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Category Archives: Blackburn News and Comment
Peacocks to close store in The Mall Blackburn
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 get underway
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 ….
Cash raid on Accrington Restaurant
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 ….
Knife threats by masked robber in Blackburn
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 ….
Blackburn man in bomb hoax threat arrest
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 ….
Do you know the cheapest place to buy petrol and diesel in Blackburn?
Your weekly update of the cheapest petrol and diesel prices around Blackburn this week. If you find anywhere cheaper then please let us know.
Accrington Taxi Driver Jailed for sexual assault of young girl after Clitheroe night out with friends
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 ….
Vote for Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
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 ….
Hospice search for volunteers to help with fundraising
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 ….
Bank card thief caught on CCTV at Tesco
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 ….
Ribble Valley recruitment event for Police Special Constables
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 ….
Darwen boy found dead in bed after possible suffocation
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 ….
Blackburn Tunnel of Love smells of more than just Roses
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 ….
Man Jailed for 10 Years after blinding friend in Blackburn drunken attack
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 ….
Weekly Pump Price Update from Blackburn Life
Here is your weekly update of pump prices from Blackburn Life. If you know anywhere cheaper then please get in touch.
Postman attacked with rock by walker
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 ….
Darwen woman puts up reward to find her stolen jewellery
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 ….
Darwen Apprentice is a Bright Spark
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 ….
Blackburn Heroin and Crack Dealer Jailed for Three Years
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 ….
Appeal for missing Blackburn man
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 ….
Dragon Tattoo Man from Darwen wanted by police
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 ….
Darwen man lured teenage boys to Blackburn Cathedral grounds and then robbed and assaulted them
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 ….
Weekly update of petrol and diesel prices for Blackburn
An interesting and welcome addition to the table this week, with the small independent petrol station at Langho. The station near the Petre Arms on Whalley Road appears on the diesel table selling at 139.9p per litre. Other stations at … Read more ….
Jack Straw hails Blackburn Youth Zone as most important facility for decades
Jack Straw, the MP for Blackburn, has hailed the opening of the Blackburn Youth Zone as “one of the most important new facilities in East Lancashire we’ve seen for decades”. In his latest column, on the Labour Party website, he … Read more ….
Reckless pair jailed for Mill Hill arson attacks
Two men, who committed a series of arson attacks on a Blackburn street, have been jailed for 18 months each. Simon Cockerill, 26, of Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors and Ethan Hesketh, 21, of Bennington Street, Blackburn, were sentenced at … Read more ….
Two men arrested as part of car clocking investigation
POLICE in Blackburn have arrested two men in connection with an investigation into allegations of car clocking. Officers from the Operations Support Unit raided two addresses on Limefield Court and Frankland Road, Blackburn this morning and arrested two men aged … Read more ….
Weekly Update of Pump Prices in Blackburn
As petrol and diesel prices continue to go through the roof, ever wondered how the cost of a litre breaks down? If you pay 130p for a litre of unleaded petrol then the breakdown would be something like this: per … Read more ….
Darwen man jailed for sexual assaults on seven year old girl
A MAN, who sexually assaulted a seven year old girl, has been jailed for eight years. Luke Shorrock, 23, of Hindle Street, Darwen appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon. He was also placed on the sex offenders register for … Read more ….
Blackburn Market gets a Shake Up
The owner of a new milkshake bar in Blackburn’s new market is promising to bring the best shakes in the North West to Blackburn and will be hoping the people of the town respond by supporting a local business. Dan … Read more ….
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 ….