Blackburn with Darwen news

• New homes planned for urban green field site in borough

  08-12-2025 15:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new housing estate of 20 homes has been proposed for 2.2 acres of land at Bank Hey View off Heys Lane in Blackburn.
  
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• Stanley Women and Chorley share honours in a thrilling derby

  09-12-2025 16:45 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley Women were forced to settle for a 4–4 draw in a dramatic contest against Chorley Women Development at a windswept Accrington & Rossendale College on Sunday, despite a first-half hat-trick from Melissa Adamson.
  
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• Careless driver who killed girl, 6, with 'big cheeky smile' is jailed

  09-12-2025 16:06 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A careless driver who killed a six-year-old girl after she stepped off a bus in Bilsborrow has been jailed.
  
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• Busy road could close for 8-month roundabout development for new housing

  09-12-2025 16:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new four-arm roundabout to serve major Blackburn housing developments could lead to the lengthy closure of a gateway road into the town.
  
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• Police issue safety advice while East Lancs fraud investigations continue

  09-12-2025 15:04 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in East Lancashire have issued safety advice while their investigation into reports of fraud in the area continues.
  
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• Motorway reopens following multi-vehicle crash and flooding

  09-12-2025 14:27 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The M66 southbound near Edenfield has reopened following a crash and flooding early this morning.
  
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• Intruder caught on CCTV leaving mosque with wheelie bin as police confirm safe stolen

  09-12-2025 14:04 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on the corner of Balaclava Street and Altom Street.
  
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• East Lancs MP opposes new puberty blocker NHS trial

  09-12-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire Labour MP has publicly criticised NHS plans to conduct a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs in children who question their gender.
  
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• East Lancs man to appear in court over abusive messages to England defender

  09-12-2025 13:20 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Great Harwood man will appear in court in January over online abuse sent to England defender Jess Carter during the summer's Women's European Championships.
  
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• Roads teams band to together to drive Christmas cheer for care leavers

  09-12-2025 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council care leavers will get a special festive treat thanks to staff and contractors who look after the borough’s roads.
  
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• Public green space in Wilpshire could be sold by Lancashire County Council

  09-12-2025 12:24 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire County Council plans to dispose of around 1.32 acres of public open space along Whalley Road in Wilpshire
  
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• ITV film crews set to return to East Lancs TODAY - the road closure in place

  09-12-2025 10:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  ITV film crews are set to return to Lancashire today (December 9) to film a new drama, Adultery.
  
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• 'Flooding possible' for parts of East Lancs as warning issued during Storm Bran

  09-12-2025 09:18 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A flood alert has been issued for parts of East Lancashire around the River Ribble and River Darwen in the wake of Storm Bran.
  
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• 'Flooding possible' for parts of East Lancs as warning issued during Storm Bram

  09-12-2025 09:18 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A flood alert has been issued for parts of East Lancashire around the River Ribble and River Darwen in the wake of Storm Bram.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness 'sad' to be stepping down from TV show after just 2 years

  09-12-2025 08:50 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paddy McGuinness has said he is sad' to be stepping down from Channel 4's Tempting Fortune after two years, as presenter issues statement
  
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• RECAP: Long delays on motorway due to flooding and multi-vehicle crash

  09-12-2025 08:24 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway of the M66 is closed due to flooding, National Highways has said
  
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• LIVE: Long delays on motorway due to flooding and multi-vehicle crash

  09-12-2025 08:24 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway of the M66 is closed due to flooding, National Highways has said
  
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• LIVE: Long delays and lanes closed on motorway due to flooding

  09-12-2025 08:24 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The southbound carriageway of the M66 is closed due to flooding, National Highways has said
  
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• EXPECT DELAYS: M61 Southbound crash results in lane closure

  09-12-2025 08:18 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crash on M61 Southbound – one lane closed and very slow traffic between J8 (Chorley) and J7 (Rivington Services).
  
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• School 4G pitch decision put back amid neighbours' light and noise complaints

  09-12-2025 06:53 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans for a new artificial sports pitch complex in Colne have been deferred amid concerns over noise, light and environmental impact.
  
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• 'Moaning NIMBY neighbours' see swim tutor's private pool lessons blocked

  09-12-2025 06:34 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Lancashire swimming ace who had used her home's private pool to teach people how to swim now has to use public pools following objections.
  
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• Disqualified driver cops further ban after going to wife's rescue

  09-12-2025 06:27 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A disqualified Rishton driver who went to assist his wife when her car broke down ended up getting behind the wheel.
  
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• The luckiest place in the country for Postcode Lottery wins is in Lancashire

  09-12-2025 06:01 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Preston has been ranked the UK’s luckiest spot for Postcode Lottery wins, according to Bet Clever data spanning back to 2011
  
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• This quaint Blackburn café is the home of the ‘Desi breakfast’

  09-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn café is serving up some famous South Asian breakfast meals. We headed over to find out more.
  
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• Take a look inside luxury family home with its own woodland

  09-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A luxury home in Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley, offering over 4,200 sq ft and private woodland views, is listed at around £1,195,000 in The Walled Gardens
  
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• Schoolgirl heads out to Morocco to support families devastated by earthquake

  09-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Over the past nine months, Isla has been raising funds to support those impacted by the earthquake as winter approaches.
  
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• Road closures in Great Harwood as telecom works take place

  09-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Berrys Lane and Shawcliffe Lane in Great Harwood are set to close for telecom works
  
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• Pendle Council reveals plan to lease land for community garden project

  09-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pendle Borough Council has unveiled plans for a new community garden, proposing a five-year underlease for 105 square metres of open space
  
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• Officer helped ‘distressed’ man who attempted to climb fence onto rail line

  09-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  SC Robyn, along with a handful of other special constables, were on patrol on Saturday evening (December 6)
  
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• New factory upgrades planned for Rolls-Royce site

  09-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to upgrade part of the Rolls-Royce site in Barnoldswick have been submitted to Pendle Council.
  
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