Blackburn with Darwen news

• Armed man arrested in Windsor Castle grounds as Queen enjoys Christmas

  25-12-2021 17:49
  
  Police officers from Thames Valley and Metropolitan Police were called at 8:30am this morning after the security breach.
  
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• Former England captain Ray Illingworth dies aged 89

  25-12-2021 17:45
  
  The Yorkshire great played 61 Tests for England.
  
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• Driver admits he was out collecting his ‘Christmas cannabis’

  25-12-2021 12:28
  
  A driver admitted he was out collecting his cannabis for Christmas when was stopped.
  
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• Whistle Down The Wind: 'Being in the film changed my life'

  25-12-2021 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two former child actors recall how filming the British classic changed their lives 60 years ago.
  
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• Top five Boxing Day walks in Lancashire according to TripAdvisor reviews

  25-12-2021 07:00
  
  These five walks have been voted the best in Lancashire, according to TripAdvisor traveller reviews and are perfect for a Boxing Day trip out.
  
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• Burnley mosque donates food and gifts to families for Christmas

  25-12-2021 06:01
  
  A Burnley mosque has donated food and gifts to vulnerable families this Christmas.
  
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• 6 top takeout meals to try this weekend

  25-12-2021 06:01
  
  For those who want to try something a little different this Christmas here are some meals you may want to try over the holiday period.
  
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• 6 top takeout meals in Blackburn to try this weekend

  25-12-2021 06:01
  
  For those who want to try something a little different this Christmas here are some meals you may want to try over the holiday period.
  
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• What time is the Queen's Christmas speech? And how to watch on BBC, ITV and more

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  The Queen made her first Christmas Day speech in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.
  
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• Westminster and festive images for East Lancs MPs Christmas cards

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  SANTA'S sleigh flying high, winter views of Parliament and a quick world trip all feature on this year's Christmas cards from East Lancashire's MPs.
  
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• Six-year-old inspires Darwen families to donate thousands to orphanage

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  A 6-year-old has inspired a family and community to support orphans in Sierra Leone for Christmas.
  
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• Robots help cancer surgeons reach major milestone

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  A team of surgeons who help people with cancer using robots are celebrating after discharging their 100th patient.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle Mills shoplifter evaded security – but not for long

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  A SHOPLIFTER who escaped the clutches of a security officer was spotted by the same member of staff two days later.
  
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• ‘I received the precious gift of life... and you can help others by talking to family’

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  A WOMAN who is celebrating her 10th Christmas since her lung transplant is calling on people to ‘leave a life-saving gift’ for others.
  
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• Chorley veteran rowing 3,000 miles across Atlantic for baby Elijah, who lived for just 37 days

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  Four friends are rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness about premature birth.
  
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• Blackburn: Secret Santa charity deliver 1000 present sacks to children

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn charity, Secret Santa aim to deliver a sack full of presents to 1000 Blackburn with Darwen children who live in poverty.
  
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• Accrington: Photographer spots spooky figure in church picture

  25-12-2021 06:00
  
  Michael Roberts took a picture of St James Church in Accrington but spotted a "figure" behind the tree.
  
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