Blackburn with Darwen news

• Anti-vax protestor cleared of intending to damage Javid home

  03-11-2022 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Geza Tarjanyi travelled to Fulham to stage a protest against the coronavirus vaccine rollout.
  
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• Primary school to remain closed for second day after burst pipe led to major leak

  06-01-2026 18:28 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Shadsworth Junior School in Blackburn will remain closed for at least another day after a burst pipe led to a major leak.
  
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• East Lancs council seeks recruits two years before abolition

  06-01-2026 17:46 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire local authority is urging people to take up a job with it just two years before it is set to be abolished under Lancashire devolution.
  
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• Cold weather alert extended as East Lancs temperatures set to dip to minus four

  06-01-2026 17:23 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A cold weather alert has been extended across East Lancshire, as temperatures are set to plunge to in minus four degrees in parts of the county.
  
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• Lancs couple stuck on cruise ship off Barbados after Donald Trump invaded Venezuela

  06-01-2026 17:22 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A cruise ship carrying British tourists is circling Barbados "in limbo" after Donald Trump invaded Venezuela.
  
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• £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment for thousands of pensioners and families with children

  06-01-2026 17:04 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  DWP Cold Weather Payments are expected to be paid out to many postcodes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland this week, as icy temperatures continue.
  
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• Scammer warning as bogus tree surgeons and roofers strike across Lancashire

  06-01-2026 17:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A warning has been issued as bogus tree surgeons are said to be operating in the Ribble Valley area.
  
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• Cut-price leisure and gym offer for borough youngsters looking to get fit

  06-01-2026 17:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Children in Blackburn with Darwen will soon be able to take advantage of a brand new £ 15-a-month fitness offer to help them get fit and in-shape.
  
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• Lancashire spot with 'England's finest scenery' among best places to live in the UK

  06-01-2026 16:59 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  This Lancashire area has been named among the best places for under 35s to live.
  
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• Millions on DWP benefits could cut broadband to £12.50 with Martin Lewis trick

  06-01-2026 16:52 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Millions of people who claim DWP benefits could get cheaper broadband, phone and water packages, but most people missing out because they aren't aware of the support available.
  
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• East Lancs town set for new floodlit 3G football pitches to boost sport

  06-01-2026 16:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Senior councillors are to consider plans for new 3G football pitches in Burnley to increase participation in sports in the borough
  
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• Rule change set for approval for on-street disabled parking bays

  06-01-2026 15:35 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council has updated and simplified its policy for the awarding of special on-street parking bays for disabled residents
  
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• High street accessories chain which has three Lancashire stores enters administration

  06-01-2026 15:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fashion accessories chain Claire’s is being put into administration after its owner said “last-ditch” efforts to save the business had failed.
  
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• High street accessories chain which has 3 Lancashire stores enters administration

  06-01-2026 15:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fashion accessories chain Claire’s is being put into administration after its owner said “last-ditch” efforts to save the business had failed.
  
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• 'What I have dreamed of' - Tom Atcheson reflects on first Rovers start

  06-01-2026 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tom Atcheson talks his first Rovers start, the handball shout and his hunger to stay in the team
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen home electric vehicle charging moves a step closer

  06-01-2026 13:42 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council plans to spend a £160,000 grant to provide 160 borough households with cross-pavement charging for electric vehicles.
  
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• Sleep expert warns parents against over-layering babies in cold weather

  06-01-2026 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sleep expert Ilona Andrews warns that overdressing babies during cold nights can cause overheating and disrupt their sleep
  
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• Jobs at risk as discount retailer with East Lancs site enters administration

  06-01-2026 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Original Factory Shop enters administration, putting 1,200 UK retail jobs at risk. Modella Capital cites weak consumer confidence and rising costs.
  
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• Fibre optic repairs will close Lancashire road for three days

  06-01-2026 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Private Road in Hoghton will be closed for three days for fibre optic repair works, affecting a 385-metre stretch from its junction with Station Road
  
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• Cold conditions expected to continue through January according to long-range forecast

  06-01-2026 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cold conditions are expected to continue throughout January, according to a long-range forecast issued by the Met Office.
  
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• Latest 7-day East Lancs forecast as icy weather set to remain across region

  06-01-2026 12:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  After a bitterly cold start to the year, conditions are not set to improve according to the latest Met Office forecasts.
  
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• When snow ruled East Lancashire - rare photos from winters people will never forget

  06-01-2026 12:17 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  AS forecasters predict a harsh winter we look back at the times when it REALLY snowed in East Lancs.
  
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• Latest Championship managerial casualty confirmed as Rovers' rivals axe boss

  06-01-2026 12:05 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Rovers' Championship rivals have parted ways with their head coach after a poor run of results
  
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• Another weather warning issued as arctic blast continues to impact East Lancashire

  06-01-2026 11:40 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Met Office have issued another weather warning, with icy patches expected to develop on untreated wet surfaces
  
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• Mountain rescue teams face freezing conditions to help walker stuck on hillside

  06-01-2026 11:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mountain rescue teams braved freezing conditions to assist a walker who was left immobilised on a hill after suffering an injury
  
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• Mountain rescue teams face freezing conditions to help walker immobilised on hillside

  06-01-2026 11:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mountain rescue teams braved freezing conditions to assist a walker who was left immobilised on a hill after suffering an injury.
  
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• Vulnerable man allegedly threatened with knife and robbed in Blackburn

  06-01-2026 11:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A vulnerable man was allegedly threatened with a knife and robbed in Blackburn at the end of last year.
  
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• Final day Amazon Prime customers can claim these 21 channels for free in new offer

  06-01-2026 09:37 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Today (January 6) is the final day Amazon Prime customers can claim 21 channels for free for 30 days as part of an extended deal
  
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• Fans hail Corriedale as 2 big characters killed and another 'returns from the dead'

  06-01-2026 09:35 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Soap fans have hailed the Corriedale crossover as the 'best episode ever' as they were treated to a dramatic hour-long special.
  
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• Nestle issues warning to Lancashire parents over baby formula food poisoning fears

  06-01-2026 09:33 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nestle has apologised to its customers and stated that the issue originated from an ingredient supplied by a leading supplier
  
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