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Hundreds from across the borough and region took part in the 2023 Blackburn 10k Run

Runners brave icy temperatures to complete Blackburn 10k course

Susie and Milly

APPEAL We want to see East Lancashire's cutest pets getting ready for Christmas

Pleasington Crematorium Image: BwD Council

Council parking and funeral fees hike branded 'scandalous'

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Cllr Phil Riley

Council admits failures on finance, families and job space

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Robert Storrie, 52, of Summerton Walk, Darwen

'He is ashamed': Darwen man sentenced after admitting attempted burglary offence

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The Grinch and his dog have been spotted in Darwen

The Darwen Grinch back to spread Christmas cheer after being spotted in town

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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Council passes Gaza crimes against humanity investigation motion

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Signing of the Lancashire Devolution Deal at Lancaster Castle..

Blackburn with Darwen ratifies devo deal despite districts' fears

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Crime commissioner praises officers and staff at Lancs derby

The Exchange, Blackburn

Iconic Blackburn building among the applications facing planners this month

Library staff were overjoyed when 80-year-old Tony Thompson walked into Blackburn library to return the book.

Pensioner returns 118-year-old book back to library

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Northern Heart Doc Fund 2022 cohort

Film production company offering grants to support new documentary makers

Planned strikes by biomedical scientists at Blackburn and Burnley hospitals have been averted.

Planned strike by Unite staff at East Lancashire Hospitals ‘paused’ after deal

Andrew Stephenson in Parliament

East Lancs £25 cold weather payments for vulnerable triggered

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The Ewood Park celebration event

Ewood Park celebration of children in council care

Z’s Defence Academy (ZDA) work within Blackburn with Darwen to support empower women of all ages.

Inspirational women's group named charity of the year

Signing of the Lancashire Devolution Deal at Lancaster Castle..

Council to approve Lancs devolution deal despite Burnley complaints

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The Meadowcroft Farm, Edgworth, barn

Moorland village barn set to become holiday lets

A Red Cross vehicle carrying Israeli hostages drives by at the Gaza Strip crossing into Egypt in Rafah on Saturday (Fatima Shbair, AP)

Labour councillors in Gaza ceasefire call

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Council responds to spike in shoplifting across Blackburn with Darwen

Rise in shoplifting among children in Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn Rovers supporters got into the Christmas spirit at Ewood Park this week.

PICTURES Fans join players as Rovers players kick off Christmas festivities at Ewood Park

Borough council changing polling stations

Where you cast your vote could change after review

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Edgworth Cricket Club

Moorland village cricket club plans pavilion expansion

Energy advice sessions

Blackburn and Darwen markets to host energy costs advice sessions

Controversial garden waste collection charge to rise by £5 a year

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Taxi fares in Blackburn with Darwen set to rise - full details of cost

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Here are just some of the Christmas Markets taking place across Lancashire towns

Some of the best Christmas Markets taking place near you

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The Unite members said they had been promised an increase in staffing but this had failed to materialise

East Lancs hospital staff to strike over ‘dangerously low staffing levels’

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Rovers Women’s team players cheered on more than 100 girls participating in the Utilita U13 Girls Cup

Rovers stars cheer on players in Utilita U13 Girls Cup

Karas was driving a BMW M4 at 120mph on the M65

Drug driver clocked driving high powered BMW at 120mph by police on M65

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Hundreds of guests turned out to enjoy an evening of fireworks, dance and music as Blackburn’s annual Diwali celebration

In Pictures Dazzling Diwali celebration brings communities together

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In ‘One Last Shot’, Simon Garner chronicles the highs and lows of a tumultuous decade-and-a-half at Blackburn Rovers.

Legendary Rovers striker launches new book: Here’s what’s in store

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Cathie would recommend anyone who is offered a lung health check to take it.

'It really can save lives': People urged to take up free lung checks

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Cllr Mustafa Desai

Labour's Gaza rebels form new council political group in Blackburn

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Lancashire is the third-worst place for potholes in the country, according to a new report Image: PA

MP welcomes cash boost to fix potholes on East Lancs' roads

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True Order, the only tribute to New Order in the UK and Europe

Blackburn tribute band to celebrate 10 years of touring with Darwen gig

Three men charged after series of break-ins across Lancashire

Three men charged after series of break-ins across Lancashire

Former council leader Sir Bill Taylor is launching his new book ‘One in a million’

Former council leader announces book signing sessions ahead of launch

The letter was signed by eight Blackburn with Darwen councillors.

Blackburn councillors who quit over Gaza ceasefire write to Labour HQ

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Hakim group staff undertake the walking challenge

Opticians look to boost men's mental health

Solomon Honor and Junior Nsangou, who spent an afternoon at St Barnabas and St Pauls Primary School

Rovers academy stars inspire pupils at primary school

The Finest Mixed Grill on the corner of Sarah Street, Darwen

Cafe owner appeals council double rejection of his takeaway plan

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The Darwen Ceremonial Mace

Town to get its historic 'Crown Jewels' back at heritage centre

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Cllr Phil Riley

Council boss backs calls on Chancellor to give authorities cash boost

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A brown Blackburn with Darwen garden waste bin

Tories call to scrap charge for collecting garden waste bins in Blackburn

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Driver's side of the car destroyed after crash

Car destroyed after crashing into pedestrian on Bolton Road

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Bogus taxi driver who picked up women to rape them faces long jail term

Darwen Christmas light switch on

Pictures: Town’s Christmas light switch on hailed the ‘best ever’ by crowds

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Blackburn's Barbara Castle way digital billboard

Bus shelters across Blackburn and Darwen to get hi-tech digital ad screens

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Astbury Chase, Darwen

Updated Two people treated for smoke inhalation following roof fire in Astbury Chase

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Lynn Wallwork with her beloved Tara

'Miracle'as dog survives for three weeks trapped in badger tunnels

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Blackburn with Darwen Council has confirmed all the roadworks locations for the coming week

All the upcoming roadworks across Blackburn with Darwen this week

A quarter of parents are worried about bullying

Quarter of parents say Blackburn with Darwen schools fail to deal with bullying

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Plans for a 477-home housing estate on the site of a former school have been approved

'You have let the people down' - controversial 477-house estate approved

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