Breaking News in Blackburn
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Is Our Town Centre Safe? Blackburn Signs Up for Summer Crime Crackdown
If you’ve noticed more theft, antisocial behaviour, or trouble on Blackburn’s streets lately — you’re not alone. Crime in town centres like ours has surged across the country, but this summer, a major effort is underway to turn things around.
How Many Warnings Does It Take? Blackburn Cathedral’s Decades of Safeguarding Failure
Independent audit reveals safeguarding leadership failings and the continuing impact of historic abuse cases, despite years of reviews and promises of reform
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
Get Ready to Spice Up Your Life – A Massive 90s Party Is Coming to Blackburn this Weekend!
Dig out your chokers, charge up your Nokia, and prepare to throw it back to the days of boybands, girl power and neon everything.
Could You Open Your Home — and Heart? Shared Lives Week Puts the Spotlight on Local Carers
This week, Blackburn with Darwen has joined a national celebration honouring the people who quietly change lives every day — the carers behind the Shared Lives programme.
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July 2025
🎭 Your guide to events, shows, live music, and more this week in Blackburn
From family favourites to comedy gigs, there’s something for everyone in Blackburn this week.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen