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Former referee David Coote charged of making indecent image of child
Ex Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.
New £3.5 million SEND centre drawings for old building unveiled
The first image of how a new £3.5m post-16 SEND centre in a historic Blackburn town centre building will look has been released.
Man, 40, arrested as police investigate suspected arson
On Tuesday (September 9), police released a CCTV video as part of their investigation
Gestede explains Baradji delay and another potential deal Rovers opted against
More from Rudy Gestede on the delay with Moussa Baradji's move to Rovers and another potential deal that Rovers opted against
Road to remain closed for rest of today following huge fire
Crews remain on site with five appliances in attendance. Bacup Road is currently closed and will remain closed for the remainder of today (10/09/2025) as a minimum.
‘Dangerous’ Blackburn sex offender shared indecent images of kids on Snapchat
‘Dangerous’ Blackburn sex offender shared indecent images of children on Snapchat
Stanley Women spot on to seal dramatic cup win
Accrington Stanley Women FC delivered a thrilling performance in the FA Women’s Cup First Round Qualifier, securing progression to the next round with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Salford City Lionesses.
10 pictures as member of Royal Family visits Lancashire
Princess Anne visited Lancashire Police’s headquarters in Hutton for the launch of Victim Care Lancashire (VCL)
Museum goes Gothic for its biggest ever exhibition
More details have been given of Blackburn Museum’s most ambitious exhibition ever before the Gothic collection opens this weekend.
Road could be closed for days after United Utilities called to leaking pipe
Road could be closed for days as United Utilities called to leaking pipe
Countdown champion from Lancs lunged across table to stab rival, jury told
A man heard “growling” moments before he was allegedly stabbed by a Countdown champion at a fan club tournament, a jury has heard.
Boy, 14, 'suffers racist abuse before being assaulted in alleyway'
Lancashire police were called at around 4pm on Tuesday, September 8, to a report that the boy had been walking home from school when he was approached by a man in an alleyway off Dover Street.
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Archaeologists find large Roman burial chamber from fourth century AD
A large Roman burial chamber from the third to fourth century AD has been unearthed by archaeologists in Albania.
New Banksy artwork is quickly covered up at iconic location
New work by street artist Banksy has appeared on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London - showing a judge attacking a protester with a gavel - in an apparent reference to the arrest of hundreds of demonstrators.
Harry visits Windsor to leave flowers and pay respects to late Queen
Prince Harry has been to Windsor Castle, where he laid a wreath and privately paid respects to the late Queen.
Labour deputy leadership contest: Who could stand to replace Angela Rayner?
While new department cars rock up at houses today to pick up new ministers giddy to get into government, other Labour MPs will have their minds elsewhere as another big race for a big role in the Labour Party gets under way.