Blackburn with Darwen news

• Nature recovery scheme gets £2m funding boost

  29-12-2025 13:58 via bbc.com
  People are being encouraged to connect with nature to boost their mental wellbeing.
  
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• Lorry fire causes major disruption on M62 between Milnrow and Saddleworth

  08-01-2026 22:11 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A lorry fire has forced the closure of the M62 eastbound between J21 Milnrow and J22 Saddleworth, with westbound traffic also severely disrupted.
  
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• Clitheroe look to repeat history in FA Trophy run

  08-01-2026 21:44 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Clitheroe travel to National League high flyers Scunthorpe United this afternoon as they take on the Lincolnshire side in the FA Trophy fourth round, with the Blues looking to extend their historic run in the competition.
  
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• Seven new routes set take-off from Manchester Airport in 2026

  08-01-2026 19:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Seven new routes, including Montpellier, Preveza, and Castellon, will launch from Manchester Airport in 2026
  
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• 'High-level' emergencies issued at these two Lancashire hospitals

  08-01-2026 18:40 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has taken the decision to escalate to OPEL 4 – the highest level of internal escalation.
  
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• Lancashire power station becomes UK's 'most productive' nuclear site

  08-01-2026 18:28 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Heysham 2 in Lancashire, owned by EDF, became the UK’s most productive nuclear power station after hitting a generation milestone over Christmas
  
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• Rovers pay tribute to former player Tony Field

  08-01-2026 18:25 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rovers have paid tribute to former striker Tony Field after the sad news of his passing
  
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• Off-road biker involved in horror crash dies from injuries

  08-01-2026 18:06 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The bike was travelling along Arnhem Road towards Fishwick Parade along with four other off-road bikes
  
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• Historic East Lancs market makes half-price stalls offer

  08-01-2026 18:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Half-price rents for taking “casual” stalls on Clitheroe Market could be on the way under fresh council plans
  
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• Experts warn motorists as risk of rat infestations in cars increases 'significantly'

  08-01-2026 17:35 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Experts have shared advice on preventing rat infestations in cars and whether you can expect your car insurance to pay for any damage caused by rodents.
  
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• Advice issued due to 'high number of poorly patients' at Blackburn Hospital A&E

  08-01-2026 17:32 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  East Lancashire Hospitals urge public to use Minor Injuries Units and Urgent Treatment Centres to ease pressure on A&E at Royal Blackburn Hospital
  
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• New live map to track Lancashire gritters unveiled ahead of Storm Goretti

  08-01-2026 17:27 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire County Council said it publishes updates on its website whenever gritting operations take place.
  
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• Weather warnings issued as Storm Goretti sweeps across the UK

  08-01-2026 16:09 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Heavy rains and snow are expected in parts of the region as Storm Goretti sweeps across the UK.
  
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• Woman charged with public nuisance after concern for welfare call on M65 bridge

  08-01-2026 15:45 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has been charged by police following a concern for welfare on the M65 last night
  
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• Two charged as VW Golf stung and boxed in following police pursuit

  08-01-2026 15:37 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The VW Golf failed to stop when requested by police in the early hours of Monday and two men were arrested.
  
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• Lancashire woman in court over 'body bag' protest outside David Lammy's home

  08-01-2026 14:22 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Lancashire woman is one of a pair in court accused of placing body bags outside the home of deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
  
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• Hat tricks and late heartbreak: Rovers' recent history in FA Cup third round

  08-01-2026 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  We take a closer look at Rovers' last 10 FA Cup third-round ties as the historic competition rolls around once again
  
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• Police and family searching for missing Accrington 12-year-old

  08-01-2026 12:22 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 12-year-old boy is currently missing from his home in Accrington.
  
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• Why police were called to East Lancs road this morning

  08-01-2026 12:07 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Why police were called to East Lancs road this morning in Belmont
  
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• Crash which shut motorway throughout the evening involved a number of vehicles

  08-01-2026 11:41 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two hospitalised after five-vehicle crash on M61 near Farnworth. M61 closed for hours; Greater Manchester Police and GMFRS led emergency response.
  
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• Crash that shut motorway throughout the evening involved a number of vehicles

  08-01-2026 11:41 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two hospitalised after five-vehicle crash on M61 near Farnworth. M61 closed for hours; Greater Manchester Police and GMFRS led emergency response.
  
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• More minutes for Garrett as Under-21s suffer narrow defeat with 10 men

  08-01-2026 11:33 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rovers midfielder Jake Garrett got more valuable minutes for the Under-21 side as he continues to build up his fitness after being out injured
  
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• Postcode Lottery joy for residents in this East Lancashire street

  08-01-2026 11:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Residents of a street in an East Lancashire town are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery
  
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• ‘There is belief here’, says Parker after Burnley hold Manchester United

  08-01-2026 10:19 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  SCOTT Parker has told Burnley fans to keep believing after Tuesday night’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Turf Moor.
  
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• Adorable tiger cubs take first snowy steps at Knowsley Safari Park

  08-01-2026 10:10 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  KNOWSLEY Safari’s five-month-old Amur tiger cubs, Akira and Ozo, have been enjoying their very first snow day.
  
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• Vile teenager slapped woman round face after harassing young girl in street

  08-01-2026 07:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A girl sought sanctuary in the home of a stranger after being harassed by a young Rishton man
  
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• Historic cricket club asks council to gift car park land so it can secure grants

  08-01-2026 06:56 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Lancashire’s oldest cricket clubs has asked to be given council land worth £20,000 to help it access future funding to improve its facilities.
  
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• Serial burglars including man who absconded from open prison jailed over crime spree

  08-01-2026 06:15 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn man who committed a string of burglaries after escaping from prison has been jailed alongside his criminal associate.
  
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• Burnley man in court denies possessing 'criminal property' of over £1,400 in cash

  08-01-2026 06:15 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Burnley man will stand trial later this year over an alleged offence of possessing criminal property.
  
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• Warning issued after people spotted walking along frozen canal in cold snap

  08-01-2026 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The fire service has warned people to 'stay away from frozen water' after a man shared a video of three people walking along a frozen canal in Clayton-le-Moors.
  
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