Crime
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…
Blackburn Life
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Illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Blackburn as part of major Lancashire operation
Thousands of packets of illegal cigarettes and tobacco were seized from a Blackburn shop during a major Lancashire Police and Trading Standards…
Crime
Police day of action targets driving offences, speeding and antisocial behaviour in Darwen and surrounding villages
Police officers from the Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Team have carried out a day of action across Darwen and the rural areas,…
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Blackburn rapist told 12 year old victim to say she was 16 if asked
A Blackburn man has been jailed for 16 years after grooming and raping a 12-year-old girl he met on Snapchat.
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Blackburn Vape Kingpin Sentenced After £400k Illegal Trade Busted
A Blackburn businessman has been handed a suspended jail sentence after nearly 40,000 illegal vapes and thousands of counterfeit products were seized…
Crime
Named, Shamed, and Locked Up: Blackburn Men Jailed Over Homophobic Beating
A gang of men from Blackburn has been sentenced for a violent and homophobic assault that took place outside the town’s railway…
Crime
Blackburn Police Seize Illegal E-Bikes and Scooters in Crackdown on Dangerous Street Use
Police have seized dozens of illegal e-bikes and scooters in Blackburn during a major crackdown on vehicles causing chaos on local streets.
Crime
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…
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Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes Seized in Blackburn Trading Standards Operation
A major haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered at four Blackburn businesses following an enforcement operation by Blackburn with…
Crime
15 Charged in Drug Investigation
Fifteen people have been charged as part of a Lancashire Constabulary investigation into the supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis across East…
Crime
Keyless Car Theft: How to Protect Yourself
Did you know that thieves can steal your car without ever breaking a window? All they need is a device that can…
Crime
Man Charged with Murder of David Read in Blackburn
Police have today (June 12) charged a man with the murder of David Read in Blackburn.
Crime
Murder probe launched after man found dead in Blackburn flat
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found deceased in his Blackburn flat.