Blackburn, Lancashire — the stories that matter on your street
The stories being talked about on the streets of Blackburn.
A man was arrested in Accrington Town Centre for indecent exposure and public intoxication. Police responded to reports of his disorderly behavior on Blackburn Road.
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Police released dashcam footage of a pursuit involving a suspicious Volkswagen Golf driven by a teenager. The chase occurred between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn, culminating in the arrest of the driver.
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Barnsley has secured a season-long loan for defender Connor O'Riordan from Blackburn.
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A man has been charged with arson following an incident in which a police car and a van were set on fire outside Blackburn Police Station. The fire caused significant damage to both vehicles. The individual has made an appearance in court regarding these charges.
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A GP practice in Blackburn has received a "requires improvement" rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following identified safety failures.
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A man has been sentenced to prison for igniting a fire at a Blackburn property, which he intended to use to endanger lives.
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A list of the most affordable petrol stations in Blackburn has been compiled, based on information from petrolprices.com. The report highlights various garages in the area where drivers can find the lowest fuel prices this week.
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On its opening day, a restaurant near Blackburn town centre distributed 250 complimentary burgers to enthusiastic customers. The event attracted long lines of people eager to participate in the giveaway.
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The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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A Chorley man has been jailed after making almost £1 million through the sale of illegal IPTV services.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported being sexually assaulted inside a Lancashire town centre bar.
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A major UK restaurant chain has confirmed it will close all 106 of its sites next month, including its two branches in Lancashire.
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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Lancashire County Council has approved a revised Speed Limit Order setting a 50mph limit on Main Road (A6) at Galgate, due to come into force on August 31.
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Visitors from Lancashire are being warned as national park chiefs vow to crack down on fly-camping as thousands of day-trippers are set to head to the Lake District this Bank Holiday weekend.
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The Met Office has issued a warning for thunderstorms across Lancashire...
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Four dogs are stolen each day.
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The council has sent crews back to a dust-plagued Preston road after resident’s complaints.
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A Lancashire man convicted of multiple historic sexual offences against two sisters has failed in a bid to overturn his convictions
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A Lancashire councillor's discrimination claim against an NHS trust has been delayed until 2027, prompting warnings that employment tribunal backlogs could undermine new workplace rights.
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An East Lancashire MP has said he is “demanding answers” from United Utilities after concerns about raw sewage spills in local waterways
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Rural Lancashire communities are set to benefit from faster broadband as Openreach expands its Full Fibre network
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Plans have been submitted to install a passenger lift inside one of Lancashire's best-known historic buildings to improve access for disabled visitors.
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Lancashire social worker Katy Cleece has been recognised for research aimed at improving mental health support for mothers and helping families receive earlier intervention
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Plans have been submitted to create a new electric vehicle charging hub at the Morrisons store in Lancashire.
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A temporary 40mph speed limit will be introduced on Harbour Lane in Wheelton while fibre installation work is carried out
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The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
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Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council are at loggerheads over who should cover the cost.
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Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
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