Blackburn with Darwen news

• Road closures in place as emergency services on scene of a crash - live updates

  13-04-2025 11:34 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Preston Old Road in the direction of the roundabout with Livesey Branch in Blackburn is currently closed due to a road traffic collision.
  
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• LIVE: Long delays on M6 due to vehicle fire

  17-12-2025 10:09 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  There are long delays on the M6 southbound near Longridge due to a vehicle fire.
  
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• Joel Dommett ‘on the naughty step’ after revealing Masked Singer’s real identity

  17-12-2025 09:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joel Dommett said he was 'put on the naughty step' by ITV bosses after accidently revealing a celebrity's identity during 2025 Christmas Special
  
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• UK’s first academy for hospice workers launches in Lancashire

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hospice and Palliative Care Academy is a central hub for people who want to explore learning and career opportunities across end-of-life care.
  
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• TV detective was major draw when new Co-op bank opened in Blackburn

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  You wouldn’t think that the opening of a new bank branch would see queues reaching round the block
  
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• Ryan Alebiosu on Nigeria 'opportunity', Rovers start and Championship aim

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryan Alebiosu on his call-up for the Africa Cup of Nations and why he already feels at home at Rovers
  
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• Renowned East Lancs chef heralded as one of countries best in delivering for tourists

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire chef has been named as one of the country’s best for delivering outstanding experiences to tourists.
  
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• Primary school league tables reveal borough's best performing schools

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  New figures from the Department of Education have revealed the best and worst performing primary schools across Blackburn with Darwen at Key Stage 2.
  
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• Painter raises over £1,000 for vulnerable people through charity raffle for PAC

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nelson painter Darren Harrety raised £1,360 for Positive Action in the Community in his Christmas raffle.
  
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• Paedo pensioner jailed again after breaching order just four days after release

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A convicted paedophile from Blackburn reoffended just four days after his release from prison for attempted sexual communications with a child
  
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• NHS encouraging people to look after their mental health during festive period

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging people to look after their mental health over the festive season.
  
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• MP raises redundancy fears with major East Lancs firm's bosses

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire MP has written to bosses at a major local employer in Burnley, seeking ‘urgent clarity’ over large potential job losses
  
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• Man's wounding sentencing adjourned after arriving at wrong court

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sentencing for a Burnley man over a wounding charge was adjourned after he turned up at the wrong court.
  
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• Man accused of historic rape and attempted rape to stand trial

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Accrington man accused of historic rape will stand trial.
  
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• 'I'm a resident doctor and here's why I'm striking, again'

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Monthly columnist Dr Zahra Ali explains why she is taking part in the strikes.
  
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• Homebuilder boosts school's Christmas Fayre with donation

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bovis Homes, part of Vistry provided the funds to enable Darwen St James’ CE Primary Academy to put on a fun-filled Christmas event.
  
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• Great Harwood lit up by festive fun and live music

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Great Harwood was alive with festive cheer as its Christmas Extravaganza lit up the town.
  
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• Football stadium celebration for children in care successes

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council’s  annual Celebration of Achievement for Children in our Care and Care Leavers has taken place
  
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• Family fun day which took over whole of centre a huge hit

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rise and Serve have thanked volunteers and supporters following their family fun day
  
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• EG OTM to collaborate with potato influencers SpudBros at petrol station

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  EG On The Move has announced it is collaborating with potato influencers, the SpudBros, at a Blackburn forecourt
  
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• East Lancs council to tackle empty homes as new strategy set out

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire authority is set to review its strategy to deal with vacant properties in the borough
  
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• Darwen Heritage Centre recognised as accredited museum

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Darwen Heritage Centre has been formally recognised by Arts Council England as an accredited independent museum.
  
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• Council needs event organisers and offers them grants

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire council seeking groups and offering grants to run events across the borough in 2026/27.
  
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• Community Carols event returns to Blackburn Cathedral by popular demand

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A free festive sing along returns to Blackburn Cathedral this December.
  
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• Charity makes £7,682 donation to children’s hospice in Chorley

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A charity has donated more than £7,500 to help children served by Lancashire's Derian House Hospice
  
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• ‘A nightmare on flood street’: Road turns into ‘lake’ every time it rains

  17-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A section of the road has been dubbed the ‘Railton lake’ after constant flooding every time it rains, with calls for action to fix it
  
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• Police urge public to call 999 if they see this man last seen a week ago

  16-12-2025 22:13 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have asked the public to call 999 if they see a missing 62-year-old who was last seen a week ago.
  
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• Festive flavours and Friday vibes to enjoy a Christmas feast at popular restaurant

  16-12-2025 19:05 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Festive Friday is soon upon us, and where better to get into the Christmas spirit than a place that has been thanking God for the end of the working week for nearly four decades.
  
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• Lancashire pensioner dies after being hit by bin lorry this morning

  16-12-2025 18:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pensioner has died after being hit by a bin lorry in Freckleton this morning, December 16.
  
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• House raided as man alleged to be involved in courier fraud arrested

  16-12-2025 18:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after allegedly being involved in courier fraud and money laundering.
  
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