Blackburn2 days agoKeep-streets-clean plea after report of rat attackLeader of Blackburn with Darwen Council says the borough has a "huge amount" of flytipping.2 days ago3 days agoSteam engine restoration remembers Gandhi visitThe Cross Compound Steam Engine is repainted to preserve reminders of Darwen's industrial heritage.3 days ago5 days agoSusan Boyle documentary to air on BBC at Hogmanay A new documentary exploring Susan Boyle's dramatic rise to fame will air on Hogmanay.5 days ago7 days agoMayor buys late woman's artwork then returns it to familyFrancesca McCaigue died aged 22 before being able to finish the artwork.7 days ago4 Oct 2026'Lifeline' for women from minority faith groupsThe Safer Parks project in Blackburn aims to build women's confidence in public spaces.4 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Coroner probes deaths of men under investigationFive men die in the space of eight months while on bail for alleged offences, an inquest hears.2 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Long delays after lorry fire causes M65 closurePolice ask people to avoid the area, plan a different route and allow extra journey time.1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Bishop and 50 clergy to tackle muddy assault courseThe Right Reverend Philip North says the clergy will wade through mud to raise money for South Sudan.1 Oct 202629 Sept 2026No further action after town centre murder arrestsA man was found unresponsive in Blackburn town centre in the early hours of Monday.29 Sept 2026...
