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Fears over safety at Ewood junction

1:01pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A total of 42 residents in Hollin Bank Court, Ewood, have urged Blackburn with Darwen Council to install new safety measures at the junction with Bolton Road.

Tributes to Blackburn man killed in Wales plane crash

Iain Nuttall

10:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

FAMILY and friends of a dad who died in a light aircraft crash which left his son seriously injured have paid tribute to a ‘devoted father’.

Tributes to 'inspirational' former Blackburn maths teacher

Fred Bury

8:46am Tuesday 21st May 2013

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'great and inspirational' maths teacher, who has died from cancer.

West End actress Liz Singleton returns to Blackburn's Westholme School

Liz Singleton with Westholme pupils

2:15pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A WEST End actress visited pupils at a Blackburn school to deliver a musical theatre masterclass.

'Dangerous eyesore' Bear Hotel in Blackburn could be demolished

The Bear Hotel was hit by fire

4:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

PROPOSALS to knock down a ‘dangerous eyesore’ on the main road between Blackburn and Darwen have been submitted to council planners.

Gallery: Food matters in fantastic Ewood Park celebration

Kathy and Andrew Kim, from Todmorden, are part of the Thingumajig theatre company

3:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

THE fourth annual Fantastic Food Show went down a storm at Ewood Park, in Blackburn, with producers from all over the region showcasing their finest goods.

Gallery: BBC Songs of Praise recorded at Blackburn Cathedral

The Dean, the Very Rev Christopher Armstrong, chats to the congregation

2:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

HUNDREDS of people gathered at Blackburn Cathedral yesterday to take part in a special recording of Songs of Praise.

Cars written off after fire spreads at Blackburn car park

1:15pm Monday 20th May 2013

A CAR caught fire on a shopping centre car park and the flames spread to a second car.

Free care worker training in Blackburn

1:14pm Monday 20th May 2013

A FREE training course is to be held in Blackburn to respond to increasing demand for care workers.

Campaign to save the bees launched in Blackburn

6:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A TOWN centre will be buzzing when giant multi-coloured bees appear throughout the streets.

£20,000 grant for Blackburn nature reserve

3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A NATURE reserve has been given a £20,000 grant to improve habitats for wildlife.

Shire horses from Blackburn's Thwaites brewery to retire

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3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

TWO of brewery Thwaites’ much-loved shire horses have retired due to ill health.

Fire at former Blackburn timber merchants' building

1:13pm Saturday 18th May 2013

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a derelict building after a pile of rubbish went up in flames.

Views sought on Blackburn's new £13.5m sport complex

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen’s new £13.5million sports and swimming complex in the town centre.

Woman fights off Blackburn park attacker

10:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

A WOMAN fought off an attacker who grabbed her from behind in a park.

Sport in Blackburn and Darwen wins lottery funding

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

WEEKLY sessions of ‘grassroots’ sports including cricket, rounders, basketball and netball will offered to Blackburn with Darwen residents thanks to a £226,000 National Lottery grant.

Teacher at Blackburn mosque accused of attacking his pupils

Mahmad Hajat

11:30am Friday 17th May 2013

A TEACHER at a Blackburn mosque has appeared before the town’s magistrates charged with assaulting two of his pupils.

Parents from Blackburn admit neglecting baby who died as they binged on drink and drugs

Matthew Appleton and Anne Turnbull admitted neglect

10:36am Friday 17th May 2013

Parents who binged on alcohol as their baby boy lay dying have pleaded guilty to wilfully neglecting him.

Work starts on Blackburn supported living flats

9:13am Friday 17th May 2013

WORK has started on a new supported living scheme for Blackburn.

Blackburn mayor's appeal up and running

The mayor, Coun Salim Mullam and mayoress Sayeeda Mulla, with the £250 cheque from Nigel Womack

1:13pm Friday 17th May 2013

NEW Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Salim Mulla, has received his first donation for his appeal to bring a new kidney dialysis machine to the borough’s hospital.


Blackburn what's on

Northern soul in Blackburn (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/ 5:30pm Fri 17 May 13

A NIGHT at one of the most influential Northern Soul clubs will be recreated at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, on…

Big laughs at Blackburn circus show (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/ 5:29pm Fri 17 May 13

WINNERS of the Ken Dodd Comedy Award, Circus Hilarious, are back in Blackburn next week with their show Daredevils…

Vote for Blackburn band Sky Valley Mistress to perform at The Red Bull Download Festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/ 11:29am Fri 10 May 13

BLACKBURN band Sky Valley Mistress have rocked their way into the semi-finals at The Red Bull Download Festival…

Actress’s message to club’s Calendar Girls (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/ 4:17pm Tue 14 May 13

A PROFESSIONAL Calendar Girl has sent best wishes to members of Blackburn Arts Club as they prepare to stage the…

Veteran funnymen are out to show them how it’s done (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/ 1:17pm Fri 10 May 13

AT its height The Comedians was one of the most popular shows on TV, making stars out of the likes of Frank Carson,…

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