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Blackburn fire LIVE: Blaze rips through bus station | UK | News

Blackburn fire LIVE: Blaze rips through bus station | UK | News

A huge fire is tearing through a bus station in Blackburn. A thick plume of black smoke can be seen rising from the scene for miles around as firefighters tackle the blaze. The town centre has been closed off while crews battle the flames, with residents urged to stay away.  Dramatic pictures show firefighters in attendance as bright orange flames burst from what appears to be a bus. The black cloud of smoke continues to rise from the burning vehicle as surrounding businesses have been forced to close. Blackburn Police said: “Officers are on scene at Blackburn Bus Station assisting our colleagues from the Fire service with an incident. Railway Road leading to the station and surrounding streets have been closed. Please plan your route accordingly to avoid the area.” For all the latest updates, follow our live blog below. Source link

Veteran BBC Radio DJ Tony Blackburn leaves local radio show after 43 years

Veteran BBC Radio DJ Tony Blackburn leaves local radio show after 43 years

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Veteran radio DJ Tony Blackburn has presented his final BBC local radio show after 43 years. The broadcaster, 81, who was the first DJ on BBC Radio 1 when it launched in 1967, decided to leave his Sunday show on BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Solent to focus his attention on his BBC Radio 2 shows, which include Sounds of the Sixties and Tony Blackburn’s Golden Hour. At the end of his show, he told listeners: “Forty-three years on BBC local radio and that’s it as far as I’m concerned. “Thank you for listening to listening to me over the years. It’s been a pleasure being here… I look forward to being with you at other places – let’s put it that way.” “From me, Tony Blackburn, to BBC local radio – Bye-bye,” he said, playing Lou Rawls’s 1976 disco song “You’ll Never Find …

Maren Morris says Republican Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn ‘f***ing sucks’

Maren Morris says Republican Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn ‘f***ing sucks’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Maren Morris has reiterated her support for Tennessee’s Democratic Senate candidate Gloria Johnson, saying that her incumbent Republican rival Senator Marsha Blackburn “f***ing sucks”. The country star, 33, was one of over 30 singers who joined forces as the Tennessee Freedom Singers earlier this month to release a single in support of Johnson’s campaign, titled “Tennessee Rise”. The group also includes musicians Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard and Emmylou Harris. Last night (20 March), Morris appeared at the Library of Congress where she sang “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” in honour of Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, who were honoured with this year’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Speaking to The Independent and other press before the event, Morris was asked whether in the wake of “Tennessee Rise” she felt more artists should speak out about politics. “I mean, I can only …

Newcastle visit Blackburn, Luton host Man City and Leicester go to Bournemouth

Newcastle visit Blackburn, Luton host Man City and Leicester go to Bournemouth

Good evening and welcome to live coverage of tonight’s three FA Cup fifth round ties with a place in the last eight up for grabs for the winners. The match between the two six-time winners Blackburn Rovers (last Cup win 1928) and Newcastle United (1955) will be our principal focus as John Eustace takes on Eddie Howe as Newcastle try to make it into the sixth round for only the second time in 18 years and open up a different route to a European spot next season given their injury travails, slump in league form and Saturday’s thrashing by Arsenal. The 7.30pm tie features Premier League Bournemouth, who have been to the quarter-final but no further in 1957 and 2021, taking on the Championship leaders Leicester City, winners for the only time in 2021. Andoni Iraola is certainly looking forward to it: “I think it’s a good chance for us. It’s a great chance, also a challenge, but a win tomorrow, I think it’s very nice to have the chance to be in the last …

Tony Blackburn criticises ‘cold and uncaring’ Tesla after crash

Tony Blackburn criticises ‘cold and uncaring’ Tesla after crash

Tony Blackburn claimed that Tesla ‘sell you a car but they don’t seem to care after that’ – Heathcliff O’Malley Tony Blackburn, the veteran radio DJ, has criticised Tesla for its “cold” and unresponsive customer service after waiting months for his car to be repaired following a crash. The presenter’s Model 3 Tesla was wrecked after a lorry ploughed into the back of it as he was driving on the M25 to record an episode of BBC’s Morning Live shortly before Christmas. Blackburn, 81, said he was uninjured but has now been left waiting for two and half months without any response from Tesla. He claimed he had been unable to reach a “human being” and had had to make all his enquiries via the Tesla app. He said: “The trouble is there isn’t that personal service. I have been trying to get hold of them and you text and nobody answers. “It’s really difficult to get hold of a human being. “I love Tesla, it’s the best car I have ever driven. I have …

Veteran BBC radio DJ Tony Blackburn quits local radio after 14 years

Veteran BBC radio DJ Tony Blackburn quits local radio after 14 years

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails DJ Tony Blackburn has announced that he is stepping down from his presenting role on BBC Local Radio after 14 years. The broadcaster, 81, who has been presenting for BBC Radio since 1967, announced plans to step back in an X/Twitter post this week. “Hi there, just wanted to let you know that I have decided to end my @BBCLOCALRADIO Sunday afternoon show that goes out on @BBCBerkshire @BBCOxford @BBCRadioSolent and @BBCSounds,” he wrote. Blackburn said that his final local radio show will be on 24 March. “I have been a part of the Berkshire line up since 2012 and have loved doing the show bringing music from the 50’s up to the present day,” Blackburn added. He said that he might return to BBC Local Radio in the future, but he will focus his attention on his BBC Radio 2 shows, which include Sounds of the Sixties …