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Watch the moment a wanted man is chased along a pavement in Blackburn town centre by mounted police
A man wanted on recall to prison was arrested in dramatic fashion in Blackburn after attempting to flee police, only to be chased down the pavement in Blackburn Town Centre by a mounted officer.
Hobkirk launches January Sale with 25% off across a huge range
Local sewing and craft specialists Hobkirk Sewing Machines have launched their January Sale, with 25% off a wide range of products available both online and in store.
Watch the moment a wanted man is chased along a pavement in Blackburn town centre by mounted police
A man wanted on recall to prison was arrested in dramatic fashion in Blackburn after attempting to flee police, only to be chased down the pavement in Blackburn Town Centre by a mounted officer.
Hobkirk launches January Sale with 25% off across a huge range
Local sewing and craft specialists Hobkirk Sewing Machines have launched their January Sale, with 25% off a wide range of products available both online and in store.
A well-known independent fashion boutique in Darwen has announced it will close its doors after nearly five decades in business.
Rehoming charities across Blackburn are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, highlighting the growing need for people willing to open their homes to rescue dogs. Against this backdrop, the makers
Older Blackburn News
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Snow White smashes records at Blackburn Empire – and panto season has only just begun
Panto season is back in Blackburn with a bang as Snow White opens at Blackburn Empire Theatre – and it is already a record-breaking year.
Skip a step on the housing ladder in Darwen
A DEPOSIT boost worth almost £17,000 could help homebuyers in Darwen to skip a rung on the property ladder.
Final opportunity to join Brookfield Vale community
Brookfield Vale is nearing sell-out with just one home remaining at Countryside Homes’ only Blackburn development.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
This July, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcomes comedian, entertainer, magician and presenter, Martin Daniels.
This July, The Killaz UK bring a completely new way to experience The Killers to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Founded in 1903 by William Hobkirk, the Hobkirk family refer to their store as an ‘Aladdin’s cave of sewing inspiration’.
Gordon Buchanan, who will be presenting Equator From The Air on BBC 2 from Sunday 26th May, will be touring the UK from 27th October 2019.
This June, King George’s Hall welcomes Rich Hall on his second leg of his critically acclaimed tour, The Hoedown.
The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A at King George’s Hall! This June, King George’s Hall will present The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A! The unique interactive event from the producers of sing-a-long-a Sound of
A devastating fire that ripped through the former St John’s Church in Blackburn Lancashire early this morning