Blackburn2 days ago'Violent' robber who targeted two women jailedCraig Cotton threatened two women with a knife and an aerosol spray before robbing them, police say.2 days agoLancashire19 May 2025Bench fashioned from surrendered knives and swordsThe bench is being displayed at Blackburn Cathedral as part of Knife Crime Awareness Week.19 May 2025Lancashire19 May 2025Train-mad couple say home has become 'selfie spot'Eric and Wendy Coupe have adorned the whole front of their home in rail station memorabilia.19 May 2025Lancashire18 May 2025Charity plants 60,000 trees to benefit environmentThe Ribble Rivers Trust says the saplings are now establishing in woodlands across 100 acres.18 May 2025Lancashire16 May 2025Engineer crushed trying to move machine - coronerConnor Borthwick, 22, was trying to move the machine in an act which had not been risk-assessed. 16 May 2025England14 May 2025Pedestrian struck by car dies in hospitalPolice say they are supporting the family of the woman, who was in her 60s, after the fatal crash.14 May 2025Lancashire8 May 2025Creative tech hub's £1.5m expansion approvedPermission has been granted for a major extension which will see the hub become fully accessible.8 May 2025Lancashire7 May 2025Arrest after passenger, 90, dies weeks after crashA 33-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Blackburn.7 May 2025Lancashire5 May 2025Homeless sleeping cabins to be used long termCouncillors look at a longer-term provision for 10 portable cabins used by the homeless in winter.5 May 2025Lancashire...
