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Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn

Blackburn bishop urges churches to prepare for Christian ‘rebirth’ among young people

Bishop of Blackburn in Kenya

Bishop of Blackburn in Kenya

Bishop of Blackburn backs event highlighting South Sudan crisis

Allama Muhammad Shakir Ali Noorie will be welcome to the conference which is being held at the Noor Hall, Noor Street, Preston

Allama Muhammad Shakir Ali Noorie will be welcome to the conference which is being held at the Noor Hall, Noor Street, Preston

Thousands of Muslims from across the world to attend Lancashire conference

The Masjid-e-Vali hosted took part in the 'Visit My Mosque' initiative over the weekend

The Masjid-e-Vali hosted took part in the 'Visit My Mosque' initiative over the weekend

Visitors flock to Blackburn's biggest mosque on 'Visit My Mosque Day'

A mosque has thanked everyone who turned out to support their fun day in Blackburn.

A mosque has thanked everyone who turned out to support their fun day in Blackburn.

Blackburn mosque fun day raises thousand for funeral centre

Members of the Street Team from St Matthew’s in Preston take time out from doing street evangelism during the Diocese of Blackburn Centenary Mission Weekend

Members of the Street Team from St Matthew’s in Preston take time out from doing street evangelism during the Diocese of Blackburn Centenary Mission Weekend

More than 90 per cent of Lancashire churches take part in centenary mission weekend

Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn, will be attending as many events as he can across the three days.

Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn, will be attending as many events as he can across the three days.

'All welcome' as thousands head to churches across Lancashire for celebration weekend

Three walkers were given a huge welcome as they completed their 230 mile walk to Blackburn

Three walkers were given a huge welcome as they completed their 230 mile walk to Blackburn

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'What a welcome!' - Crowds greet trio after 200-mile walk to Blackburn

Thousands took to the streets in Accrington for the annual Milaad march

Thousands took to the streets in Accrington for the annual Milaad march

60 Pictures - ‘Joyous’ celebration of Prophet’s birthday held in Accrington

The Milaad march through Blackburn was organised by volunteers from the Jamia Ghosia Mosque, in Chester Street

The Milaad march through Blackburn was organised by volunteers from the Jamia Ghosia Mosque, in Chester Street

Crowds take part in summer's first march to celebrate Prophet's birthday

The remainder of Big Church Festival in Steyning, West Sussex, has been called off

The remainder of Big Church Festival in Steyning, West Sussex, has been called off

Organisers of festival release statement after man killed by falling sign

Long-awaited repairs under way on Ramsbottom church spire

Australian Ahmad Hraiche hosted a special event at The Emporium in front of a packed crowd.

Australian Ahmad Hraiche hosted a special event at The Emporium in front of a packed crowd.

Large crowds welcome 'The Muslim Undertaker’ to Blackburn

The procession, which lasts around an hour, will be held on Sunday, September 6.

The procession, which lasts around an hour, will be held on Sunday, September 6.

Details released about Lancashire's biggest Muslim processions in coming weeks

The event was held at his residence in Burnley Dene House and included people from across Lancashire.

The event was held at his residence in Burnley Dene House and included people from across Lancashire.

Bishop invites people from across Lancashire to multi-faith gathering

Rt Rev. Philip North

Rt Rev. Philip North

Bishop of Blackburn says feeling around Gaza had become 'visceral' after CoE debate

St Mary's Church in Kirkby Lonsdale

St Mary's Church in Kirkby Lonsdale

900-year-old church on Lancashire border handed £370k to help prevent closure

Lancaster has been revealed as the UK's most Zakat-focused location

All of this year’s Deacons are pictured together following their ordination service at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday with, centre left to right; Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn and Rt Rev. Dr Joe Kennedy, Bishop of Burnley

All of this year’s Deacons are pictured together following their ordination service at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday with, centre left to right; Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn and Rt Rev. Dr Joe Kennedy, Bishop of Burnley

Diocese of Blackburn celebrates 10-year vision after 200 new congregations

Pictured in more recent times is Rt Rev. Stephen Pedley, the former Anglican Bishop of Lancaster, who has died aged 85

Pictured in more recent times is Rt Rev. Stephen Pedley, the former Anglican Bishop of Lancaster, who has died aged 85

Tributes paid after former Bishop of Lancaster who served the Queen dies aged 85

The Hare and Hounds poured its last pint in October, 2025

The Hare and Hounds poured its last pint in October, 2025

Lammack, Blackburn

Mosque approved for historic Blackburn pub once part of Dutton's Brewery empire

Three men are raising funds for a Blackburn mosque

Three men are raising funds for a Blackburn mosque

Intrepid trio walking from London to Blackburn to raise funds for mosque

Blackburn’s St Silas’s Church is hosting their next café concert, where organists play on the grand Harrison and Harrison organ.

Blackburn’s St Silas’s Church is hosting their next café concert, where organists play on the grand Harrison and Harrison organ.

Celebrated organists to perform at Blackburn church summer concert

Three of the 12 suspects were arrested in Surrey on Sunday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, police said.

Three of the 12 suspects were arrested in Surrey on Sunday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, police said.

Twelve arrested after ‘credible’ right-wing terror threat against Muslim event

Church Of St Wilfrid, Main Street, Melling

Church Of St Wilfrid, Main Street, Melling

Identity of man behind gold coin donation to 14th century Lancashire church revealed

Revd Dr Frin Lewis-Smith

Revd Dr Frin Lewis-Smith

East Lancashire hospital chaplain says spiritual care is for everyone

'Hi there, I'd like to donate these nine gold Britannias to Melling church', read the note

'Hi there, I'd like to donate these nine gold Britannias to Melling church', read the note

Discovery of hidden gold treasure saves 14th century Lancashire church from closure

People from across Lancashire took part in the annual Shia march through Blackburn.

People from across Lancashire took part in the annual Shia march through Blackburn.

Huge flag held aloft as Shia procession takes place in Blackburn

Headteacher Michael Parker with pupils and staff at Sacred Heart R C Primary School

Headteacher Michael Parker with pupils and staff at Sacred Heart R C Primary School

Headteacher at Catholic school congratulates 'inspirational' pupils

The Masjid-E-Rizwan in Newton Street hosted their annual fun day

The Masjid-E-Rizwan in Newton Street hosted their annual fun day

Family fun day raises more than £46,000 for Blackburn mosque

All of this year’s Deacons are pictured together following their ordination service at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday with, centre left to right; Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn and Rt Rev. Dr Joe Kennedy, Bishop of Burnley

All of this year’s Deacons are pictured together following their ordination service at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday with, centre left to right; Rt Rev. Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn and Rt Rev. Dr Joe Kennedy, Bishop of Burnley

20 men and women ordained as church leaders in Lancashire

Key partners for St Luke’s in Blackburn stand together at the close of the event with St Luke’s Church leaders, Rev. Jason Gardner (fifth from right front row) and Rachel Gardner (second left, front row)

Key partners for St Luke’s in Blackburn stand together at the close of the event with St Luke’s Church leaders, Rev. Jason Gardner (fifth from right front row) and Rachel Gardner (second left, front row)

Church brings unity and support to one of UK's most disadvantaged areas

Afrasiab Anwar MBE Burnley Council Leader, with Police, faith and community leaders

Afrasiab Anwar MBE Burnley Council Leader, with Police, faith and community leaders

How Burnley has changed 25 years on from the 2001 riots

School children got a tour of one the Jamia Ghosia mosque in Blackburn

School children got a tour of one the Jamia Ghosia mosque in Blackburn

Primary school pupils tour one of town's biggest mosques

The Madni Masjid on Lancaster Place has been demolished ahead of a re-build.

The Madni Masjid on Lancaster Place has been demolished ahead of a re-build.

One of Blackburn's smallest mosques demolished ahead of new build

The former St John's Church in Blackburn.

The former St John's Church in Blackburn.

New roof lantern for fire-ravaged Blackburn's St John's Church approved

Open-air Eid prayers were held in Blackburn

Open-air Eid prayers were held in Blackburn

Lancashire's biggest open-air eid prayers event held in Blackburn

The Livesey Branch Road Blackburn site.

The Livesey Branch Road Blackburn site.

New NHS dental surgery in Blackburn given green light

Bolton Road, Darwen, United Reform Church.

Bolton Road, Darwen, United Reform Church.

Decision made to knock down 136-year-old church despite 26 objections

The talk takes place at the Masjid-E-Sajedeen

The talk takes place at the Masjid-E-Sajedeen

Blackburn mosque to host special talk on 'depression and well-being'

Open air Eid prayers were held at a cricket club in Blackburn

Open air Eid prayers were held at a cricket club in Blackburn

Five things to know about Eid al-Adha, the major festival celebrating sacrifice

The previous events attracted over 2000 people

The previous events attracted over 2000 people

Lancashire’s only open-air Eid prayers set to return to cricket club next week

The scene across St John’s Square in Blackpool from the stage as the worship celebration at The Big Day Out got underway

The scene across St John’s Square in Blackpool from the stage as the worship celebration at The Big Day Out got underway

More than 1,000 worshippers fill Lancashire square for church centenary celebration

A Blackburn mosque has launched a new community fridge to support local families and reduce food wastage.

A Blackburn mosque has launched a new community fridge to support local families and reduce food wastage.

Blackburn mosque launches ‘community fridge’ to support families

Hundreds from Lancashire parishes to host huge celebration at the seaside

The initiative, the mosque said aims to reduce food waste and support those in need within the local community.

The initiative, the mosque said aims to reduce food waste and support those in need within the local community.

Mosque to launch new ‘community fridge’ to support residents

Burnley Crematorium.

Burnley Crematorium.

Burnley Crematorium public car park extension is approved

Blackburn's newest mosque is hosting an open day for people across the borough.

Blackburn's newest mosque is hosting an open day for people across the borough.

Issa Foundation mosque to host open day for all communities

John Hosking will be at Saint Silas' Church as part of their 2026 series of cafe organ concerts.

John Hosking will be at Saint Silas' Church as part of their 2026 series of cafe organ concerts.

Celebrated organist and composer to perform at Blackburn church

Graham Artis. Chair of FODC, and Andy MacNae MP with the new bench.

Graham Artis. Chair of FODC, and Andy MacNae MP with the new bench.

Memorial seat unveiled to honour those buried in unmarked graves

Vandalised gravestones at St James Church in Leyland.

Vandalised gravestones at St James Church in Leyland.

Lancashire churches hit by more than 150 crimes last year

Rev Tom chats to Rev. Chris Krawiec during the vlog

Rev Tom chats to Rev. Chris Krawiec during the vlog

Behind the scenes of sacred service at Blackburn Cathedral

Holy Trinity Church, Blackburn.

Holy Trinity Church, Blackburn.

Historic Blackburn Church which hosts music festival gets repair

Muslims gather to pray on the last Friday of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India last week

Muslims gather to pray on the last Friday of Ramadan at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India last week

LETTER: Plea to stop reckless Eid celebrations on Blackburn’s streets