Blackburn with Darwen Council

A new campaign from Blackburn with Darwen Council hopes to educate residents on what constitutes a pothole and explain more about the lack of funding available.

We’re as frustrated as our residents with the state of our roads

'It's a deal': Lancashire gets devolution done, but without a mayor - for now...

At the Pinewood Futures Festival, University of Central Lancashire and Blackburn College students, as members of the Futures in Film (FIF) team, shared their expertise with over 4,000 students.

TV and film production hub to be set up in Lancashire

Aldi currently looking for two new sites to open in Penwortham and Darwen.

Aldi looking to open two new sites in Lancashire

Toby Inn, Edgeworth

Renowned pub with breathtaking views is put up for sale

A look at what the proposed extension to the Darwen manufacturing site may look like.

Perspex reveal £40m plans for Lancs site, creating jobs - here’s where

Lancashire playgrounds ‘in need of upgrades’ receive £200k investment

42 pictures of one of Lancashire's ‘biggest events of the year’

The official unveiling of Gary Aspden Way which took place at Darwen Library.

I created the Adidas Spezial and I’ve just had a street named after me

Plans for the former Jan's Conference Centre

Lancashire wedding venue and banqueting suite could soon reopen

Families in Lancashire will receive free activity and food club vouchers this summer. Photo by Agung Pandit Wiguna on Pexels

Families receive free voucher for summer holiday activities & food

Lancashire flag

Live General Election 2024 Lancs: The results and reaction as Labour wins

Pauline Wild is calling on Lancashire businesses to get behind devolution.

Leader of Lancashire law firm calls on businesses to back devolution ahead of ge...

The signing of Lancashire's devolution deal in November - but has the election turned the smiles to uncertainty? [From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

We remain committed to securing a devolution deal for Lancashire

'I found a home ideal for young families': Bargain home on the market

Bolton Road (Credit: Hunters)

'Now this is special!': I toured a bargain 3 bed home on the market

This three storey home certainly boasts more than meets the eye.

Jack Marshall

M&S set to move from town centre as council approve Issa Brothers plan

St Alban's Road (Credit: Purplebricks)

'I love how it blends classic and modern': bargain 4 bed home for sale

£2.4m contract awarded for Lancashire youth centre redevelopments

The bridge on Preston Road in Grimsargh will close for 16 weeks or more (main image: Ed Walker)

Main Preston road to close repeatedly and get temporary lights for a year

Popular park set for £750k funding boost secured by local council

The short stretch of New Hall Lane along which a bus lane will be installed (image:Google)

New Preston bus lane and junction revamp planned for busy city routes

Popular youth centre set to close at the end of the month: Here’s why

Sandybrook, Sandy Lane, Lower Darwen

Failing Lancashire care home placed into Special Measures

WATCH: I went to Holden Decor to see how they've had so much success

The Pool features two state-of-the-art water slides, a splash and play zone and swimming pool. There is an interactive water slide AquaSmash where you score points by touching the coloured sensors while sliding down. And lets you discover which family member sets the best score of the day. There is also a red speed slide where you can clock you times on the digital scoreboard. Alternatively, you can get drenched under the Supersplash bucket or soak everyone with rotating water cannons. Good watery fun for all the family, but must be booked in advance. Height restrictions apply. Adult tickets £5.42 Children (3 - 15 YEARS) £3.65

Free swimming for children in Lancashire town after government grant

Bailiff notice attached to the window of Ainsworth Lord Estates in Market Street, Darwen

Estate agent forced to shut office after visit from bailiffs

The estate agents' office remains closed due to a dispute with bailiffs over an unpaid utility bill.

Matthew Calderbank

The deal has provisionally been done - but you can comment on its contents before it is finalised

Lancashire devolution: all you need to know as residents asked for their opinion

Lancashire's devolution deal is almost done - but there are different opinions on it in council chambers across the county

Lancashire businesses 'losing patience with politicians' over devolution dispute

Lancashire Police

Lancashire Police warning for New Year's drinkers

Local councillor Sir Bill Taylor has published his memoir about his career: One in a Million. Image: Troubador Publishing

Local councillor Sir Bill Taylor explores his prominent, successful and varied c...

Lancashire County Council would be one of the the top ten local authorities that would get the biggest cash boost under a proposal to overhaul the income tax system

Lancashire would be '£118m better off' under local income tax proposal

Does Lancashire need better bus services?

How Lancashire plans to spend 'unexpected' £7m on the county's bus network

If any trees lining Lancashire highways like Blackpool Road in Preston need to be removed, they will now be replaced - either in the same spot or another planted elsewhere (image: Google)

Council explains what it will do when roadside trees have to be chopped down

10 fire engines battled the blaze at a vape warehouse on Shadsworth Business Park in Blackburn on Monday night (September 11). (Picture by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service)

Vape factory destroyed in overnight fire

Lamvashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson is celebrating "fantastic news" about devolution

Lancashire devolution deal edges closer as minister 'expresses her commitment'

A rapid expansion of public chargers is going to be needed in Lancashire by the end of the decade

Thousands more electric vehicle charging points needed in Lancashire by 2030

County Cllrs Aidy Riggott, cabinet member for economic development and growth, and Azhar Ali, Labour opposition group leader

Lancashire snubbed for Investment Zone amid warning about devolution delay

The recycling plant will be powered by green energy if approved.

The plant where green energy will power recycling

Firefighters battling the weeks-long blaze on Winter Hill in 2018

Barbecue and firework bans planned to prevent wildfires on precious moorland

More than £34m is being pumped into Lancashire's buses

How "eye-catching" fares could be used to get people on board Lancashire's buses

Lancashire’s 15 local authority leaders have said the county and borough councils are ready to accommodate Ukrainian refugees.

Lancashire ready to give Ukrainian refugees ‘a proper, dignified welcome’

Ambitious plans could revolutionise bus travel in county.

New 'superbuses' could revolutionise public transport in Lancashire

Residents have been asked to avoid the Feilden Street area in Blackburn.

'Ongoing police incident' closes road and multi-story car park in Blackburn

Surge testing is already under way in the North West (Photo: Getty Images)

PM to send army to Indian Covid variant hotspots to assist with surge testing

Blackburn has the third highest rate of coronavirus cases in England

Additional vaccines offered in Blackburn but not available to all adults yet

Lancashire-based Accrol

Demand for toilet rolls meant Lancashire firm had to keep working

Blackburn Cathedral ready to provide vaccinations

Thousands invited to have Covid jab at cathedral

The new Covid vaccine centre in the Crypt at Blackburn Cathedral

Thousands within 45-minute drive invited for vaccines at Blackburn Cathedral

Clinically vulnerable residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being sent letters and texts messages by the Government to advise them that the shielding guidance has been extended for another three weeks.

'Shielding' residents in Blackburn told to stay at home and not go outside for a...

Waheed's Buffet and Banqueting Hall in Randall Street, Blackburn. Pic: Google

Blackburn restaurant which hosted 100-guest wedding bash is shut down by Council

Blackburn with Darwen Council has acknowledged the risk of an imminent lockdown being imposed on the town as infection rates soar

"We are in danger of local lockdown", admits Blackburn Council as infection rate...

Lancashire Resilience Forum volunteers packing up personal protective equipment

Lancashire charity hits £1m in coronavirus funding drive

Supplies of essential personal protection equipment (PPE) are on their way to social care services across Lancashire

55 pallets of essential PPE are being delivered to Lancashire's social care serv...

Could County Hall represent the views of the 12 districts that sit beneath it on any new combined authority?

District councils left in the dark over attempt to break Lancashire's devolution...