http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/ Lancashire Telegraph /news/darwen/ en-gb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:51:42 +0100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:51:42 +0100 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/585971/?type=rsslogo http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4481347.Backyards_flooded_by_sewage_in_Lower_Darwen/?ref=rss RAW sewage spilled into properties and near to a river after a drain flooded at the rear of houses in a storm. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 6dc974bb394fc2c9f6bae88b92c823e9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4483688.An_inspiring_idea_for_Darwen_youngsters/?ref=rss A £450,000 bid has been made to raise the aspirations of Darwen’s most deprived youngsters. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:09:39 +0100 b9a209c040703f99f739830f3e05acde http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4483584.Swine_flu_at_3_more_East_Lancashire_schools/?ref=rss CASES of swine flu have been confirmed at three more East Lancashire schools. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:46:47 +0100 6ff5e028a3a9a063f042fac17f552037 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4483422.Airwaves_taken_over_by_Darwen_Vale_pupils/?ref=rss DARWEN Vale pupils have taken over the airwaves this week. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:10:00 +0100 d5b5138feceafadb5bdd02012b30da73 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4483575.Tithebarn_is____unrealistic_____says_Blackburn_with_Darwen_report/?ref=rss THE multi-million pound redevelopment of Preston is “unrealistic”, according to a scathing report prepared for Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:45:12 +0100 beb5c8ff2c594adb89601e73cad67c46 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4479641.VIDEO__Day_of_action_against_East_Lancashire_s_prolific_burglars/?ref=rss MORE than 60 police officers lined up outside Blackburn Town Hall before launching one of the biggest single-day operations the area has ever seen. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:10:00 +0100 2a2f6c8e58c929dd62b64bb8bbd6561b http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4478601.Seven_cars_scratched_by_vandals_in_Darwen/?ref=rss DARWEN Police are appealing for information after a spate of attacks on vehicles left a bill totalling £2,000. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:30:00 +0100 d46a3b345d5d726f267c23f2b4e2bc9b http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4480164.Glory_for_East_Lancashire_swamp_soccer_team/?ref=rss THE idea of spending a sunny weekend caked in mud would be most people’s idea of hell, but not for nine East Lancashire residents. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:27:45 +0100 0cc51678cada366a720b80e8e1d3310d http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4477288.East_Lancashire_BNP_activists_won_t_be_charged_over_leaflets/?ref=rss THREE British National Party activists arrested last year in connection with campaign leaflets have been released from police bail. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100 0d94dd32926ada2302c655c6e8f955bc http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4478458.Veteran_honoured_by_Darwen_Blind_Society/?ref=rss THE longest serving member of Darwen Blind Society has celebrated 40 years’ service with a party in her honour. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:36:41 +0100 7605e36c8a419bc72c9215ce1d3dd891 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4478466.Darwen_Tower_lights_setback_as_just___300_raised_so_far/?ref=rss AN £80,000 plan to turn Jubilee Tower into a Blackpool-inspired landmark has failed to light up the imagination of the people of Darwen. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:30:00 +0100 4428b603bdf95df015449bb1fab24fb7 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4478475.Drink_driving_Darwen_policeman____suffered_work_trauma___/?ref=rss A POLICE officer was more than three times the legal drink-drive limit when he was stopped after another motorist reported his erratic driving. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:42:31 +0100 fd364d9e2bcd6e931044624d7383f75b http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4478464.Darwen_parents_petition_for_better_play_areas/?ref=rss DARWEN parents have petitioned the council to provide better playground facilities for young children. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:37:52 +0100 bc1d4168ec884d011ff1830137167a8c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4477966.Planners_to_hear___700m_Preston_Tithebarn_scheme_debated/?ref=rss A CONTROVERSIAL £700 million redevelopment of Preston will go before planners in the next week. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:26:16 +0100 a8aa314d1f16cfe52eaca69f8da3d543 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4477253.Readers_highlight_Blackburn_with_Darwen_s_worst_sites_for_litter/?ref=rss THESE are Blackburn and Darwen’s worst litter grot-spots, according to Lancashire Telegraph readers. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0100 bebcd84dfec6fda31792943495873af9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4475736.Double_wedding_joy_for_East_Lancashire_family/?ref=rss ONE of the happiest days of a mother's life is when her daughter gets married. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3d3aa1232fcf9dc27c0efdb291aa5059 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4476403.Rossendale_and_Darwen_MP_urges_support_for_new_writers/?ref=rss Rossendale and Darwen MP Janet Anderson has launched an Early Day Motion in the Commons urging support for new writing talent. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:10:00 +0100 99cd5b536e71f36e9daa528ef57780b0 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4476414.Woman_freed_from_car_after_Darwen_M65_smash/?ref=rss FIRE crews freed a woman from her vehicle after an accident on the M65. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:20:00 +0100 600dab5996844c96f532b6df30479fe6 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4475716.Tourism_in_Darwen_booming_according_to_caravan_site_owner/?ref=rss TOURISM is Darwen is booming, according to one caravan site owner who is looking to expand his buisness. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +0100 aa5fd2862fc1205ec7fd56e299338d01 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4475507.Blackburn_with_Darwen_dad_s_champ_on_a_mission_to_show_fathers_matter/?ref=rss BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has appointed a Dad's Champion to ensure father's voices are heard and to encourage the borough's dads to play a more active role in their child's life. We spoke to Tom Stannard. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100 8083fe4dbb09ec6ffad4f2cf28c416b9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4474818.Darwen_Town_Hall_facelift_gets_green_light/?ref=rss HOPES of a £250,000 revamp of Darwen Town Hall have been boosted after the scheme was given planning permission. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:20:00 +0100 20681849ccf625f676294a410b0ac716 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4474830.East_Lancashire_s_long_arm_of_the_law_through_your_letterbox/?ref=rss POLICE will be using the long arm of the law to tackle burglaries in East Lancashire. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:30:00 +0100 89d67ca65916595b9208e16e05183f39 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4474804.East_Lancashire_family___s_welcome_for_new_medal/?ref=rss A MEDAL to recognise the loss suffered by families of fallen servicemen and women has been welcomed by the family of soldier Private Jason Rawstron, who was killed in Afghanistan. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:10:00 +0100 b2dadcede81652042ac03f1f18645211 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4473157.Market_site_agreed_for_Darwen_war_memorial/?ref=rss PLANS for a memorial plaque for Darwen’s war victims have been revived and a town centre site chosen. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +0100 ec0b61b5e9dbe0b947dd08d815482b3c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4473148.Half_of_Blackburn_with_Darwen_youngsters_don_t_wear_seatbelts/?ref=rss PARENTS have come under heavy fire after it was revealed that more than half of children in Blackburn with Darwen are not wearing seatbelts in cars. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:04:11 +0100 53dc305c2234b087ceed8cfe80cc224f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4473574.Something_s_cooking_for_Darwen_chef_Lee/?ref=rss YOUNG chef Lee Browne has won an apprentice of the year award – and he’s “absolutely chuffed”. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:05:51 +0100 441f884781e54d60d8ed8bb211d6a209 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4472602.Mistaken_drugs_raid_left_Darwen_man_s_door_destroyed/?ref=rss A MAN has hit out after police officers targeted his house during a drugs raid by mistake. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:25:57 +0100 0a05fb796597f04ea7c04910708fa366 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4471339.Overgrown_grass_cleared_in_Darwen/?ref=rss A PATCH of land that was allowed to grow out of control has finally been cleared. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:20:00 +0100 18b81a36f34fcd38b3707be0635bc683 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4469772.Wacky_races_plan_for_Darwen/?ref=rss PLANS are underway to bring wacky races to Darwen next year. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +0100 b7d5a2ef76ae0d71be0b6f8daf4185b2 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/darwen/4467239.Outrage_over_litter_and_vandals_at_Darwen_park/?ref=rss A DARWEN park has been trashed with litter and its playground closed after being vandalised. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:00 +0100 483460a61fe3385f4f78f712d8f452eb