Blackburn with Darwen news

• NHS flu warning as hospital makes A&E plea to public amid pressure

  05-12-2025 18:32 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  North-West NHS bosses fear this is the worst flu season in the region in recent years, as cases and hospitalisations rise in time for Christmas.
  
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• 'Very quickly' - Portsmouth boss Mousinho's admission ahead of Rovers clash

  11-12-2025 19:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Why the atmosphere at Portsmouth could "very quickly turn" if Rovers get their noses in front on Saturday
  
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• Live Updates: Lane closed and 5 miles of congestion on M6

  11-12-2025 18:51 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crash on M6 causing long delays on the southbound carriageway There are 5 miles of congestion
  
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• Live Updates: 5 miles of congestion on M6 following crash

  11-12-2025 18:51 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crash on M6 causing long delays on the southbound carriageway There are 5 miles of congestion
  
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• Lancashire man wants to do this with his £1m winnings

  11-12-2025 18:07 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  After seeing an ad on TV, the the man said he felt compelled to give it a go.
  
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• Lancashire man wants to do this with his £1m Euromillions winnings

  11-12-2025 18:07 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  After seeing an ad on TV, the the man said he felt compelled to give it a go.
  
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• New door for 'exceptional' moorland house is approved

  11-12-2025 18:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The owner of an 18th Century heritage-listed moorland house of ‘exceptional special interest’ can install a new door to his property planners have ruled
  
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• Builder's warehouse to become commercial kitchen for party food

  11-12-2025 18:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Blackburn builder’s warehouse can now be repurposed as a ‘dark’ kitchen preparing food for delivery to weddings and parties
  
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• ‘We’ll have a good go’...Clitheroe are ready for York

  11-12-2025 17:36 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Clitheroe play host to FA Trophy royalty in York City tomorrow at the Loom Loft Stadium as the Ribble Valley based team are aiming to push even further in the competition to continue their historic run.
  
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• Ribeiro eager to make most of Rovers return ahead of 'tough' Pompey test

  11-12-2025 17:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Yuri Ribeiro on his return to the Rovers side, competition for places and a tough test at Portsmouth this weekend
  
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• Frustration as London-Blackpool direct trains to be halved next week

  11-12-2025 16:31 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Train operator Avanti West Coast has confirmed it is slashing its four daily weekday services between Blackpool and London to just two.
  
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• Police seize 20,000 illicit cigarettes following raids at Blackburn shops

  11-12-2025 16:17 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police and trading standards said they seized around 20,000 illicit cigarettes following a series of raids in Blackburn.
  
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• 'Signs are positive' - Ismael hopes to have Tronstad back for Portsmouth

  11-12-2025 14:47 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The latest on the injury front as Rovers hope to have Sondre Tronstad back available for Portsmouth
  
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• Teenager injured at zebra crossing in Ribble Valley village

  11-12-2025 14:44 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The incident happened just after 8am on King Street.
  
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• Charity Commission launches inquiry into Lancs anti-poverty charity

  11-12-2025 14:41 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been opened over financial and governance concerns at a Blackpool anti-poverty charity.
  
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• Ex-Rovers keeper Tim Flowers takes up new managerial role in non-league

  11-12-2025 13:44 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ex-Rovers goalkeeper Tim Flowers has taken on a new managerial role in the non-league pyramid
  
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• Man who was found guilty of historic sexual abuse against boys jailed

  11-12-2025 13:20 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Darwen man who was found guilty of historic sexual offences against two boys in Earby has been jailed.
  
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• How Scotland and Socceroos prepared Miller for Championship baptism of fire

  11-12-2025 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lewis Miller explains how his experiences in Scotland and on the international stage prepared him for life at Rovers
  
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• Finalists for Taste Lancashire Producer Awards 2026 announced

  11-12-2025 12:01 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Winners will be announced at a joint ceremony with the Lancashire Tourism Awards at Blackpool Winter Gardens on February 11, 2026
  
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• Two East Lancashire gastropubs among the UK's top 100 - see the full list

  11-12-2025 11:26 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two gastropubs in Lancashire feature in Estrella Damm’s Top 100 gastropubs list for 2026, including Parkers Arms, Clitheroe.
  
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• Four East Lancashire gastropubs among the UK's top 100 - see the full list

  11-12-2025 11:26 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four gastropubs in Lancashire feature in Estrella Damm’s Top 100 gastropubs list for 2026, including Parkers Arms, Clitheroe and The White Swan at Fence.
  
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• 4 Lancashire gastropubs among the UK's top 100 - see the full list

  11-12-2025 11:26 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four gastropubs in Lancashire feature in Estrella Damm’s Top 100 gastropubs list for 2026, including Parkers Arms, Clitheroe and The White Swan at Fence.
  
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• Legal threat to extend consultation in Reform's care home future proposal

  11-12-2025 06:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A legal challenge could be mounted to the process being used to help decide the future of 10 elderly care facilities across Lancashire.
  
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• 'Time to crack on' for a Lancashire mayor say leaders after decade of delay

  11-12-2025 06:21 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The government has told Lancashire an elected mayor would give local leaders “the tools” they need to boost the county’s economy
  
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• UK's 'cosiest pub' where the owner rears her own pigs for the restaurant

  11-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The latest Pub of the Week is a Nelson establishment which has been named as one of the country's cosiest pubs, and the owner rears her own pigs for their restaurant.
  
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• Town's business improvement district appoints new project manager

  11-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley Business Improvement District has announced the appointment of Jason Cothliff as its new project manager.
  
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• ‘The land that Blackburn forgot’: Calls for land to be seized by council

  11-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Over a year since residents called for action to be taken against fly-tipping on an area of land behind Whalley Old Road, the rubbish at the site continues to pile up
  
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• SpudBros win British Potato Industry Award for viral campaign

  11-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  SpudBros, run by Jacob and Harley Nelson, earned a Highly Commended award at the 2025 British Potato Industry Awards
  
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• Sean McLoughlin on Rovers responsibility, results and returning players

  11-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean McLoughlin discusses Rovers' recent form, changing system, wearing the captain's armband and more
  
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• Review: Storytelling at its finest in this spellbinding journey to Narnia

  11-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prepare to be spellbound as you are taken into the world of Narnia in this beautiful stage production which is finally getting a full festive run at the Lowry.
  
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