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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.
UK and World News from Sky News
Australia's social media ban can be enforced 'effectively', official report finds
Australia's incoming ban of under-16s on social media can be "privately, effectively and efficiently" enforced, an official report has found.
China-led economic summit is a show designed to rattle the West
The agreements struck at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit are not what onlookers are likely to remember.
Dead man found 'in a pool of blood' at Burning Man festival
A man has been found dead "in a pool of blood" at the Burning Man festival in Nevada, officials say.
Sir Keir Starmer begins reshuffle of Downing Street team
Sir Keir Starmer has announced a shake-up of his team in Downing Street as he seeks to reset his premiership after a difficult first year in office.