Latest news from Blackburn with Darwen.
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A Darwen man faces sentencing after admitting to dangerous driving and drug driving offences at court. The case underscores local police efforts to tackle impai...
Severe weather conditions have hampered rescue efforts for a seven-year-old Blackburn girl who was swept away by a large wave while on holiday in Casablanca. In...
An inquest has opened into the death of a two-year-old girl from Blackburn at Preston Coroner's Court. The hearing will examine aspects of care needs relating t...
Police have seized 13 illegal vehicles and arrested four people during a major operation targeting anti-social driving in Blackburn. The crackdown involved aeri...
Free confidential HIV testing and advice will be offered across Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Blackpool next week. The initiative aims to increase early...
Racist graffiti has been sprayed on a garage wall in Blackburn following a dispute over planning permission. The vandalism occurred on a property behind Revidge...
A major wallpaper manufacturer has invested £2 million to construct its own power station in Darwen. The facility represented the town's largest industrial deve...
The new £5 million mosque in Blackburn serves as a memorial to the late father of local businessmen Zuber and Mohsin Issa. Zuber Issa described the project as a...
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BBC Radio Lancashire commentator Andy Bayes has warned that Blackburn Rovers risk serious repercussions if their next managerial appointment proves unsuccessful...
A textile exhibition depicting World War Two history has opened at Blackburn Cathedral, featuring eighty metres of knitted panels created by volunteers. The Lon...
Police have confiscated illegal electric bikes and scooters during targeted operations in Blackburn. The vehicles were being used in ways that breach road safet...
The search for a seven-year-old Blackburn girl swept out to sea in Morocco has been hampered by extreme weather conditions. A fundraising campaign supporting th...
Security upgrades at Blackburn Magistrates' Court have been approved, with steel mesh covers set to be fitted above two defendant docks. The measures aim to pre...
The brother of a Blackburn man killed by a single punch has publicly forgiven a young man who carried out a similar assault. The meeting between the bereaved si...
Seven men are facing charges following a major police operation targeting cocaine distribution networks operating in Blackburn and Accrington. The arrests form ...
Rival managers from Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers have praised Preston North End's £1m signing as a "good investment" for the Lancashire club. The Irish inter...
Police are searching for a man wanted for burglary who has failed to return to prison as required. He has known connections to Blackburn and Rossendale, prompti...
Church of England congregations across Lancashire will observe Racial Justice Sunday this weekend with special services and events. A dedicated service will tak...
A vacant insurance office in Blackburn town centre could soon house a new restaurant if plans are approved. The proposal would bring fresh dining options to the...