Blackburn with Darwen news

• Teen boys 'chased and detained' as public foil suspected attempted robbery

  07-12-2025 21:14 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two teenage boys were arrested today after members of the public helped foil an suspected attempted robbery near a supermarket, police say.
  
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• WATCH: Crowds line streets as spectacular Christmas tractor run lights up winter sky

  07-12-2025 19:48 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people braved the rain and cold to enjoy a spectacular tractor run that lit up the winter sky this evening.
  
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• Santa Dash and Christmas parade draw huge crowds

  07-12-2025 19:08 via bbc.com
  Thousands of people watched festive parades or took part in annual Santa Dash events.
  
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• Appeal to help find missing man, 78, last seen weeks ago

  07-12-2025 18:59 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s has been missing for several days, sparking appeals to the public to help find him.
  
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• Worksop Town 1-1 Chorley: Urwin heroics help seal valuable point

  07-12-2025 17:10 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chorley earned a hard-fought point on the road as Matt Urwin’s late penalty save secured a 1-1 draw at Worksop Town.
  
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• Nelson earn bragging rights as they beat Rams in Vase

  07-12-2025 16:43 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ramsbottom United took a break from the action on Saturday as they welcomed neighbours Nelson to an eagerly anticipated third round tie of the prestigious FA Vase.
  
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• Lower Breck 1-1 Clitheroe: Blues extend unbeaten run to seven

  07-12-2025 16:32 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Clitheroe’s impressive unbeaten run is extended to seven games in all competitions as they gained a credible point away at the league leaders Lower Breck.
  
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• Little-known Wetherspoon pub rules to know for Christmas - dogs, dress code etc

  07-12-2025 14:25 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wetherspoon is a popular pub chain across the whole of the UK - but were you aware of these rules?
  
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• Wanted man has distinctive tattoos of buildings and car on his arms

  07-12-2025 13:53 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Phillips has distinctive tattoos of buildings and a car on his arms.
  
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• Potential witness sought following crash which killed pensioner

  07-12-2025 13:05 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The incident happened in King Street, near Stonyhurst Road on Saturday 8 November
  
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• Major road closure forcing drivers to detour into superstore car park

  07-12-2025 12:49 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The junction at the bottom of Montague Street and King Street is closed to all traffic due to roadworks.
  
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• Appeal launched to spread Christmas cheer to patients in hospital

  07-12-2025 11:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Hope and Mind Christmas Gift Appeal is collecting donations to brighten the holidays for patients in hospitals across Lancashire and South Cumbria
  
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• 93 cannabis plants seized following tip-off from residents

  07-12-2025 09:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  On Thursday, police were called to an address on Cliffe Street after a tip-off from the local community.
  
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• The businesses 'absolutely trashed' by Storm Eva

  07-12-2025 08:43 via bbc.com
  Lancashire business owners remember dealing with floods during the 2015 storms, Desmond and Eva.
  
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• Mum said goodbye to son nine times before life saving operation

  07-12-2025 08:40 via bbc.com
  Five-year-old Kacey was diagnosed with the short bowel syndrome - an incurable disease - as a baby.
  
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• How garden centres became a Christmas day out

  07-12-2025 08:33 via bbc.com
  From roses to reindeers, how garden centre have grown to become Christmas attractions.
  
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• Thousands turn out for 'spectacular' Christmas lights switch on

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Families enjoyed a huge range of free attractions, including Santa’s grotto and the festive town trail.
  
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• The short walk to a famous tower with incredible views across Greater Manchester

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A steep climb on the Stubbins trail reveals sweeping views over Ramsbottom, Scout Moor, and beyond
  
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• Shop worker offered child a vape in return for sex act

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Accrington shop worker told a teenage girl she could perform a sexual act on him in return for a vape.
  
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• Plans to extend terrace house in historic conservation area

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A plan has been submitted to add a single-storey rear extension to a Victorian end-terrace on Craven Street in Nelson
  
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• Plans for single-occupancy children's home refused again over parking fears

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to turn a Longridge house into a single-occupancy children's home have been refused for a second time by Ribble Valley Council.
  
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• New award launched in Lancashire to honour women in engineering

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The University of Lancashire has launched the Women in Engineering award to honour its top first-year female engineering undergraduate
  
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• Mum told nine times to say goodbye to son receives Christmas 'miracle'

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mum was told nine times to say goodbye to her five-year-old son has said she has been given the most "precious" gift this Christmas.
  
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• Mr Motivator helping cancer patients in innovative new project

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mr Motivator has partnered with Lancaster University Medical School to create NHS exercise videos supporting cancer patients before chemotherapy
  
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• More than 800 saplings planted to create micro forest in Lancashire

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Over 800 saplings were planted in Barnoldswick using the Miyawaki method to create a dense micro-forest in under two hours
  
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• Lancashire's busiest and quietest stations as passenger numbers up

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire’s busiest and quietest railway stations have been revealed in fresh data published by the Office of Rail and Road.
  
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• Lancashire Wildlife Trust launches £1 at Christmas campaign to protect nature

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Lancashire Wildlife Trust has launched its £1 at Christmas campaign, urging public support to protect wild spaces across the region
  
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• I tried new wellness trend at hidden Manchester studio and one thing left me stunned

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  As someone who spends far too many hours sitting at a desk, I jumped at the chance to visit Stretched – a one-to-one assisted stretching studio in the heart of Manchester city centre.
  
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• Freeze on councillors allowances recommended for 2026/27

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire local authority is set to freeze councillors allowances for 2026/27
  
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• Dangerous driver to be sentenced after entering guilty plea

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who drove dangerously in Burnley will be sentenced next year after pleading guilty.
  
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• Cyclist with no lights on caught with cannabis — for second time in 20 hours

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man was caught in possession of cannabis twice in the same day.
  
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• Clitheroe couple share wartime Christmas memories after 71 years together

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rita and Lynn Dowell from Middleshaw Hills care home reflect on Christmases shaped by wartime shortages and simple traditions.
  
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• Children's home plan submitted for three-bed house in residential street

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans have been put forward to turn a Longridge family home into a small children’s care home for up to two people.
  
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• Award-winning creative agency in Lancashire to lead major design project

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancaster-based Hotfoot Design has been appointed by Ordnance Survey to lead a major new design project
  
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• Angry Ginge's former school sends wishes ahead of I'm A Celebrity final

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Children at an East Lancs primary school have sent their well wishes to a former pupil who remains one of the favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celebrity.
  
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• 'A warning' - Blackburn Rovers told to 'spent money' to fix Ewood Park problem

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday was abandoned
  
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• 'A warning' - Blackburn Rovers told to 'spend money' to fix Ewood Park problem

  07-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday was abandoned
  
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