Police and community together (PACT) meetings for Darwen and surrounding areas have been announced for this month.

Avondale, Hollins Grove, Birch Hall, Anchor and Lower Darwen residents can attend a meeting at Earcroft Children's Centre, Veronica Street, at 6.30pm tonight.

Residents in Tockholes can attend a meeting in the Rock Hotel at 7.30pm on January 21 and those in St James and Sudellside can go along to Darwen Children's Centre, Lord Street, at 7pm tonight.

Mini surgeries will also take place on January 12 at Darwen Market from 1pm to 2pm.