Blackburn with Darwen news

• Warning about non-fatal strangulation that can cause internal injuries

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Lancashire conference highlighted non-fatal strangulation and suffocation, raising awareness among UK professionals to tackle hidden abuse
  
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• Man acquitted over Christmas Day murder crashed car into bus while drunk

  19-12-2025 12:05 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man acquitted over the killing of a man on Christmas Day last year has been in court after crashing his car into a bus while drink driving.
  
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• 'Pictures and radiators shake' as Lancs hit by second earthquake in two weeks

  19-12-2025 11:32 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Silverdale has been hit by a second earthquake in two weeks, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has said.
  
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• See the stunning costumes featured at Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Christmas show

  19-12-2025 10:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort is hosting its Gatsby-themed Christmas Party Nights - featuring local talent alongside West End stars in a festive dinner show.
  
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• Firefighters called to more 'purr-sonal' rescue after kitten stuck behind units

  19-12-2025 08:56 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters in Lancashire were called out to rescue a three-month-old kitten that had become stuck behind kitchen units.
  
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• Five arrests made during overnight police patrols in Burnley

  19-12-2025 08:38 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police officers working overnight in the run-up to Christmas made five arrests in connection with domestic-related incidents in Burnley.
  
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• Man charged over alleged robbery following early morning incident

  19-12-2025 08:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with robbery following an alleged incident in Accrington in November.
  
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• Two 'awaiting questioning' after 'high-value shoplifting' at The Mall

  19-12-2025 08:22 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two arrests have been made after high-value thefts at The Mall in Blackburn.
  
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• Anthony hoping for Clarets cheers after his Cherries reunion

  19-12-2025 08:01 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  JAIDON Anthony admitted ‘Bournemouth away’ was one of the first fixtures he looked out for as Burnley returned to the Premier Division.
  
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• Mayor cash and power request made without the role by Reform council boss

  19-12-2025 06:19 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire has asked the government whether it can have, upfront, some of the powers and cash that come with a directly elected mayor, even if the post itself is years away from being created.
  
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• Young people's '12 acts of kindness' campaign inspires borough

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Activities included handing out warm drinks to Christmas shoppers, donating items to local foodbanks and delivering gifts to the local fire service.
  
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• Travelling train exhibition set to visit Lancashire and Greater Manchester

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Railway 200 Inspiration Train exhibition visits the North West in January, celebrating 200 years of UK railways with hands-on STEM exhibit
  
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• Spiking Awareness Campaign launched ahead of festive holidays

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Spiking awareness posters, information cards and drinks covers have been distributed to a wide range of local businesses across the valley
  
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• ‘Spectacular’ Blackburn pub decorations are back with a bang

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The decorations feature thousands of baubles and 10,000 lights and took the team at Bar Ibiza ten days to put up.
  
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• Rawtenstall abuser sent sexual videos of victim to her family to 'humilate her'

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Rawtenstall man who sent sexually explicit videos of his partner to her family during a long and brutal period of abuse has been jailed.
  
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• Paedophile who distributed indecent image of child jailed

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Newton-in-Bowland paedophile who downloaded and distributed indecent images of children has been jailed.
  
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• New podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of conservation work in Lancashire

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Discover The Conservation Chronicles podcast by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, exploring UK wildlife, conservation, nature reserves, red squirrel projects and more.
  
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• Mosque extension proposed to protect elderly from cold

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn mosque is seeking to add a single-storey covered extension to its premises to protect elderly worshippers attending funerals.
  
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• Mass protest warning as Gypsy family plead with council to delay eviction

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family at the centre of a long-running row over their unauthorised encampment in Darwen have appealed to council bosses to delay plans to evict them
  
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• Man appears in court over aggravated burglary and fraud charges

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn man accused of aggravated burglary and fraud will stand trial next year after pleading not guilty.
  
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• KFC youth jobs scheme marks three years in Burnley

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A youth employability scheme is marking three years in Burnley.
  
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• Great Harwood charity supports families and new skate park

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nothing is Impossible CIC is hosting a Big Toy Giveaway in Great Harwood while also supporting young people to safely use the town’s new skate park.
  
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• Garages sought to take over taxi testing in borough

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire council is accepting applications from existing local MOT testing stations to become approved providers for taxi tests
  
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• Faith leaders in Blackburn trained to tackle abuse

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw is supporting a Blackburn with Darwen project that empowers faith leaders to combat abuse and promote zero tolerance toward violence against women and girls.
  
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• Dave Hill on Slade, that Christmas single and his desire to carry on playing

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first thing you have to acknowledge when you have an interview with Slade’s pint-sized guitarist Dave Hill is that you’ll not really be able to do an interview at all.
  
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• Blackburn ‘spectacular’ pub decorations are back with a bang

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The decorations feature thousands of baubles and 10,000 lights and took the team at Bar Ibiza ten days to put up.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers star rallies against 'unlucky' narrative with clear message

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sondre Tronstad insists Blackburn Rovers must starting winning games of football
  
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• Blackburn Rovers star dismisses 'unlucky' narrative with clear message

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sondre Tronstad insists Blackburn Rovers must starting winning games of football
  
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• Blackburn community invited to mark winter solstice at Greenhouse Project

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Residents are invited to celebrate the winter solstice with music, food and a woodland walk at Witton Park’s Greenhouse Project this December.
  
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• Blackburn accountancy firm reports 'strong' 2025

  19-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn and Burnely-based chartered accountancy firm has reported a 'strong' performance for 2025
  
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