Blackburn Cathedral started the celebrations early for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, when a special service was held. The service which took place last Sunday (13th May) was attended by a range of representatives of the county, boroughs and parishes of Lancashire. The Bishop of Blackburn paid tribute to the Queen and particularly the Queen’s Christian leadership of our nation. … read more …..
Blackburn with Darwen Council have said that residents are being requested not to park their cars on the official Olympic Torch route as it moves through Blackburn on 23rd June 2012. They have said that “A large amount of people are expected to line the route and it is possible that damage could occur to vehicles or … read more …..
Two people have been charged after the death of a 4 month old baby boy in Burnley in December last year. Natalie McMillan, 24, from Bradford has been charged with Manslaughter by Gross Negligence and Child Cruelty – Contrary to Section 1(1) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933. Edward Hanratty, 40, from Bradford, … read more …..
Quick News Story Blackburn Fire Service have attended a fire at a home in Notre Dame Gardens, Blackburn at 9pm this evening. The fire appears to have been confined to the entrance hall area of the house. Fire fighters used one hose and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the blaze and have confirmed that … read more …..
You could only admire the courage of a lady driving her convertible car yesterday on the road to Ribchester, who in the face of a massive downpour of rain continued driving with her roof down. It took her a good 5 minutes and a couple of miles before she surrendered to vanity and pulled in to raise the roof … read more …..
Blackburn with Darwen Council have announced that the Blackburn Visitors’ Centre has moved from Blackburn Central Library to the new Blackburn Market. It is located opposite Coffee Exchange, presumably on one of the unoccupied stalls. The centre has previously been located in King George’s Hall, Church Street, the Old Market before moving to the library.