Blackburn with Darwen news

• Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

  10-09-2024 10:27 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”
  
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• Nelson Khumbeni returns to Bolton as Stanley loan expires

  15-01-2025 12:18 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nelson Khumbeni has returned to Bolton following the expiry of his loan at Stanley
  
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• 900 cannabis plants seized after illegal cultivation found in this town

  15-01-2025 12:11 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  On January 13, officers dismantled an illegal cannabis cultivation in a property on Union Street, Bacup.
  
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• Pothole damage: Can I claim on my car insurance?

  15-01-2025 11:36 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Driving over a pothole, even at a low speed, can damage a vehicle’s tyres, alloy wheels, steering alignment, wheel tracking and balancing and suspension
  
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• Road closed after bridge collapses due to crash

  15-01-2025 11:20 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  On January 15, at around 9am, police received reports of a crash on Clitheroe Road, Chatburn.
  
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• Road closed after bridge collapsed following crash

  15-01-2025 11:20 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  On January 15, at around 9am, police received reports of a crash on Clitheroe Road, Chatburn.
  
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• BBC soap opera from EastEnders creator to return 31 years after being axed

  15-01-2025 11:17 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A BBC soap opera from the co-creator of EastEnders is making a return to screens 31 years after it was axed.
  
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• Woman, in 40s, critically injured in hospital after crash on A6

  15-01-2025 11:10 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The pedestrian, a woman in her 40s, suffered serious injuries, and was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.
  
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• Aldi is launching brand new hair products that will save you £60

  15-01-2025 10:50 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Supermarket Aldi has unveiled new hair care products, inspired by K18 that will save you £60.
  
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• Shoppers urged to make change when buying washing-up liquid in 2025

  15-01-2025 10:48 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ecover is encouraging UK shoppers to buy refills instead of new bottles of washing-up liquid in 2025 to reduce plastic pollution
  
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• Warning issued to travellers over phone mistake that could cost thousands

  15-01-2025 10:47 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Travellers could be hit with 'staggering' phone bills due to this travel mistake
  
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• 'Tough one' - Chesterfield assistant shares update on Markanday loan

  15-01-2025 10:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An update on Dilan Markanday's loan at Chesterfield and where things currently stand with the Rovers winger
  
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• Traffic slow on M6 northbound this morning after crash

  15-01-2025 10:13 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  According to AA Traffic and Travel, traffic is slow due to a crash on the M6 northbound.
  
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• Image released after elderly man targeted by ‘scam police officer’

  15-01-2025 09:22 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Image released after elderly man targeted by ‘scam police officer’
  
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• Police horses aid in arrest of wanted 'high-risk domestic violence offender'

  15-01-2025 08:42 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four police horses were present when officers arrested a high-risk domestic violence offender who was wanted for four offences.
  
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• What is Molly-Mae Hague's net worth? Her career after Love Island

  15-01-2025 08:18 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Molly-Mae Hague has earned a fortune following her stint on Love Island with her successful businesses and social media following.
  
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• Major national retailer set to open new East Lancs store at shopping park

  15-01-2025 06:44 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Major retailer Sports Direct looks set to open a new store in Colne after plans for new signage were given the green light.
  
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• Controversial plans to turn cemetery lodge to 'multi-faith centre' thrown out

  15-01-2025 06:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to convert a derelict lodge in Nelson cemetery into a new multi-faith centre have been thrown out by the council after over 200 objections.
  
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• What Rovers boss Eustace expects from 'difficult' Pompey clash

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rovers boss John Eustace on Portsmouth and the start of another demanding period in the Championship
  
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• Two Bolton pubs to celebrate Robert Burns with week-long event

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Spinning Mule in Nelson Square, Bolton, and The Robert Shaw in Market Street, Westhoughton, will celebrate Burns Night.
  
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• Town's first ever wellness festival set to take place

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ramsbottom is set to host its first festival celebrating health, well-being, spirit, and fitness
  
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• Town centre restaurant famous for 'mind-blowing' biryanis opens under new name

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 120-seater Saffron Street Restaurant, in King William Street, Blackburn has opened under a new name.
  
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• Stricken cygnet rescued from frozen canal underneath M65 by RSPCA

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A cygnet was rescued by the RSPCA from the frozen Leeds and Liverpool Canal underneath the M65.
  
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• Star Wars-themed ice trail coming to town later this month at ‘free and unique’ event

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Festival of Ice and Fire will return on January 25 and some details about the exciting events and ice trail planned have been revealed.
  
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• Plans go in again seeking approval for barn conversion to five homes

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to convert three agricultural buildings into a set of houses in Balderstone have been re-submitted.
  
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• Petition launched to reopen custody suite at police station

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dylan Manning, a Labour party activist, has launched a petition to reopen the custody suite in Burnley.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Let's brighten up Blue Monday

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  January is a month that seems to drag on for many people.
  
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• Man to stand trial next year after pleading not guilty to rape

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Accrington man will stand trial next year after pleading not guilty to rape.
  
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• Lancashire dairy farm fined for polluting watercourse twice

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency prosecuted E & A Forshaw (Partnership), operating a dairy farm at Bolton Fold Farm in Alston.
  
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• 'It was a tremendous privilege': Archdeacon of Blackburn announces retirement

  15-01-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mark Ireland has held the position since February 2016 and will retire from the role in April.
  
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