Blackburn5 days agoThe 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night outSufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.5 days ago5 days agoBuilding works scammers laundered £330k proceedsTrading Standards officers say the network operated in Surrey, London and Essex.5 days ago7 days ago'Swapping teaching for nursing has been fantastic'A trainee nurse says a new course at Blackburn College is "a fabulous opportunity" to learn on the job.7 days ago18 May 2026'We want mandatory coeliac training at restaurants'A mother whose daughter has been diagnosed with the condition wants more awareness of the condition.18 May 202617 May 2026Railway track reopens after tunnel closureNetwork Rail says inspectors spotted the problem at Sough Tunnel on Sunday morning and closed it.17 May 202616 May 2026Diocese celebrates 100 years with seaside partyThe event promises music, comedy, crafts and more - as the diocese marks its centenary celebration.16 May 202612 May 2026Historic building's £1.5m revamp to improve accessWork on the 160-year-old building uncovers previously hidden stained glass and a secret tunnel.12 May 202611 May 2026Months of overnight M65 closures set to begin The closures, which begin on 11 May, are set to cause disruption around Blackburn with Darwen.11 May 202610 May 2026Spud Bros to open 30 petrol station shopsThe viral jacket potato sellers say they are "absolutely buzzing" to be opening the shops across the UK.10 May 2026...
