Blackburn with Darwen news

• Naked man was on train in Lancaster in nothing but shoes

  08-05-2021 18:59
  
  A MAN who was found on a train completely naked but for his trainers has been dealt with by the courts.
  
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• Hyndburn still has highest coronavirus infection rate

  08-05-2021 17:13
  
  HYNDBURN still has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country.
  
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• M66 Junction 4: 'Serious collision' near Simister Island

  08-05-2021 17:08
  
  A TWO car smash on the motorway has resulted in road closures on the M66 this afternoon.
  
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• Historic Blackburn brewery as seen from the air in 1992

  08-05-2021 17:03
  
  Taken in 1992 this aerial view of Little Harwood includes one of the last glimpses of the Lion Brewery which had been an integral part of the area for decades but which closed down the previous year.
  
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• Man left with serious injuries after 'hammer attack'

  08-05-2021 16:53
  
  OFFICERS are appealing for information after a man was left with a broken leg in an attack.
  
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• Deputy leader thanks public for 'putting their trust' in the Conservative Party

  08-05-2021 15:06
  
  The deputy Conservative leader of Lancashire County Council has thanked residents for “putting their trust” in the party after the Tories retained control at County Hall.
  
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• Desperate search for missing Oswaldtwistle footballer continues

  08-05-2021 14:06
  
  A MISSING footballer is being urged to make contact with loved ones as an investigation continues into his whereabouts.
  
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• Tribute paid to much-loved Acrrington dad, son and brother

  08-05-2021 13:48
  
  ​THE FAMILY of a man who was stabbed to death by his ex-girlfriend’s new partner have paid tribute to him as court proceedings came to an end.
  
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• Capturing the natural beauty in and around East Lancashire

  08-05-2021 13:27
  
  IT'S that time of the week when we can present to you and online selection of just some of the great photographs taken by members of the Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club.
  
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• Lancashire Election 2021: Conservative Party hold on to control

  08-05-2021 11:33
  
  Keep up to date with the results of the Lancashire County Council election count.
  
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• LIVE updates as Lancashire County Council election count gets under way

  08-05-2021 10:44
  
  Keep up to date with the results of the Lancashire County Council election count.
  
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• Blackburn road closed as child hit by car

  08-05-2021 08:13
  
  A CHILD was last night rushed to hospital following an accident.
  
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• M6 scheme added three bridges over the Ribble at Samlesbury

  08-05-2021 07:00
  
  IT was Britain’s first motorway with the first stretch having opened in 1958.
  
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• Couple took three kids with them on £1,200 Blackburn shoplifting trip

  08-05-2021 06:55
  
  A COUPLE had three children with them when they went on a shoplifting expedition.
  
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• New dean appointed at Burnley College to continue 'building success' in university centre

  08-05-2021 06:45
  
  Burnley College has appointed a new dean for the university centre to continue building up the success of the campus's degree courses.
  
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• Running friends complete 48 miles challenge for children's mental health charity

  08-05-2021 06:42
  
  A PAIR of friends have managed to clock up some miles in trying to raise £1,000 for Healthy Young Minds charity.
  
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• Pubs close until indoor dining allowed as weather puts dampener on outdoor drinking

  08-05-2021 06:30
  
  SOME pubs in East Lancashire have decided to remain closed until they can welcome customers indoors because of upcoming gloomy weather.
  
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• Veterans to ride "old faithful" bike across Europe in tribute to D-Day hero

  08-05-2021 06:15
  
  A group of veterans will be riding a WW2 motorbike to retrace a veterans ride from Normandy to Berlin.
  
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• Golden wedding celebrations for Great Harwood couple

  08-05-2021 06:15
  
  A couple are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today.
  
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• Drug addict stole 49 bars of chocolate from Blackburn Aldi

  08-05-2021 06:13
  
  SECURITY staff detained a man who tried to leave their shop without paying for 49 bars of chocolate.
  
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• Drunk caused scene outside Blackburn Cathedral vaccine unit

  08-05-2021 06:12
  
  A MAN was detained by security staff after causing problems outside the Blackburn Cathedral Covid vaccination centre.
  
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• Residents urge Pendle community to help as they fight to save last remaining pub in village

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  The last remaining pub in an East Lancashire village has been put up for sale.
  
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• Otters to be protected during Barrowford reservoir safety works

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  WORK to improve safety to a feed reservoir of the Leeds-Liverpool canal through East Lancashire is scheduled to take place for two years.
  
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• Letter: Why has there been a great pigeon invasion?

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  HAS anyone else noticed a pigeon population explosion this year?
  
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• Just 8 people being treated for Coronavirus in East Lancashire's hospitals

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  THE number of people being treated for the coronavirus in East Lancashire's hospitals has dropped into single figures.
  
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• EG Group: Blackburn firm partners with Vape Dinner Lady on e-cigarettes range

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  EG GROUP has signed a new deal to become the first national supplier of the newly launched Vape Pen e-cigarette.
  
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• East Darwen has some of the highest rates of depression in England

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  AN AREA of East Lancashire has some of the highest rates of depression in the country, worrying new figures show.
  
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• Drugs pair face lengthy jail terms over 30kg cocaine conspiracy

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  TWO men are facing lengthy prison sentences after admitting conspiracy to supply a huge quantity of cocaine.
  
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• Colne: Next stage of Vivary Way and North Valley Road starts

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  MOTORISTS have been warned to expect delays ahead of work starting on one of the county's most congested routes.
  
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• Charge My Street: Belthorn pub leads the way on free charge point scheme

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW scheme is offering to install free electrical vehicle charge points, with a community owned pub leading the way.
  
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• Blackburn: Corona Corporate Solutions to open new office

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  A LEADING printer and photocopier supplier has announced plans to open a new office in Blackburn.
  
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• AFC Darwen: Elektec sponsor new kit in name of East Lancashire Hospice

  08-05-2021 06:00
  
  AN ELECTRICAL contractors firm has announced that they will sponsoring their local U12's football team next season.
  
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• Coronation Street: Heartbreaking scenes in Sophie Lancaster hate crime storyline

  08-05-2021 00:15
  
  THERE were emotional scenes in Coronation Street tonight as character Seb Franklin died after a vicious attack.
  
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