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Weir Street in Blackburn partially blocked after crash
According to AA Traffic and Travel, Weir Street westbound, at the junction of Tattersall Street, is partially blocked.
M&S Foodhall plan at Frontier Park Blackburn approved
Councillors defied recommendations by approving plans for a new Marks & Spencer Foodhall at Frontier Park, replacing the Blackburn town centre store.
Police make arrest in Blackburn over Home Office probe
A man from Blackburn was arrested on suspicion of misconduct over an alleged offer to 'sell UK residency' to an asylum seeker.
Trades Union Council holding meeting in Blackburn Library
The meeting is set to address the topic of ‘decent work - what can we do locally to promote it?’.
Burst water pipe on busy Blackburn roundabout
A stream of water was spotted cascading down Billinge Avenue from the junction with Preston New Road.
Blackburn town centre from the air more than 40 years ago
A fascinating look at Blackburn town centre from the air from the early 1980s
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Blackburn road blocked and traffic building after crash
According to AA Traffic and Travel there has been a crash near the junction of Higher Eanam and Higher Audley Street.
Lancashire Telegraph editor Richard Duggan answers your questions
As valued subscribers, we recently gave you the opportunity to ask the editor of the Lancashire Telegraph questions.
Jake Berry among Tories to rebel on Sunak smoking ban law
Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry has branded Rishi Sunak's plans to ban cigarette sales in future as "terrible legislation".
Candidates’ pledges for Lancashire police commissioner role
Here are what Lancashire's police and crime commissioner election candidates have to say as they aim to earn your vote.
Dad, 85, stuck in Blackburn flat after lift breaks
Deborah Wallbank says she is worried for the safety of her dad, James Orrell, who is living at the St Albans Court flats in Blackburn.
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24257790.dad-86-stuck-blackburn-flat-lift-breaks/?ref=rss
Blackburn: Police arrest man suspected of stealing from cars
A man has been arrested after reports of a male trying numerous car doors in two areas of Blackburn.
MARTIN FURBER: How you can find your stress sweet spot
As part of ‘Stress Awareness Month’, last week, we explored the overflowing stress bucket, a metaphor for the stress we carry around with us, and our ability to deal with it.
Vacant Blackburn land earmarked for modern luxury homes
A vacant plot of land in Blackburn has been earmarked for four ultra-modern luxury homes.
Teenager, 15, with links to Blackburn is missing from home
15-year-old Joshua Goodman, also known as Josh, was seen on Meadow Street at around 11.30am on April 12.
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24257930.teenager-15-last-seen-blackburn-missing/?ref=rss
Police called after crash near Asda in Colne
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Blackburn MOT garage to shop redevelopment refused
THE redevelopment of an MOT and car repair garage on the outskirts of Blackburn to include a new homeware store has failed.
Primary school offers: Number of children in Lancs with first choice
Parents across East Lancashire found out today if their children had secured places at one of their three preferred primary schools when the autumn term starts in September.
George clothing range keeps Issa bros' Asda sales going up
George - the clothing wing of the Asda supermarket chain owned by Blackburn's Issa brothers - has reported a market bucking period of sales expansion.
The four most wanted men this week in East Lancashire
There are the four men who are most wanted by police in East Lancashire this week.
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24254969.four-wanted-men-week-east-lancashire/?ref=rss
Willow, 8, shows off teddy she received at hospital 7 years earlier
Willow was gifted the teddy after she taken into emergency care following an accident when she was just one.
Great Harwood businesswoman shortlisted at national awards
Amanda Alcock, from Great Harwood has been named as a finalist at the Business Success Network awards.
Thwaites' shire horses were special guests of the Queen
This was the moment, two of Blackburn’s most famous ‘ambassadors’ met the Queen
Blackburn Mosque seeks to build new kitchen extension
A Blackburn mosque is seeking to add a single-storey kitchen extension to its premises for cookery lessons held at the place of worship.
WEC Group's new Walker Park facility to create 60 jobs
The new division of the WEC Group, is set to become one of the largest subcontract machining facilities in Europe.
Blackburn components firm adds buildings in £4m plan
A flagship Blackburn company is set to invest up to £4 million in expanding its premises in the town's Whitebirk Industrial Estate.
Blackburn’s AJ Odudu to host ITV show alongside Vernon Kay
AJ and Vernon Kay are the hosts of a competitive ITV1 and ITVX series with the working title ‘M&S: Dress The Nation’.
Fire service called to Largs Road in Blackburn
Two fire engines were called to a house fire in Blackburn this evening (April 15).
Suspicious man ‘trying car doors’ around Blackburn
During the early hours of the morning (April 15) police received reports of a suspicious vehicle in Blackburn.
Preston Road in Blackburn fully open after huge fire
Preston Old Road was closed in both directions on Saturday, April 6, after a large fire broke out at Witton Business Park.
Rawtenstall woman not resuscitated after cardiac arrest
A woman from Rawtenstall died at hospital after staff were given the wrong documentation and she was not resuscitated after a cardiac arrest.
Blackburn with Darwen Council to buy decaying terraced house
A house on the outskirts of Blackburn town centre is being bought by the local authority to stop it sliding into serious disrepair.
Blackburn ‘cocaine in cheese’ gang jailed for 40 years
Police raided the a unit at behind the old Blackburn fire station and found £17m worth of cocaine, some of which was hidden inside blocks of cheese.
Blackburn high street to get £237k makeover thanks to grant
A grant is to be used to spruce up Blackburn's King William Street and its surrounding area as part of a bid to 'revitalise' the town centre.
Met Office issue yellow wind warning covering Lancashire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind covering the whole of Lancashire.
Blackburn community centre gets after-schools classes boost
Accrington Road Community centre hosts a range of classes on a daily basis.
Blackburn architect takes on new business committee role
Saira Hussain, is the owner of the female-led architectural practice HAD & Co, based in Burnley, Blackburn, and Manchester.
Blackburn with Darwen £2.4m youth hubs contract awarded
Blackburn with Darwen Council has awarded the £2.4million contract for the redevelopment of two youth hubs in the borough.
Obituary: former Lancs Telegraph photographer John Napier
John Napier, a former Lancashire Evening Telegraph picture editor and chief photographer, died on April 7, aged 78.
Blackburn among worst for 'illegal vape searches' in UK
Popular vape searches in Blackburn include the ‘Crystal Pro Max’, which makes up 155 of the town’s searches.
Galloway rolls into town to back Independents at Blackburn rally
The Blackburn Independents North West Conference attracted around 250 people from across the country
Fire crews in Blackburn raise £526 at charity car wash
Fire crews took time out to clean cars over the weekend at the fire station off Canterbury Street.
Major health shake-up 'to benefit Blackburn with Darwen'
A MAJOR shake-up for health services for Blackburn with Darwen - which will see key departments switch between providers - has been approved.
Ex-Blackburn Rovers players confirmed for charity match
Football Aid in the Community is being hosted specifically for supporters and those who want to experience playing at the home of Rovers.
Blackburn Rovers stars donate unique shirt to football museum
Millie Chandarana and Jade Richards were at football museum to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Barclays Women’s Championship.
Blackburn and Burnley among most stressed UK towns
Two East Lancashire towns have been uncovered as areas of the UK that most need to manage their stress by a recent study.
Blackburn Empire return for top comedy stage hypnotist Acari
Stage hypnotist Acari fully understands why some people may be scared about coming along to one of his shows
Tributes paid to Audrey Platt who has died aged 87
Audrey Mary Platt, died serving patients across Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24250149.tributes-paid-audrey-platt-died-aged-87/?ref=rss
Bacup and Blackburn drivers ‘most points on their licence’
Eight out of the 20 areas with the highest points per population fall within Lancashire, with Bacup topping the list.
Water vole watchers sought for Lancashire's rivers
WILDLIFE conservationists have issued a plea for Lancashire Telegraph readers to help preserve a riverside favourite.