BLACKBURN'S Highercroft Festival was back with a bang this year as residents turned out for a host of fun activities and events.

The festival, which took place on and around Fishmoor Drive, Blackburn, returned for its second year after proving a huge success in the community last year.

Attractions included a Highercroft’s Got Talent contest, It’s a Knockout, sumo football, face-painting and a range of stalls.

Click below to see our Highercroft Festival picture gallery