
  
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• Review: Spend Spend Spend at Royal Exchange is both joyous and heartbreaking

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  Christmas at the Royal Exchange has always been something to look forward to. The theatre has a reputation for putting on a festive production that is just that little bit different from the traditional fare
  
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• Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra and Andantino Singers set to perform

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  A series of concert favourites will be performed at a Christmas concert next week
  
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• Offender ‘kissed his probation officer at end of supervision’

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  A MAN kissed his probation officer at the end of an interview at the Blackburn office.
  
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• Musical duo to offer affordable instrument lessons in East Lancs town

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  A performing arts and dance school is set to offer affordable music lessons to people in Bacup.
  
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• Music in the Park line-up includes Boomtown Rats and B*Witched

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  The Boomtown Rats and B*Witched are among the acts set to perform at a Leyland music festival in 2025.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Being mindful and what it means

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  So, December is upon us, and for many it is one of the most stressful times of the year, as we gear up for the festive season. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, in one way or another, you will be affected by it.
  
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• Man's 'disgust' after grave plants removed, but council say 'that's the policy'

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man has said he is upset after flowers and plants were removed from his father's grave, but admitted to not reading the cemetery guidelines.
  
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• Knitted covers for Terry's Chocolate Oranges help raise hospice funds

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  A group of knitters has raised tens of thousands of pounds for Derian House Children's Hospice by making covers for Terry's Chocolate Oranges.
  
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• Family run café famous for its 'legendary' pies makes top ten list

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  Café Ri-An is based on Stanley Street and is one of ten coffee shops in the region up for our Best Coffee Shop award.
  
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• Eustace explains Cantwell impact as Rovers aim to 'evolve'

  04-12-2024 06:00
  
  John Eustace on Todd Cantwell's impact at Rovers and how they want to "evolve" with the ball
  
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