Blackburn with Darwen news

• Complaints made about Ofsted inspections in Blackburn

  19-02-2024 06:00
  
  Several complaints about Ofsted inspections in Blackburn with Darwen have been dealt with since 2020, new figures show.
  
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• Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final

  14-07-2026 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.
  
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• Hundreds of fake 'squishy dumpling' toys seized

  14-07-2026 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many of the toys including copies of NeeDohs contain harmful solvents, Blackpool Council says.
  
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• Burnley's Ugochukwu to join Galatasaray on loan

  14-07-2026 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley's record signing Lesley Ugochukwu arrives in Istanbul to seal a loan move to Galatasaray.
  
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• 'We don't need one-way system' - Southport locals

  14-07-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Measures were introduced on roads around Halsall for the British Open Golf at Royal Birkdale, Southport.
  
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• Preston sign striker Erabi on loan from Genk

  13-07-2026 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End sign striker Jusef Erabi on a season-long loan deal from Genk to make the Swede their third summer signing.
  
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• 'I'm sickened my son's killers could be out early'

  13-07-2026 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Janice Lees's son Andrew Flamson was murdered in a hit-and-run in Coventry four years ago.
  
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• 'I want to officially say I'm a first-team player'

  13-07-2026 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers midfielder Kristi Montgomery speaks to BBC Radio Lancashire about his ambitions for their upcoming season.
  
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• Fireworks reported before moorland wildfire

  13-07-2026 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A fire above Dove Stone Reservoir sent large plumes of smoke above Greater Manchester.
  
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• Climbing centre admits failings over Lancaster man's death

  13-07-2026 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  King Kong Climbing admits failing to protect Carl O'Keeffe, who was fatally trapped in a tunnel.
  
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• Preston Davey murderer Jamie Varley back in court

  13-07-2026 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
  
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• Mansfield sign Preston striker Smith for free

  13-07-2026 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mansfield Town sign experienced striker Michael Smith on a free transfer from Preston North End.
  
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• 'Hopefully, Hayen is worth the wait'

  13-07-2026 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Here is what you had to say about the appointment of Nicky Hayen at Burnley.
  
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• The window cleaners with Blackpool's best view

  13-07-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wearing safety harnesses, the specialist cleaners abseil down Blackpool Tower to clean the SkyWalk's glass from the outside.
  
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• Zoo summit to tackle 'misleading' weather apps

  13-07-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The zoo says rain icons lead some would-be visitors to believe the whole day will be a "washout".
  
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• Burnley sign Spanish winger Castell

  12-07-2026 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship club Burnley sign winger Lluc Castell from Espanyol.
  
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• Closing street means children play safely, mums say

  12-07-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mums say children with special educational needs are safer with no traffic for a couple of hours.
  
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• Fire next to railway tracks causes cancellations

  11-07-2026 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Major disruption is expected for the rest of the day, National Rail says.
  
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• Safety warning after two men drown in open water

  11-07-2026 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Water safety groups reiterate warnings after recent deaths in reservoirs in Greater Manchester.
  
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• 'I thought it would be nice to let strangers into my garden'

  11-07-2026 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lesley Middleton revealed the results of 18 years of gardening toscores of people.
  
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• Yorkshire beat Lancashire in T20 Blast

  10-07-2026 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham.
  
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• Burnley appoint Hayen as new head coach

  10-07-2026 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley appoint Genk boss Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year deal.
  
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• County's longest serving councillor dies at 86

  10-07-2026 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillor Ivan Taylor served as a Blackpool councillor for 59 years, and set up its first leisure centre.
  
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• Fylde to host Wealdstone in National League opener

  10-07-2026 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 2026-27 National League fixtures have been revealed.
  
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• Chippy staff say working in heatwave is 'horrendous'

  10-07-2026 08:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With temperatures soaring, chippy workers describe how they are surviving tough heatwave conditions.
  
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• Why does Lancashire not have a mayor?

  10-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire's Combined County Authority does have some devolved powers but fewer than a mayor would have.
  
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• Why are 150 pairs of blue shoes on display in seaside resort?

  10-07-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The shoes which have been painted blue will be on display for eight hours at the seaside resort.
  
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• Returning firefighter tells of Venezuela earthquake 'devastation'

  09-07-2026 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wayne Ward, 44, was part of a wider team from the UK who travel to join the rescue efforts.
  
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• Accrington sign former Salford striker Stockton

  09-07-2026 18:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley sign former Salford City striker Cole Stockton on a two-year deal.
  
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• Two killed in head-on crash between car and HGV

  09-07-2026 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s died from serious injuries after the crash in Wrightington.
  
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