A Blackburn woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a pensioner in a car accident, leading to serious legal consequences. Blackburn Woman Admits Causing Pensioner’s Death in Tragic Crash Blackburn: A tragic incident unfolded when Kulsoom Ahmed, 60, was involved in a fatal accident. It happened on Chester Street, where she hit Nizamodin…
The Observatory in Blackburn is a local gem, offering great drinks, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Discover The Observatory: East Lancashire’s Pub of the Week in Blackburn Blackburn: The Observatory is a cozy spot on Haslingden Road, right by the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Tom Croft and his partner Mark run the place,…
Colosseum Gym in Blackburn is in the running for the Best Gym title in Lancashire, showcasing its top-notch facilities and friendly atmosphere. Blackburn’s Colosseum Gym Competing for Lancashire’s Best Gym Award Blackburn: Colosseum Gym is just a quick five-minute jaunt from the town center. It’s run by Nasar Zeb, who opened the place six years…
Residents are upset after a beloved tree was cut down for safety reasons, sparking a debate about the council’s decision and future tree planting. Council Responds After Tree Cut Down in Feniscowles Amid Controversy Feniscowles: A tree on Cherry Tree Lane, thought to be a rare black poplar, was cut down last year. Matt Rishton,…
A plan to convert a Blackburn hotel into homes has been approved, even with noise concerns from a nearby Shia center Blackburn Hotel to Homes Plan Approved Despite Concerns Over Noise Blackburn: So, here’s the scoop. Suhel Miah just got the green light to turn the Chimneys Guest House into two four-bedroom homes. Pretty cool,…
A Blackburn Rovers supporter is fighting back after receiving a bus lane fine, claiming he followed council instructions while leaving a match Blackburn Rovers Fan Challenges Council Over Bus Lane Penalty Fine Blackburn: Nicholas Hatch, a dedicated Blackburn Rovers fan, is pretty upset. He got a bus lane fine while working as a chef at…
A new Repair Space in Blackburn aims to reduce e-waste and provide tech access to those in need through laptop restoration efforts Blackburn Creative and Tech Hub Set to Make a Digital Difference Blackburn: There’s a cool new initiative happening in Blackburn. A Repair Space has just opened up, and it’s all about tackling e-waste…
Blackburn braces for Storm Éowyn as the Met Office issues an amber warning, predicting strong winds and potential disruptions Storm Éowyn: Met Office Issues Amber Warning for Blackburn Blackburn: The Met Office has raised the alarm with an amber warning for strong winds. This warning is in effect from 6am Friday until 9pm. It’s covering…
A group of local volunteers took action to clean up litter in Blackburn, showing their commitment to a cleaner environment and community spirit Volunteers Tackle Rubbish in Blackburn Car Park for a Cleaner Community Blackburn: A bunch of young folks decided to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in their neighborhood. They spent…
Youth Zone Darwen has launched a new bus to enhance community services for local youth, thanks to a generous donation and community support Youth Zone Darwen Unveils Modern New Bus Thanks to Generous Donation Darwen: Exciting news! Youth Zone Darwen just unveiled a shiny new bus, and it’s all thanks to a generous donation from…
Newfield School in Blackburn has received a fantastic Ofsted report, highlighting its strong staff-student relationships and effective learning environment Newfield School in Blackburn Earns High Praise from Ofsted Inspectors Blackburn: Newfield School just got a glowing Ofsted report, and it’s well-deserved! The inspectors found that the school is doing a great job in all areas.…
Claudia Fogarty is gearing up for an exciting marathon relay in Rome, aiming to support a great cause while enjoying the beautiful sights Blackburn’s Claudia Fogarty Set to Run Marathon Relay in Rome This March Blackburn: Claudia Fogarty, known from ITV’s reality show, is all set to join the Runner Hairoes Relay Challenge in Rome…
A brutal attack in Blackburn has left a man fearing for his life and struggling with severe trauma Fears Man’s Brain Pierced by Skull After Blackburn Attack Leaves Victim Scarred Blackburn: A shocking incident unfolded when David Cairney attacked two people with a hammer. He was sentenced to 23 years for his violent actions. The…
Cops and addiction teams are joining forces in Darwen to tackle anti-social behavior and keep the community safe during nights out Darwen Town Centre Drive by Cops and Addiction Team Tackles ASB Darwen: Spark, the local alcohol and drug support service, has been hitting the streets every Friday and Saturday night since December. They team…
The council is upset over the lack of consultation regarding the shuttle bus cuts, urging for more research on the impact to patients. Blackburn with Darwen Council Joins Hospital Shuttle Bus Row Amid Controversy Blackburn: There’s quite a stir going on with the hospital shuttle bus situation. The Blackburn with Darwen Council is really not…
The Masjid-E-Gausia in Blackburn seeks to expand its madrassa classrooms to better serve the local Muslim community Blackburn Mosque Plans Expansion of Madrassa Classrooms for Community Blackburn: The Masjid-E-Gausia mosque is looking to add more classrooms. They’ve applied for planning permission to make some changes to their building. According to a statement from Urban Future…
Better Bodies in Blackburn is redefining fitness by focusing on community and support, making it a standout gym in the area. Better Bodies: More Than Just a Gym, It’s a Community Hub for All Blackburn: Better Bodies is a gym that’s really making waves. Located on Bennington Street, it’s run by Aisha Digankar, her dad…
Blackburn Food Bank is urgently seeking donations as winter demand surges, with supplies expected to run out soon Blackburn Food Bank Reports Significant Increase in Winter Help Demand Blackburn: The Blackburn Food Bank, part of the Trussell Trust, is in a bit of a pickle. They’re calling for more donations because their supplies are running…
A man has been sentenced to 23 years for a brutal hammer attack on two victims in Blackburn, leaving them with serious injuries Man in Blackburn Hammer Attack Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison Blackburn: So, there was this guy named David Cairney who just got a hefty 23-year sentence for a hammer attack. It…
Looking for a job? Join Blackburn’s recruitment event for tips, workshops, and local employers ready to help you land your dream job! Blackburn with Darwen Council Hosting Exciting Recruitment Event Blackburn: The Blackburn with Darwen Council is hosting a free recruitment event that’s perfect for anyone on the job hunt or thinking about a career…
