Blackburn with Darwen news

• Man blamed for death 'from beyond the grave'

  06-01-2025 18:35 via bbc.com
  
  Kiena Dawes had left a note saying she "was murdered" and that Mr Wellings had "killed" her.
  
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• The reason why it is so foggy in East Lancashire

  15-01-2025 20:26 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Foggy mornings and evenings have become a familiar sight in Blackburn and beyond recently, with many commenting they have not seen fog like this for many years.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth LIVE: Three changes for hosts

  15-01-2025 19:04 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers host Portsmouth at Ewood Park hoping to move up to fifth
  
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• Busy road in Blackburn closed ahead of rush hour

  15-01-2025 17:46 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The incident happened ahead of the rush hour and there were long queues of traffic on Barbara Castle Way
  
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• Busiest road in Blackburn closed ahead of rush hour

  15-01-2025 17:46 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The incident happened ahead of the rush hour and there were long queues of traffic on Barbara Castle Way
  
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• UPDATES: Motorway shut in both directions as police called to concern for welfare

  15-01-2025 17:20 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  We're bringing you updates following police confirmation of a concern for welfare incident
  
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• "Concern for welfare" incident on motorway during rush hour - UPDATES

  15-01-2025 17:20 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  We're bringing you updates following police confirmation of a concern for welfare incident
  
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• Helen Flanagan banned from driving despite plea she'd 'really struggle without a car'

  15-01-2025 17:08 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old said said the remote location of her Bolton home meant she would 'really struggle without a car'.
  
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• Borough businesses urged to apply for a manufacturing awards

  15-01-2025 16:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Businesses in Hyndburn have been urged to apply for a national awards scheme.
  
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• Coleen Nolan 'devastated' to hear of sister Linda's death in emotional tribute

  15-01-2025 15:37 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  59-year-old Coleen Nolan revealed that she was "utterly devastated" to hear of her older sister's passing.
  
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• New app-driven Uber-style taxi service planned for town

  15-01-2025 15:31 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn businessman is setting up an 'Uber-style' app-driven taxi firm, months after Uber was granted a licence to operate in the borough.
  
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• Everything to know on TikTok alternative RedNote amid possible US ban

  15-01-2025 14:40 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  RedNote has emerged as an alternative to TikTok which US users are migrating to over a possible ban
  
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• Boxing gym can stay in conservation area former taxi office

  15-01-2025 14:28 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former taxi booking office in Blackburn's Cathedral Quarter Conservation area can continue to be used as a boxing gym.
  
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• Busy Blackburn junctions closed due to more roadworks

  15-01-2025 14:25 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A section of London Road in Brookhouse and Stonyhurst Road close to the town centre were shut.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'beacon of hope' Linda Nolan following singer's death aged 65

  15-01-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 with tributes being paid by many from the media industry and the UK
  
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• Public's view requested on two Lancashire hospital replacements

  15-01-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  People are being asked to give their views on the proposed sites for two new hospitals in Lancaster and Preston.
  
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• Primark to get new signs after colour change agreed with council

  15-01-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Primark store in Blackburn's The Mall shopping centre is to get new grey and white signs after the council raised conservation concerns.
  
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• New Lancashire council framework aims to reduce crime

  15-01-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire county councillors will be asked to approve a new framework that aims to make communities safer.
  
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• Family court judge thanked for his 16 years of service after retiring

  15-01-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Judge Alan Booth has retired from his career in the Family Courts in Blackburn after more than a decade of service.
  
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• Singer Linda Nolan dies ‘surrounded by devoted family’ after cancer fight

  15-01-2025 13:46 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  TV star and singer Linda Nolan has died aged 65 after a 20-year breast cancer journey.
  
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• Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after 20-year breast cancer journey

  15-01-2025 13:46 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  TV star and singer Linda Nolan has died aged 65 after a 20-year breast cancer journey.
  
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• BBC announces new Match of the Day hosts as Gary Lineker steps down

  15-01-2025 13:07 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will share hosting duties of BBC Match of the Day from next season, replacing Gary Lineker
  
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• Manchester Airport issues important update about change to 'all easyJet flights'

  15-01-2025 12:46 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester Airport has issued an update for passengers who are getting any easyJet flights from today.
  
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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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• Travel around the world with Manchester Airport's cheap flights from £28 return

  15-01-2025 12:07 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Whether you'd like to explore Canada or find out more about Geneva, you could get cheap flights from Manchester Airport with prices starting at £28pp return.
  
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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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