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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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 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.

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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 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 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 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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