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'Prolific' Blackburn school burglar jailed
'Prolific' Blackburn school burglar jailed
5:09pm today
A PROLIFIC burglar who repeatedly tageted schools, stealing a total of £15,000 of computer equipment, has been jailed.Reader comments (3)

Blackburn bus lane plan details revealed
2:44pm today
A MULTI-MILLION pound bus lane is being put forward as the answer to East Lancashire's congestion problems.
Reader comments (12)

Darwen woman fined - for parking legally
Darwen woman fined - for parking legally
2:36pm today
A WOMAN was given a parking ticket despite being parked legally in a free car park.Reader comments (5)

Runaway lorry crashes in Edgworth pub
8:31am today
A TRUCK slammed into the front of a pub - after rolling down a road backwards with no-one at the wheel.

Crawling baby put stop to police chase in Darwen
3:00pm today
A POLICE officer pursuing a woman suspected of possessing crack cocaine had to give up the chase when a baby began crawling out of the house unattended.

Age and injury no barrier to Darwen abseil hero
12:13pm today
A DARWEN daredevil has raised money for charity by abseiling down one of the region's tallest monuments.
Reader comment (1)

Darwen set to go green for new event
4:10pm Wednesday 21st May 2008
DARWEN is going green in a one-off event to encourage people to recycle.
Reader comments (2)

Blackburn with Darwen school walking safety booklet
6:29pm Wednesday 21st May 2008
A NEW child safety booklet has been produced called Teddy Takes A Tumble" to co-incide with a new walk to school campaign.

Blackburn with Darwen kids set to discover joy of books
5:18pm Wednesday 21st May 2008
A NEW project which is designed to get children reading is being launched today.
Reader comments (4)

Service earns quality accolade
4:16pm Wednesday 21st May 2008
A SERVICE which provides support for disabled people to find and keep work has been praised by inspectors.

Chance to help young
3:13pm Wednesday 21st May 2008
PEOPLE in Darwen are being called on to take part in a volunteer training programme.

Cannabis seized from two Darwen homes
2:11pm Wednesday 21st May 2008
MORE than 70 cannabis plants have been seized in Darwen.

Prizes up for grabs in quiz
1:08pm Wednesday 21st May 2008
RESIDENTS have the chance to take part in a quiz to mark Darwen Library's centenary.

Raids after Darwen drugs supply probe
8:47am Tuesday 20th May 2008
A DARWEN woman is one of four people who have been arrested following a series of early morning raids in connection with the supply of Class A drugs in Darwen.

Army dream comes true for Darwen woman
4:21pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
A 20-year-old soldier from Darwen is ready to start her dream job after completing 14 weeks of basic training.
Reader comments (4)

Spot On for £1 travel
3:19pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
YOUNGSTERS in Blackburn and Darwen can travel on buses at a reduced rate this summer thanks to a deal between the council and Transdev Lancashire United.

Tower models point the way
1:14pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
MINIATURE replicas of Darwen's most famous landmark have been placed in Sunnyhurst Wood.
Reader comment (1)

Darwen library celebration to end on high note
12:13pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
THE grand finale of Darwen Library's centenary celebrations will be an old-time music hall evening, organisers have revealed.

Darwen 'flash’ accused can go to party
3:26pm Monday 19th May 2008
A MAN accused of "flashing" at women in Darwen parks has had bail conditions relaxed so he can attend his grandmother's 85th birthday party.
Reader comments (8)

Darwen fun day a success
Darwen fun day a success
9:56am Mon 19 May 08
A RESIDENTS' association is celebrating the success of a May Day and cream tea event in Darwen.

Free T-shirts for Darwen Live 2008
9:42am Monday 19th May 2008
FREE T-shirts are being handed out to celebrate Darwen Live 2008 which takes place on May 25 and 26.

Raise a toast to King Cotton
9:28am Monday 19th May 2008
Harry Nuttall column: Just about everyone living in Darwen over the age of, say, 40, has an association with the textile industry.

Radio ‘Oscars’ success for Darwen producer Liz
Radio ‘Oscars’ success for Darwen producer Liz
4:09pm Sun 18 May 08
A RADIO producer from Darwen has scooped a prestigious award in the music industry version of the Oscars.Reader comments (4)

Darwen landlord attacked in row at his pub
1:32pm Sunday 18th May 2008
A PUB landlord who went out to remonstrate with a man smashing a window at his establishment was hit over the head with a stick and kicked after he fell to the floor.

Darwen firm foils £3,000 card cloning scam
Darwen firm foils £3,000 card cloning scam
12:11pm Sat 17 May 08
A DARWEN firm was targeted by fraudsters running a credit card cloning scam.

Warning ahead of noise crackdown in Blackburn and Darwen
9:50am Saturday 17th May 2008
PEOPLE who create excessive noise are warned they could face a £5,000 fine.
Reader comments (15)

Man charged with rape of boy, 12 in Darwen
Man charged with rape of boy, 12 in Darwen
5:44pm Fri 16 May 08
A MAN is due to appear in court tomorrow charged with the rape of a 12-year-old boy.
New Blackburn with Darwen mayor’s pledge to promote racial cohesion
New Blackburn with Darwen mayor’s pledge to promote racial cohesion
3:40pm Fri 16 May 08
BLACKBURN with Darwen's new mayor pledged to use the post to promote racial cohesion.Reader comments (45)
Darwen in shock after boy raped
Darwen in shock after boy raped
10:59am Fri 16 May 08
COMMUNITY leaders have spoken of their shock following the rape of a 12-year-old boy in Darwen.
Man arrested after boy raped in Darwen
Man arrested after boy raped in Darwen
9:24pm Thu 15 May 08
UPDATE: A 12-year-old boy was left 'distressed and traumatised’ after being brutally raped in Darwen, detectives said.

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