The NHS Trust holds new drop-in sessions for the Clay Fields site, seeking community input on future plans and development objectives. Whalley Clay Fields Site: More Community Drop-in Sessions Announced The NHS Trust hosted a community meeting about the future of the Clay Fields site on January 29. Police, councillors, and locals attended; they discussed…
Rovers host an event, marking 80 years since Barbara Castle became Blackburn’s MP, and honouring local women champions. Blackburn Rovers to Celebrate International Womens Day With Event This event wraps up a campaign. It honors local women who are outstanding. It also marks 80 years since Barbara Castle became Blackburn’s MP. They will present the…
The Hare and Hounds pub in Blackburn gets to keep its cafe running after receiving retrospective planning approval. Blackburn Pub Can Keep Cafe Running After Planners Grant Approval The Hare and Hounds pub, located on Lammack Road in Blackburn, got some good news. They received approval for past actions. Ian Robertson, the pub’s landlord, has…
B6236 closed due to New Year’s Day landslip between Blackburn and Haslingden; repairs complex, lasting until 2026. Haslingden Old Road Closure Expected to Last Until Next Year Hey, listen to this crazy road situation. The B6236, Haslingden Old Road, shut down. It happened between Blackburn and Haslingden. New Year’s Day brought a huge landslip. Heavy…
Jade’s Bags charity donated baby items to Burnley General Hospital, supporting new mums in need with essential supplies. Charity Donates Baby Essentials to Burnley General Hospital Mums Jade’s Bags charity donated baby stuff. They gave clothes, blankets, nappies, and wipes. Toiletries also came with the donation. Burnley General Hospital will receive these items and give…
Burnley BID celebrates local businesses, shops, and staff for outstanding customer service at awards ceremony. Best Burnley Businesses for Customer Service Revealed by Burnley BID Burnley BID hosted a special event recently, celebrating local staff, shops, businesses, and service providers. Hospitality venues also received recognition. Over 90 Burnley stores faced mystery shoppers last year. Judges…
Burnley, Lancashire, earns a spot on the list of England’s most quintessential towns, assessed by community, heritage, and traditions. Burnley Ranks Among England’s Most Quintessential Towns: Find Out Why A holiday company, Independent Cottages, made a list to find the most “British” towns. They looked all over England to do this. The firm said people…
Haseeb Aziz, 19, received 16 weeks jail time and an 18-month driving ban for driving while disqualified. Blackburn Teen Jailed for Driving While Disqualified Again Haseeb Aziz went to court at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court. He was still under supervision for a prior jail term he served. Aziz is 19 years old and lives on Canterbury…
New cafe plans, athletics track upgrades, housing extension & training area continue in Oxford. Oxford Development Work Cafe Athletics Track Extension Plans Submitted Santander wants new signs and an ATM in St Aldate’s and sent in a planning application. This is part of Santander’s work cafe concept. They’re putting these cafes in banks across the…
Residents near Welsh coal tips fear safety lapses mirroring Aberfan. Evacuations and collapses raise anxieties over tip management. Coal Tip Safety Fears Grow: Residents Relive Aberfan Disaster Concerns People near old coal tips in Wales are worried. They feel lessons from Aberfan haven’t been learned. That disaster killed 144 people. A Cwmtillery coal tip partially…