Blackburn with Darwen news

• Prolific shoplifter jailed again after pleading guilty to 12 thefts

  05-12-2025 13:35 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A prolific shoplifter has been jailed over a series of thefts in Accrington.
  
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• Coronation Street star announces death of son in heartbreaking tribute

  14-12-2025 10:03 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street star Justin Moorhouse announced the sad passing of his son, Barney, on Instagram.
  
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• Motorway closed after driver turned around and drove wrong way

  14-12-2025 09:07 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The M6 was closed in Lancashire last night after a driver failed to stop for police and drove the wrong way down the carriageway.
  
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• Martin Compston: Line Of Duty will 'go out on a high' as BBC confirms series

  14-12-2025 08:45 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Martin Compston has shared that the cast of Line Of Duty knew the show had one more season in it.
  
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• This East Lancs town has 2nd best Italian food in whole UK says new study

  14-12-2025 06:49 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn has been rated as having the second best offering for Italian restaurants in the whole of UK by a new study.
  
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• Family pay touching tribute to ‘lovely and kind’ student

  14-12-2025 06:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Talented student William had been studying Chemical Engineering at Chester University.
  
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• Woman denies causing serious injury by dangerous driving as trial set

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Colne woman accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in Nelson is to stand trial after pleading not guilty.
  
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• 'We can't stop halfway through': Extra King George's revamp cash approved

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The soaring cost of repairing and refurbishing Blackburn’s King George’s Hall was inevitable if the job is to be done properly, the council leader has said.
  
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• Train passengers advised not to travel to Lake District amid extreme weather

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Passengers have been advised not to travel to the Lake District due to extreme weather warnings, as train services have been cancelled.
  
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• Team GB pole vault star launches SPAR Lancashire School Games

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Team GB pole vaulter Harry Coppell helped launch the 20th SPAR Lancashire School Games, returning as guest speaker at the event in Preston
  
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• Take a look inside this £1.5 million home with lake access and panoramic views

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A four-bedroom contemporary home in Greenstiles Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, with lake access and panoramic views, is on the market for £1.5 million
  
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• Stunning 4.5-mile circular walk through historic country estate

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Gawthorpe Hall Circular Walk offers visitors a scenic route through the historic estate, showcasing the heritage and landscape of Padiham, Lancashire
  
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• Sporting ‘superstars’ to represent borough at Lancashire finals

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Rossendale Primary Panathlon were held at The Valley Leadership Academy in Stacksteads
  
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• Rossendale teen named youth ambassador for The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Samuel Ahmed, 18, from Rossendale, has been named a youth ambassador for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, joining 31 others from across the UK
  
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• Rees Rolls to give free Christmas dinners to support local families

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rees Rolls in Rishton is offering free Christmas dinners to struggling families, with no judgement and free delivery to nearby towns.
  
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• Opera gala featuring Paul Potts coming to Lancashire next year

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paul Potts and Charlotte Akenhead will star in the Valentine’s Opera Gala at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens Opera House
  
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• Oakhill School marks GCSE success and achievement at prize giving

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Oakhill School has celebrated outstanding GCSE results and whole-school achievements at its annual Prize Giving Evening, recognising pupils from Years 7 to 11.
  
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• Nurses on call to help care home residents avoid hospital visits

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust's Care Home Nurses support residents to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need.
  
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• 'Movement is medicine': Pilates instructor shares her inspiring journey

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gaukhar wanted to bring the mind-body exercise system to people who may never have considered it.
  
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• Dad's death inspired dramatic career change for Lancashire woman

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lisa Buchanan from Leyland left a successful pharmaceutical career nearly 13 years ago to work in funeral care after the passing of her father
  
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• Blackburn’s Sufiyaan Salam celebrates BIFA win for short film

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn writer Sufiyaan Salam has won Best British Short Film at the BIFAs for MAGID / ZAFAR, becoming the second British Pakistani to receive the award.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' squad deficiencies exposed as January window looms

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Analysis after Blackburn Rovers were beaten 2-1 at Fratton Park
  
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• Blackburn broadcaster and Burnley footballer get Honorary Fellowships

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Krishnan joined football broadcaster Rachel Brown-Finnis, and Diplomat Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, at the academic awards.
  
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• Best garden centres to visit this Christmas in Lancashire according to locals

  14-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire locals have shared their favourite garden centres to visit in the county at Christmas time.
  
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• The 35p kitchen staple that removes surface level bathroom mould within 5 minutes

  13-12-2025 22:03 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cleaning experts have revealed this 35p kitchen staple removes surface level bathroom mould within five minutes - it's 'safer' than bleach
  
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• 'Angry' Valerien Ismael highlights big issue with Blackburn Rovers mistakes

  13-12-2025 18:33 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Blackburn Rovers head coach gave his reaction to a 2-1 defeat at Fratton Park
  
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• Blackburn Rovers player ratings with two 4/10s in Portsmouth defeat

  13-12-2025 18:05 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers were beaten 2-1 at Fratton Park despite leading
  
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• Blackburn Rovers surrender lead as Portsmouth complete comeback win

  13-12-2025 17:58 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers lost 2-1 at Fratton Park despite having the lead
  
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• Zoe Ball to step down from BBC Radio 2 show and replaced by this Big Brother star

  13-12-2025 17:13 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Zoe Ball has announced she will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday show next week - see which Big Brother star will host 1-3pm slot
  
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• Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: Team news as key player returns

  13-12-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Live updates from Fratton Park as Blackburn Rovers travel to face Portsmouth.
  
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