Lancashire Telegraph | Blackburn

Plaque to be replaced for Alfred Wainwright's anniversary

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:11:46 +0000

WAINWRIGHT enthusiasts hope a missing plaque inscribed with a panoramic view from above Windermere will be replaced in time for a special anniversary.

Blackburn with Darwen pilot scheme to save young motorcyclists’ lives

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000

A PILOT scheme is about to launch in a bid to save young motorcyclists’ lives.

Blackburn community champion Joe Prest dies aged 88

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:21 +0000

A PIONEERING community champion has died aged 88.

East Lancashire motorists face chaos in freezing conditions

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

UPDATED: THE M65 was closed amid chaotic scenes as treacherous weather and freezing rain hit East Lancashire yesterday.

Fuel spill closes road between Blackburn and Preston

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:13:59 +0000

A MAJOR road between Blackburn and Preston was closed this morning following an accident.

Jobs in Blackburn and Burnley saved after superstore UGO is sold to Poundstretcher

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:42 +0000

ABOUT 25 jobs at discount stores in Blackburn and Burnley have been saved after the group was sold.

£115k ‘warm homes’ boost for Blackburn with Darwen residents

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

VULNERABLE residents and families in Blackburn with Darwen are to be given extra help to keep healthy, safe and warm this winter thanks to a £115,000 grant.

Road works blamed for Blackburn traffic increase

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

A COUNCILLOR has blamed ongoing United Utilities road works for an increase in traffic in residential streets.

Teenagers in Blackburn and Darwen to join ‘studio’ colleges

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

UP TO 600 teenagers are set to leave mainstream education in Blackburn and Darwen with the creation of two new schools.

Tragic Blackburn boy’s mum urges others to 'demand tests'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:04:27 +0000

THE mother of a terminally ill six-year-old has urged parents to demand tests if they suspect their child is ill.

Chamber of trade chief urges council to cut Blackburn parking charges

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:19:58 +0000

PARKING charges in Blackburn should be cut to save jobs, according to the town’s chamber of trade.

Lancaster Bomber navigator dies aged 89

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

A Lancaster Bomber navigator who fought in the Polish Air Force during the Second World War has died aged 89.

Blackburn College University Centre boss resigns after suspension

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:58:59 +0000

A HIGHER education boss has resigned from her post after she was suspended.

Football crazy Lillie Lawson, 8, signs for Blackburn Rovers

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

WITH GALLERY: FOOTBALL crazy Lillie Lawson has signed for Blackburn Rovers – after the eight-year-old scored 70 goals in just 14 games.

Tributes to 84-year-old Blackburn widow killed in house fire

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:34:31 +0000

AN 84-year-old widow has died after a fire at her Blackburn home.

Job culling at Blackburn with Darwen Council ‘is at an end’

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:27:07 +0000

A THOUSAND jobs have gone at Blackburn with Darwen Council as a result of £33million budget cuts.

Fears for missing Blackburn man

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000

POLICE are appealing to the public to help find a 35 year old Blackburn man who has been missing for over a week.

Blackburn councillor calls for action on ‘danger’ junction

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:36 +0000

A COUNCILLOR has slammed his own party for not spending money to change a busy road junction where a “fatality is waiting to happen”.

Madison Allan’s mum to be honoured by Blackburn-based charity Woman’s Voice

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:51:27 +0000

MADISON Allan’s mum is to be honoured at a women’s event.

Terrorist educated in Blackburn set for release

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

A TERRORIST who studied in Blackburn is to be released from jail hours before the start of the Olympic Games.