PATIENTS faced shorter waits for appointments in September than before the pandemic, new figures suggest. NHS Digital data shows that around 76% of the 88,278 GP appointments held in September in the NHS Blackburn area with Darwen CCG took place within eight days of booking, up from 72% in September …
Read More »College Soccer (10/31): Blackburn’s goal sends Northwest to overtime victory | Sports
(KMAland) – Two St. Albert alumni scored goals in their team’s wins on Sunday. Check out the full regional football recap below. WOMEN – Iowa (12-5-2, 5-4-1): Alyssa Walker’s 68th-minute goal propelled Iowa past Michigan State on Sunday. Macy Enneking started the shutout with six saves. WOMEN – Omaha (9-7-2, …
Read More »Student council changes constitution, expresses support for Howard Blackburn University protest – The Cavalier Daily
The Student Council introduced FR21-16, a resolution to support Blackburn’s takeover of Howard University and FR21-17, a modest tuition increase proposal to provide Medicare loan relief to low-income university students at Tuesday’s general assembly. The first resolution was adopted and the second was tabled. Updates from the Board of Directors …
Read More »County Derby game a special occasion for Blackburn Rovers ace Tyrhys Dolan
After announcing himself for the Championship stage against the Wycombe Wanderers with a goal and an assist, Tyrhys Dolan was at his best a week later when the Blackburn Rovers last visited Pride Park. Tony Mowbray’s side triumphed 4-0, scoring 11 goals in their first three league games as a …
Read More »‘Blackburn Takeover’ ends HU reunion weekend
As Howard University students, alumni and community members prepared to join in the reunion festivities in late October, several students entered their second week of nonviolent resistance in what has been called the Take of Blackburn Control. For much of the past weekend, protesters boycotted HU’s homecoming, choosing instead to …
Read More »Senator Blackburn visits the county and attends a panel discussion on technology issues
Erwin Record Photo by Richard Rourk US Senator Marsha Blackburn shakes hands with Erwin Alderman Michael Baker during a panel discussion on Friday October 22 at Unicoi. Behind the Senator, from left to right, are Adam Copas, Unicoi County EMS Director, Jimmy Erwin, Unicoi County EMA Director, and Debbie Tittle, …
Read More »Ralph Hassenhuttl message to Adam Armstrong as former Blackburn Rovers ace seeks recall
Ralph Hassenhuttl is confident Adam Armstrong will eventually get back in shape after the former Blackburn Rovers striker was relegated to a substitute role in Southampton’s last two matches. Armstrong made a dream start to his Premier League career following his £ 15million transfer from Rovers, scoring in the first …
Read More »Jan Paul van Hecke cameo eases Daniel Ayala’s fear as Blackburn Rovers defender awaits injury scan
It was a sight we had all dreaded. Daniel Ayala, with a full preseason behind him, appeared to be a reborn player in the first quarter of the current campaign, but there has always been an underlying concern about his injury history. A feeling of inevitability, one might argue. And …
Read More »Senator Blackburn meets with local officials on Walnut Street development, NETN Tourism | WJHL
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee (WJHL) Johnson City is advancing on a multi-million dollar project to redevelop a road from East Tennessee State University to the downtown area. PREVIOUS: West Walnut Street Redevelopment Underway Thanks to City Works and Business Expansion Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn met with local city and county …
Read More »Blackburn continues to pressure social media giants to strengthen child protection
Washington DC – Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal announced a fourth hearing to address safety and security concerns of digital media companies. The title of the Tuesday October 26 hearing was announced as “Protecting Kids Online: Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube,” according to a statement from the Blackburn office. The …
Read More »Tony Mowbray justifies Dan Butterworth’s selection in Blackburn Rovers loss to QPR
Tony Mowbray has vowed that the time of young Blackburn Rovers forward Dan Butterworth will come after experiencing a tough game in the loss to QPR. The 22-year-old made his first start of the season for the Rovers last night, having made a few brief substitute appearances so far. He …
Read More »‘Without a doubt’ – QPR vs Blackburn Rovers score prediction as expert awaits response
Sky Sports expert David Prutton is predicting a share of the loot when the Blackburn Rovers face Queens Park Rangers tonight. Tony Mowbray’s side travel to the capital to take on an R side who were beaten by Fulham last time around. The Rovers, meanwhile, felt like it was two …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn report: Dispatches from our chaotic southern border
Washington DC – US President Joe Biden’s open borders program emboldened drug cartels and sex traffickers, creating a crisis like we have never seen. During my visit to the South Texas border region, I was delighted to hear how the State of Texas stepped in to help secure our southern …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Coventry City: Sky Blues strike back two goals behind
Tyler Walker cut the deficit in half just after the hour mark Coventry City hit back with two goals to earn Blackburn Rovers an earned run in the Championship. Tyler Walker sparked the comeback in the second half with a neat first finish from center Todd Kane. The Sky Blues’ …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers will be “a strong unit” even with absentees
Mark Robins says Coventry City will face a “strong unit” in Rovers – even though Tony Mowbray faces several key figures. Robins returned the complement, after Mowbray praised his counterpart for “outstanding” work in raising the League 2 Sky Blues to third place in the championship within four years. Mowbray …
Read More »Tayo Edun on competing with a young team, his Blackburn Rovers movement and the benefits of versatility
His capture was unexpected but the presence of Tayo Edun is a welcome addition nonetheless. Signed for an undisclosed six-figure fee from Lincoln City, the 23-year-old epitomizes the caliber of player the Blackburn Rovers seek in their recruiting program. The club’s inability to sign a striker in the dying hours …
Read More »Blackburn’s new £ 2.7million plan to help life-changing drug and alcohol addicts
A new £ 2.7million a year strategy to tackle drug and alcohol addiction has been proposed for Blackburn. Blackburn with Darwen Council is considering a more “recovery oriented” system from April next year. In addition to clinical and medical interventions, the plan will include measures to find employment, training, drug …
Read More »Celtic hero Chris Sutton reveals his arrest ahead of Blackburn move
CELTIC hero Chris Sutton recalled the night he spent in cells before his move to Blackburn. The expert-turned Parkhead icon opened after being pulled over after a night out that saw him briefly behind bars after folding the flag in a car. Sutton, who was leaving Norwich, was set to …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper sets goal for Ewood Park as Scotland’s loan spell is reviewed
Joe Hilton is hoping his Hamilton Academical loan will serve him well for more playing time when he returns to the Blackburn Rovers. The 21-year-old is currently north of the border at Accies in a bid to get more playing time under his belt in the Scottish Championship. Hilton has …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty and Governor Bill Lee call for answers on Afghan evacuee relocation to Tennessee
Washington DC – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) And Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Along with Governor Bill Lee (R-Tenn.), Sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas seeking answers on the plan resettlement agency Joe Biden. over 400 Afghans in Tennessee without providing transparency on their status or qualification threshold. Read the …
Read More »New CCTV footage captures latest sighting of 11-day-missing Blackburn man Louis Richards
Police are becoming “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a missing Blackburn man who has not been seen for 11 days. Louis Richards left Blackburn town center on Friday September 24 and proceeded to Preston station. He was then seen on CCTV at Lloyds Bank in Walthamstow, London, around 11 …
Read More »Blackburn confronts MP AG Monaco over crackdown on alleged harassment of school officials
Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Confronted U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco on Tuesday over the Justice Department’s new crackdown on alleged harassment of school officials, saying it would unfairly target parents who oppose the progressive agenda. Blackburn caught up with Monaco as she left a hearing before the Senate Judiciary …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn says Biden and Democrats want to “shut down churches”: VIDEO
Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn made the bizarre claim that President Joe Biden wanted to “shut down churches” as soon as Democrats passed their infrastructure bill. The bill, one of two main pieces of legislation (the other being a $ 3.5 trillion spending plan) seen as key to codifying the …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray gives Ben Brereton Diaz a candid assessment ahead of Chile duty
Tony Mowbray believes Ben Brereton Diaz “was not very good” in the first half of the Blackburn Rovers’ loss to Blackpool and believes the forward is still a young player with a lot to learn. The 22-year-old started the season on fire for Rovers and scored his tenth goal of …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers supporters make Blackpool an unforgettable experience despite defeat
Under the Bloomfield Road grandstand are two small Community Trust rooms, outfitted with orange plastic seats, tables, a projector and a commercial pie warmer. As I indulged in a plastic coffee mug, procrastinating in front of my laptop screen, I had completely forgotten that the press area would be located …
Read More »Steven Gerrard’s Rangers lead the transfer race for Blackburn midfielder Joe Rothwell as they set up January swoop
STEVEN GERRARD’s Rangers lead the race for Blackburn midfielder Joe Rothwell. The Scottish champions have booked Rothwell, 26, and plan to get serious in the next window. 1 Ex-Blackburn Oxford United midfielder Joe Rothwell is tipped for Rangers despite reported summer interest from Prem Brentford’s new boysCredit: Rex Rothwell can …
Read More »Westminster continues sweeping pressure against Blackburn
Westminster didn’t leave Principia much room to breathe in the Blue Jays’ previous game when they swept the Panthers, and so was Thursday night at home against Blackburn. For the second game in a row, Westminster swept away their opponent (25-20, 25-11, 25-13) while compiling at least 10 serve aces …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers fans ‘pleasantly surprised’ at 10-game stadium
I was pleasantly surprised that the team exceeded most people’s expectations and that the team racked up more points than we would expect from a seriously under-equipped team in order to have an impact on the championship. This basically means that we are hitting way over our weight and injuries …
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ARNOLD. The Reverend David Arnold, Rector of St Andrew’s, St Peter’s and St Mary Magdalene’s, Accrington and Church Kirk, and Regional Dean of Accrington, now also the Hon. Canon of Blackburn Cathedral (Blackburn). LARGE. The Right Reverend Peter Broadbent, Bishop of the Willesden area, now the Hon. Assistant Bishop (London). …
Read More »Tyrhys Dolan’s plea in England justified as Blackburn Rovers ace takes advantage of championship exposure
Blackburn Rovers’ teenage ace Tyrhys Dolan has expressed his desire to represent England at the Under-20 level – and why wouldn’t he? The forward has appeared in every Rovers Championship game so far this campaign, scoring three goals in all competitions, halfway to his total from the previous season. Following …
Read More »John Timothy Blackburn | Obituary
HIGH POINT – John Timothy Blackburn of High Point, NC passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, after a long and winding road of health challenges and a life filled with love and laughter. He was predeceased by his mother, Julia, who died in 2005, and his father, Charlie, who …
Read More »Huddersfield defeats Blackburn in five-goal thriller
Danny Ward’s brace earned Huddersfield a thrilling 3-2 home win over Blackburn. Matching his record from the previous 28 outings of a failed second spell for the Terriers in one night, the former Cardiff forward settled matters after Ben Brereton Diaz took his season to nine goals with two equalizations …
Read More »Danny Cowley reveals why former Blackburn center-half Paul Downing was overlooked for third Portsmouth return
The Blues recently employed left-handed midfielder Shaun Williams and right-back Kieron Freeman in their new defensive system. The pair joined Sean Raggett as Pompey’s defender for successive 2-2 draws with Plymouth and Charlton. Center-half Downing watched both matches from the bench, an absence also coinciding with skipper Clark Robertson’s quad …
Read More »Life-changing injuries of Blackburn victim after shocking attack by ‘coward’ man
A man suffered life-changing injuries after being punched where part of his skull was missing. The assault took place in downtown Blackburn on Clayton Street, near the Salvation Inn, around 4:30 p.m. on April 26. Brendan Duff has since been jailed for three years for the assault, after appearing in …
Read More »Peter Blackburn obituary (2021) – Sarasota, Florida
Peter Cornect Blackburn Sarasota – Peter died on September 5, 2021 of a heart attack at his home in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife Colleen by his side. Peter was 63 years old. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, raised in Fairview and spent most of his adult …
Read More »Former Crystal Palace boss claims Cardiff City defense in Blackburn Rovers rout
Seeing Cardiff City concede goals as easily as was illustrated in the loss to Blackburn Rovers is not a regular appearance and Mick McCarthy will not be a happy man. That’s the point of view of former Blackpool, QPR and Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway. The Rovers put the Bluebirds …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal to Hold Facebook Hearing, Instagram’s Impacts on Teen Mental Health
Washington DC – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) And Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Rank member and chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security, will convene a hearing on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:30 am entitled âProtecting Kids Online: Facebook, Instagram, …
Read More »Blackburn charity shop where you can buy designer items
WHEN you imagine charity shops, you can imagine second-hand clothes, piles of books, and old crockery. However, a charity store in Blackburn is trying to shatter that stereotype and is building a reputation as a place to buy real, designer clothes at a great price. Daisy’s on Whalley New Road …
Read More »Leeds United U23 vs Blackburn Rovers U23 LIVE: Struijk starts with Cresswell and Summerville missing from squad
Leeds United’s Under-23 team take on the Blackburn Rovers Under-23 in tonight’s Premier League 2 Division 1 game. Remarkably, the Whites can go ahead with a win tonight, but would count on results elsewhere in their direction. It would cap off an impressive start to the season for the development …
Read More »Donald Blackburn obituary (1940 – 2021) – Macon, GA
Donald Burrell Blackburn, Sr. September 2, 1940 – September 19, 2021 Macon, Georgia – Donald Burrell Blackburn, Sr., at the age of 81, from Macon, Georgia passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021. Don was born on September 2, 1940 in Cornelia, GA to Busee (Burrell) and Waymon Blackburn . …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers coach considers Tayo Edun’s display to be a positive
Mike Sheron was disappointed with a Lancashire Senior Cup first round outing and felt it was a failure to make the most of their positive start. Luke Brennan had the Rovers, winners of the last two Senior Cups, in the lead in less than two minutes after being fed by …
Read More »One of the best things in life is to seek the man from Sauk Center | Fishing from the dairy country
Todd Blackburn has hunted for so much of his life that it’s hard to remember the days before. It’s one of the highlights of each year and he hopes to continue until his death. âI started going there with my dad when I was 4,â said Blackburn. âHe made me …
Read More »Woman from Blackburn who set her own apartment on fire before setting her head in flames is jailed
A WOMAN who set her own apartment on fire and stuck her face in the flames as she was drugged with a cocktail of drinks and drugs has been jailed. Police were called to Lisa Hartley’s home in St Mary’s Close, Blackburn, and spotted the ‘dazed’ woman wandering inside the …
Read More »Blackburn’s mother pleads for an oxygen tank for her “crazy train” son, 4, with rare lung disease
A single mother from Blackburn is raising money for an oxygen tank for her “baby boy” who depends on oxygen at night due to a rare lung disease. ‘Train mad’ Harry was diagnosed with NEHI (Early Childhood Neuroendocrine Hyperplasia) in August 2019, just months before his third birthday. It arose …
Read More »How ticket prices outside of PNE and Blackburn Rovers compare to the rest of the Championship
It always seems pretty surreal to have fans returning to football stadiums, let alone including outside fans in the mix. After more than a year of closed-door matches, fans across the country are making their voices heard, traveling across the country to support their team. As much as we love …
Read More »Barnsley 0-0 Blackburn Rovers: Tony Mowbray’s side remain unbeaten away
Barnsley’s skipper Cauley Woodrow was well organized by the Blackburn defense The Blackburn Rovers remain unbeaten away from the Championship after a goalless draw against Barnsley at Oakwell. The home side have had more frequent chances in an often indiscriminate encounter, but have now won just one time in eight …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers make change as Ian Poveda shows up for Barnsley contest
The Blackburn Rovers make a change from the squad that beat Hull City on Tuesday night as Ian Poveda returns from injury to take Leighton Clarkson’s place. The change will see Poveda operate to the right of an attacking trio alongside Ben Brereton and Tyrhys Dolan while John Buckley returns …
Read More »Blackburn Shopping Center to create community rooftop garden
A CITY center will have a new community roof garden at the top of its main shopping center. The new open green space above the Blackburn shopping center will be located between ramps leading to the upper floors of the parking lots. It aims to provide a permanent place of …
Read More »Tony Mowbray reveals the pursuit of Reda Khadra of the Blackburn Rovers
Rovers hiring manager John Park identified Reda Khadra in a preseason friendly against Rangers, with Tony Mowbray’s relationship with Brighton technical director helping to ease negotiations. Khadra played on the bench in his Rovers debut against Hull City after accepting a one-season loan transfer from the Premier League. The 20-year-old …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn says Tennesseans are fed up with Joe Biden administration’s reckless leadership
Washington DC – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) Spoke in the Senate about the Joe Biden administration’s reckless leadership in Afghanistan and the southern border. Joe Biden’s exit from Afghanistan claimed Americans’ lives âThe defensive action we have taken as a nation in the aftermath of the attacks has been …
Read More »Focus on Blackburn Rovers attack options as Tony Mowbray prepares for Barnsley game
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray is confident his side can tackle a variety of systems as he prepares for a different Barnsley than they have encountered in previous seasons. Markus Schopp’s outfit is shifting from an intensive, straightforward approach to a more possession-oriented style, an identity the Rovers know all …
Read More »Blackburn with Darwen Launches Long Covid Support Group
A NEW support group has been set up for people with Long Covid. He will be holding free weekly sessions at Blackburn Library on Wednesdays between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., starting September 22. They cater to Blackburn residents with Darwen who have been suffering from the after-effects of a …
Read More »Sam Gallagher center-forward audition as Tony Mowbray seeks Blackburn Rovers adaptability
A leading role for Sam Gallagher should be a more important characteristic for the Blackburn Rovers this season as Tony Mowbray has stressed the importance of flexibility in his attacking options. Gallagher started in a central role in the Rovers’ 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough ahead of the international break and …
Read More »Yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms in Blackburn
LANCASHIRE and other parts of the UK experienced a “mini heat wave” this week with temperatures reaching 27 ° C, 10 ° C higher than the September average. However, the fine weather is not expected to last and the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in …
Read More »Charges laid for alleged child abduction in Blackburn North
Police charged a 36-year-old man with kidnapping after two children were reportedly abducted from their home in east Melbourne and their mother was tied up and gagged. Police allege the children, aged three and five, were taken from their home in Blackburn North around 8.45am on Monday. Police at the …
Read More »Search for missing children and a stolen car in Blackburn North
Two young children are missing and a car was stolen in Blackburn North this morning, prompting police to launch an extensive search and call on the public for help. Key points: Police say man stole the car at 8.45am this morning Social assistance follow-up check found two children missing Police …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers learn cost of Owen Dale transfer amid Blackpool’s interest in Crewe striker
The Blackburn Rovers will have to pay £ 1million if they want to keep Owen Dale away from Crewe this summer. The 22-year-old has attracted the interest of a multitude of clubs, with The Sun reporting that Blackpool had been refused an offer of £ 500,000 for the leader. Crewe …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers boss draws “a lot of positives” from cup loss
Rovers’ first-half display in a back-wing system gave Tony Mowbray reason to be positive despite a Carabao Cup loss to Morecambe. Mowbray used the pre-season training against Leeds United and Bolton Wanderers, but the manager felt the first half against the League One side was as smooth as it has …
Read More »Blackburn latest to accuse Democrats of wanting a ‘permanent pandemic’
A few weeks ago, House leaders in the United States, responding to a recommendation from the top doctor in Congress, concluded that lawmakers and their aides should resume wearing masks due to the spread of the Delta variant. Minority parliamentary leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) Was not happy. But instead of …
Read More »Cooper: Blackburn, Hagerty are talking hard about infrastructure spending, but will the GOP back it?
To hear Democrats and the national media say it, the Senate’s $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is almost a done deal. But Tennessee Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty say something different. The two Republicans – and others – are complaining because the bipartisan group of sponsoring senators said the …
Read More »Professional pedigree – Flathead Beacon
For six months, Glacier High School boys’ football coach Ryan Billiet watched sideways as the school tried, and failed, to find a replacement after Brenden Byrd stepped down. coach of the girls in January. âWe’ve been working together for eight to ten years to make sure there is a synergistic …
Read More »Seven men jailed for life after the death of a Blackburn student in a misstep | UK News
Seven men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Aya Hachem, 19, a law student who was shot dead to a rival business owner. The botched May 17 assassination of last year, orchestrated by 40-year-old Feroz Suleman, was part of a long-standing feud between the owners of …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers Academy graduate vying for the first team
A feel-good factor is swirling around Rovers Academy after the success of more local players in the preseason – with Jake Garrett in line to be part of the match-up on opening day. Garrett hadn’t played for the Under-23s in Premier League 2 until this year, but became a first-team …
Read More »Person suffers ‘serious injuries’ when falling from M65 bridge near Blackburn
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Read More »New Blackburn constituency line supported despite Conservative objection
A BOROUGH director general will write to the Parliamentary Limits Commission to support the proposed changes to the Blackburn constituency despite opposition from the Conservatives. Denise Park, Blackburn’s administrative boss with Darwen’s advice, was given the task after her plenary meeting backed the nomination of Lower Darwen to the seat …
Read More »Shaheen, Feinstein and Blackburn Introduce Bill to Protect Access to Breast Cancer Screening
July 21, 2021 (Washington DC) –Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) presented the Protection of Access to Life-Saving Screening Act (PALS) 2021, a bill to preserve coverage of routine breast cancer screening in women in their 40s. The bill extends a congressional moratorium, …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn, Roger Wicker and Cynthia Lummis urge U.S. Olympic Committee to ban athletes from using digital yuan
“Older: Tennessee National Guard participates in cybersecurity exercise July 20, 2021 | Washington DC – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) And Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) Sent a letter to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) strongly urging them to ban American athletes to acquire or use …
Read More »Senator Blackburn asks Biden to respond to social media censorship | Politics News
Through Emilie Bois, Christian Post reporter | Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Republican National Convention Resolutions Committee co-chair Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. | REUTERS / Mike Segar Republican Senator from Tennessee Marsha Blackburn said the revelation by White House press …
Read More »Blackburn Warns of Rollback of COVID-19; Baylor Scott & White reschedules elective procedures | Coronavirus
Bell County Judge David Blackburn said on Monday the current situation with the coronavirus was concerning and he hoped to avoid a backtracking. COVID-19 cases continued to increase in the county over the weekend, according to the Bell County Public Health District. The district’s online dashboard showed on Monday that …
Read More »NHS: Scientists at Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals could extend strike
A STRIKE in two hospitals in East Lancashire could be extended until the fall with the holding of a new ballot. The 21 biomedical scientists at Royal Blackburn and Burnley General have been on strike since May 31, with Unite saying its members have back pay ranging from several hundred …
Read More »Blackburn in talks to appoint John Park, who discovered Van Dijk, as new director of football
Blackburn is in talks to appoint former Celtic scout John Park, who discovered Virgil van Dijk and Victor Wanyama, as their new director of football … and he will be tasked with sorting out the future of the £ 20million target from Southampton, Adam Armstrong Blackburn wants to appoint John …
Read More »Hailed, fundraising spread unevenly across black colleges – CBS17.com
ATLANTA (AP) – Two recent appointments of top professors could be a fundraising and enrollment boon for Howard University, one of the most prestigious black colleges in the country. Many other black schools are not so fortunate; in fact, many are in difficulty. Some, especially the smaller private colleges, have …
Read More »Blackburn: city to be 5th most affected by cuts to increase in universal credit
BLACKBURN will be the fifth most affected city in England by the government’s plan to cut universal credit in September, according to a new study. Meanwhile, Burnley will be even worse as the fourth city to hit once the £ 20 universal credit hike is removed later this year, according …
Read More »Kentucky cases and positivity rate have started to rise
Posted: Jul 9, 2021 / 8:21 PM EDT / Update: Jul 9, 2021 / 8:21 PM EDT Microscopic view of Coronavirus, a pathogen that attacks the respiratory tract. (Getty Images) By PIPER HUDSPETH ASSOCIATE PRESS BLACKBURN FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) – After eight weeks of declining statewide cases, coronavirus cases and …
Read More »Watford completes signing of ex-Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers linked to Burnley
Josh King signed a two-year contract with Watford after joining the Premier League new boys on a free transfer Forward left Everton this summer after a short spell in Merseyside and had been linked with move to READ MORE: Burnley boss Sean Dyche describes Clarets transfer plans before joining Toffees …
Read More »Blackburn, Hagerty made right call on climate issue | Letters To Editor
On June 24, the US Senate passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority the Growing Climate Solutions Act, legislation to help farmers and foresters get paid for sequestering carbon on their land. The bill passed by a vote of 92 to 8, with Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty voting in …
Read More »Blackburn man tried to smuggle £ 19.4million worth of cocaine across UK border in a coach
A man from Blackburn who tried to smuggle millions of pounds of cocaine into the UK on a coach has been jailed. Mark Tucker, of Longshaw Street, was arrested by border force officers in September last year after attempting to smuggle more than 200kg of cocaine into the UK. The …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers full pre-season training squad as Thomas Kaminski arrives in Scotland
The Blackburn Rovers get into the thick of their pre-season preparations as they reside in the Scottish town of Stirling for a training camp. The club’s initial plan to travel to Portugal for its pre-season camp has been overturned by UK travel restrictions, but the Rovers have been able to …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn, Churck Grassley and Roger Marshall call for answers from NIH after COVID-19 data was removed at request of Chinese researchers
Older: Montgomery County Athletes Win Clay Target State Championship Titles July 3, 2021 | Washington DC – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Wrote a letter to the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Francis S. Collins, calling for transparency regarding Chinese …
Read More »GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn has a bewildering attack on Biden’s plan to help seniors
President Biden’s infrastructure plan includes $ 400 billion in spending on home care. Forbes magazine describes Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) as “a champion of GOP semantic objections” to this proposal. She and her Republican colleagues say home health care does not fall under the definition of infrastructure in the same …
Read More »Blackburn with Darwen Council seeks anti-terrorist trafficking powers
The POLICE will obtain new powers to control the traffic and movement of pedestrians in a district in the event of a terrorist attack. Blackburn with Darwen Council is to introduce an order allowing for a rapid response in the event of such an incident or the threat of one. …
Read More »Blackburn Introduces Minor League Baseball Relief Act
On June 24, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) proposed bipartisan legislation that would provide emergency aid to Minor League Baseball (MiLB) clubs affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Blackburn is the original principal co-sponsor of the Minor League Baseball Relief Act, S. 2233, with the sponsor of the bill, …
Read More »Blackburn surgeon who failed to detect signs of mini-stroke is now free to work alone
An eye surgeon who was banned from operating alone for fear of endangering lives is no longer a danger to the public, a court found. Arthur Nylander, who worked at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital for 18 years, was first suspended in 2015 over concerns about his …
Read More »Robbie Savage says ex-Blackburn Rovers teammate could have played for any team in the world
Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder and expert Robbie Savage said his former teammate Tugay KerimoÄlu could have played for any team in the world because he was so good. Savage spent four seasons at Ewood Park playing with the Turkish general, who had arrived in Lancashire three years before the Welshman. …
Read More »Horror of the Blackburn family as rats bite children and damage home for five years
A FAMILY terrorized by rats for more than five years denounced the devastation caused by unwanted rodents. The family, of Worcester Road, Blackburn, first became aware of the problem when a neighbor heard ‘something rushing through the walls’. Struggling residents Jason Archer and Samantha McLeod have children with health conditions …
Read More »Hatters make former Blackburn defender Amari’i Bell their sixth signing of the summer
New Luton signs Amari’i Bell Luton signed his sixth signing of the summer with left-back Amari’i Bell agreeing to move to Kenilworth Road on a free transfer once his contract at Blackburn Rovers expires next week. The 27-year-old started his career at Birmingham City in 2011 and turned pro the …
Read More »Promotion odds for Blackburn Rovers and Championship rivals
Following the release of the matches, it was not long before the bookies released the odds for the 2021/22 league season – and there is a clear pattern forming. Continuing on from last season’s theme, when teams receiving parachute payments dominated the division, the three relegated teams are the cheapest …
Read More »Three friends will walk from Blackburn to Preston to raise funds for Palestine
Three women from Blackburn will walk to Preston to help raise funds for Palestine. Shaheeda, Nazia and Rehana said the recent atrocities in Palestine had “rendered them all powerless” and that they wanted to help in any way they could. They are expected to walk to Preston and then return …
Read More »Irene Pace Ferguson Blackburn | Free Iredell News
Ms. Irene Pace Ferguson Blackburn, 88, from Statesville, North Carolina, made the transition peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by family and in the arms of her daughters on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her residence.She was born in Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina on August 31, 1932, and was …
Read More »Specific Covid hotspots in Lancashire as Blackburn, Rossendale, Ribble Valley, South Ribble and Preston show very high rates
Lancashire neighborhoods continue to have an uncomfortably high rate of new Covid cases amid the government’s decision to delay ending the restrictions this summer. Blackburn with Darwen still has the highest rate in the country, although those numbers are now down and cases are down 16.4%. The Ribble Valley and …
Read More »Elliott Bennett is disappointed with the end of his stay at Blackburn
Ex-Brighton winger Elliott Bennett is disappointed with the end of his time at Blackburn but looks forward to what the future holds at Shrewsbury. The 32-year-old saw his five-and-a-half-year stint with Rovers come to an end on Thursday night and he has now joined League One Shrewsbury Town for a …
Read More »Portsmouth transfer gossip: Blues in battle with Sunderland, Charlton, Blackpool and Blackburn for former Birmingham winger Viv Solomon-Otabor
Ex-Pompey winger Viv Solomon-Otabor reportedly wanted by new Blues head coach Danny Cowley Allnigeriasoccer.com claim all three clubs are keen to sign the 25-year-old who rejected a contract offer from Wigan, Championship Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers also monitoring the situation. The Nigerian made 10 appearances and scored once for the …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers midfielder exits for Kilmanock
Lyon helped Morecambe get promoted via Ligue 2 play-offs during his midseason stint with the Shrimps, but did not see his contract extended by Rovers. Now Lyon have signed a two-year contract with the Scottish Championship squad. The 24-year-old midfielder, who joined Rovers from Coleraine in the 2018/19 season, has …
Read More »Preston confirms new freshmen including former Blackburn talent Rio Pemberton
Preston confirmed their new freshmen for the youth setup tonight – and there was a former Blackburn Rovers boy who landed a deal. The North End youth setup hasn’t produced any first-team players, but there are real hopes for some young talent. Ethan Walker, Aaron Bennett and Jacob Holland-Wilkinson all …
Read More »Blackburn driver swerved on 3 lanes of the M65
A CONCERNED member of the public who was attempting to detain a drink driver until police arrived was head butted for his troubles. Blackburn magistrates overheard William Hogg later tell police that he did not recall the events of the night before and could not explain why he had driven …
Read More »Fans update as Blackburn Rovers announce friendly against Bradford City
The Rovers have announced the third friendly of their offseason schedule, with 4,000 home fans expected to attend. Tony Mowbray will join League Two team Bradford City on Saturday, July 24 (3 p.m.) as part of their pre-season preparations. The Bantams have announced the match will be a pilot match, …
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Read More »The 637 new Covid cases in Lancashire as Blackburn takes dark and disturbing milestone
More than 600 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Lancashire in the past 24 hours. New data released by Public Health England this afternoon (June 13) shows another 637 positive test results in the county, making Blackburn once again worse with Darwen. A total of 130 cases have …
Read More »A man from Blackburn pointed his gun through the window of the house as police passed
POLICE on patrol in Burnley saw a man pointing a handgun through a window of a house. Blackburn magistrates heard when he learned that police, Adrian John Preston, had pushed the gun into the mailbox and he then claimed it belonged to people inside the property. Preston, 37, of Ravens …
Read More »Newcastle lead the race to sign Blackburn star Adam Armstrong
Newcastle United are in pole position to re-sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, according to Football world championship. Armstrong, who rose through the ranks at Newcastle before joining the Championship in search of regular first-team football, scored 29 goals in 43 appearances for Blackburn last season. As mentioned in the …
Read More »Local lockdowns: Preston, Burnley, Blackburn and Wigan among Lancashire and North West council areas most likely to be affected by the tier system as Delta variant cases increase
The North West regions, including Blackburn and Darwen, Burnley, Bolton and Manchester, have all seen a sustained increase in new cases of Covid, including the Delta variant. Last year, government ministers made decisions about local restrictions using the following criteria: – the rate of Covid cases per 100,000 people – …
Read More »How GBE Work Permit Changes Could Affect Blackburn Rovers Recruitment Strategy
The soccer governing body (GBE) approval has been changed and several Scandinavian leagues have advanced in a squad after the last consideration. As of June 4, the change of criteria saw the Danish Superliga move to band 4 (prev. 5), the Norwegian Eliteserien move to band 5 (prev. 6) while …
Read More »Barbara E. Blackburn | Obituary
Barbara E. Blackburn, 80, Marion, died at 7:35 a.m. on Friday June 4, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born in Marion on Monday September 16, 1940, to Luther and Virginia (Cook) Craig. Barbara graduated from Van Buren High School. She worked in food service …
Read More »Four in 100 people over 50 in Blackburn are unvaccinated
Four in 100 people aged 50 and over in Blackburn with Darwen have yet to receive a first dose of Covid-19 vaccination – although they were asked to book a jab more than two months ago. The NHS has hailed reaching the ‘straight line’ of immunization rollout, with people aged …
Read More »Marsha Blackburn posts insane tweet then posts insane video defending insane / Queerty tweet
Marsha Blackburn has been in fashion all morning on Twitter after becoming the laughing stock of the internet when she criticized Dr Anthony Fauci for having the audacity to write a book. Yesterday, the Tennessee Anti-Gay Senator tweeted, âWhile Americans were in pain, Fauci wrote a book. “ As Americans …
Read More »Solar panels for Blackburn recreation centers and the money it could save
Solar panels are set to be installed at Blackburn leisure centers with Darwen in a bid to save the council £ 200,000 a year. Earlier this year, Blackburn and Darwen City Council were awarded £ 2.25million to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in ten locally owned buildings. Of …
Read More »Oxford United transfer decision that may interest Blackburn Rovers
Oxford United boss Karl Robinson plans to sign a new left-back this summer in a bid to replace Josh Ruffels. This development could be of interest to the Blackburn Rovers, who need reinforcements in this area of ââthe field. Rovers invested in this position in the form of Crewe Alexandra’s …
Read More »Date of reopening of Haslingden high school after closure due to Covid epidemics
A Rossendale high school is set to reopen after using a semester as a circuit breaker to help bring down cases of Covid among its students. Haslingden High School announced Monday, May 24, that it would close from the next day for the rest of the week due to a …
Read More »National Fish and Chip Day 2021: Blackburn’s Best Chippies
It’s National Fish and Chips Day today and what better way than to end up in the best chippy in town? But what’s the best chippy in Blackburn? The Lancashire Telegraph asked readers for the unofficial list and here are the responses. Old mill hill The Chippy Old Mill Hill. …
Read More »Adam Armstrong receives PFA recognition for Blackburn Rovers form
Adam Armstrong was named the PFA Championship Team of the Year after his outstanding season in front of goal. The team, chosen following votes from players in each respective division, saw Armstrong selected after scoring 28 goals for Rovers. He finished second behind Brentford’s Ivan Toney and ahead of Norwich …
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