A flagship store in The Mall, Blackburn is set to close, it has been announced. The Peacocks shop in The Mall, Blackburn, will be shutting down following a company buy-out. It is understood the branch in Accrington has been saved. This … Read more ….
Work to improve Darwen Railway Station has now started. The six week contract will see fencing repaired and repainted, new shelters for passengers, a new CCTV system, new signs, a customer information system including a public announcement system and ticket … Read more ….
The group director of a key Blackburn Rovers sponsor is leading plans to buy the club from Venky’s through a supporters’ trust. Read more ….
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at an Accrington Restaurant. The incident took place between 11:00pm on Friday 17th and 11:00am on Saturday 18th February at De Niro’s on Haslingden Old Road. The offenders have gained entry … Read more ….
Police are appealing for witnesses following two robberies in Blackburn. The first incident happened on Saturday 11th February at around 2:30pm at an address on St James Road. Two men, believed to be Asian, have entered the property through the front … Read more ….
A BLACKBURN man has been charged with communicating false information after hoax calls were made to police claiming a bomb was being transported to Stansted airport. Paul Jackson, aged 40, of Infirmary Street in Blackburn has been charged with communicating … Read more ….
Your weekly update of the cheapest petrol and diesel prices around Blackburn this week. If you find anywhere cheaper then please let us know.
A taxi driver, who sexually assaulted a teenage girl, has been jailed for three and a half years. Zameer Arshad, 26, of Richmond Hill Street, Accrington was added to the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a 15 year … Read more ….
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is taking part in the Museums at Night competition to win a visit from a contemporary artist. It is in the running to receive a visit from Susan Stockwell who creates installations, drawings and films … Read more ….
East Lancashire Hospice is looking for volunteers to help at their fundraising events. The events that take place throughout the year help the hospice raise valuable funds. Saturday, March 3 Accrington Stanley v Port Vale Seven volunteers required to bucket collect at … Read more ….
POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of a bank card from a supermarket in Accrington. The offence took place around 5pm on 7th December 2011 at the ATM machine … Read more ….
ASPIRING Special Constables are being invited to a recruitment event in the Ribble Valley next week. Next Wednesday (22 February) members of the public will be invited to attend Clitheroe Police Station for an exclusive behind the scenes insight into … Read more ….
The Ambulance Service and police were called to an address in Tockholes Road, Darwen shortly before 12.30pm yesterday (Monday, February 13th 2012) after a 13 year old boy was found deceased in bed. Det Insp Neil Ashton said: “The cause … Read more ….
It’s a Valentine’s Day venue that could leave amorous couples smelling of more than just roses. This Victorian-era “tunnel of love” has been uncovered deep beneath the streets of Blackburn town centre. The tunnel – a brick-lined sewer from Lancashire’s … Read more ….
A man who attacked his friend with a wheel brace and blinded him in one eye following a drink-fuelled argument, has been jailed for ten years. 38-year-old Mohammed Jangeer attacked his victim in Longton Street, Blackburn, on 26 April after … Read more ….
Blackburn manager Steve Kean praises his team’s work ethic and determination during their 3-2 win over QPR which, according to the Rovers boss, makes up for their 7-1 defeat against Arsenal last week. Read more ….
Yakubu scores on his return from suspension as Blackburn secure a crucial win over Queens Park Rangers. Read more ….
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Detectives have launched an investigation after a postman was seriously assaulted during his round. The incident happened on Wednesday 8th February on a track leading to a farm in New Church in Pendle at around 12:30pm. The postman was delivering mail … Read more ….
A BURGLARLY victim is offering a £500 reward for the safe return of her treasured jewellery after it was stolen from her Darwen home earlier this week. The burglary took place at an address on Cumberland Close between 4.30pm and … Read more ….
Blackburn manager Steve Kean expects wantaway captain Chris Samba to play for the club again although he is injured for Saturday’s match with QPR. Read more ….
An Apprentice from Darwen is one step closer to following in her father’s footsteps after receiving a top College award. Elizabeth Tootell, 20, of Garden Village, was awarded the Electrical Installation Shield by Blackburn College for her excellent work ethic … Read more ….
A drug dealer, who supplied heroin and crack cocaine on the streets of Blackburn, has been jailed for three years. Usman Akhtar, 27, of Westbury Gardens, Blackburn appeared at Preston Crown Court yesterday afternoon after he pleaded guilty to possession … Read more ….
POLICE are appealing to the public to help find a 35 year old Blackburn man who has been missing since Monday 6th February. Brian Greaves was last seen by his partner at their home address on Patterdale Avenue around 5pm and … Read more ….
Marcus Olsson joins twin brother Martin at Blackburn Rovers, who also sign Bradley Orr from QPR. Read more ….
Police in Lancashire are appealing for information about a man who is wanted on prison recall. David Kean, 40, whose last known address was Olive Lane, Darwen was originally jailed for a burglary at Hyndburn Magistrates Court in January 2010 when … Read more ….
Blackburn manager Steve Kean admits that his side “let themselves down” in a 7-1 Premier League thrashing away to Arsenal. Read more ….
Robin van Persie’s hat-trick, two goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta’s strike and Thierry Henry’s late goal help Arsenal thump Blackburn. Read more ….
A Darwen man, who befriended and stole from three school boys, has been given an indeterminate prison sentence. Niaeem Alam, 18, of Kay Street, Darwen appeared at Preston Crown Court this afternoon after pleading guilty to theft, two counts of … Read more ….
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Blackburn man charged with murder of father and attempted murder of mother
Following consultation with The Crown Prosecution Service a man has today been charged with the murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother. Jordan Ryan, 18, of Heys Close, Blackburn first appeared today at Preston Magistrates Court before being transferred to … Read more ….