A Wrexham man received a 26 week jail sentence for theft and assaulting a police officer in Blackburn. Wrexham Man Jailed for Blackburn Theft Assaulting Officer Causing Injury Jack Dyer appeared in Wrexham Magistrates Court via video link from prison. He is 23 and from Rhostyllen. Dyer admitted shop theft and assault charges. Rhian Jackson,…
Residents oppose warehouse plans near Chorley led by Friends of Finnington. They fear increased traffic and job losses. Locals Fight Chorley Warehouse Plan: Friends of Finnington Lead Action Two huge warehouses might be built near Blackburn. They would sit close to Chorley’s border, too. Some locals are very upset by this plan, which was proposed…
Al-Buraq Masjid opens in Blackburn. It offers prayer, education, charity, and a museum with rare artifacts. New Mosque and Community Hub Opens Its Doors in Blackburn The Al-Buraq Masjid is now open off Devonport Road. People raised money for it in a big way. Volunteers cycled and hiked to get donations. Families and mosque members…
Charity slams Lancashire council’s decision to end discounted bus fares for disabled NoWCard holders before 9:30 AM. Lancashire Bus Pass Changes Criticized by Disability Charity Hey, so I heard some news about bus fares. It affects disabled people in Lancashire. The council changed things about cheap bus rides. They voted to stop the £1 fare…
Faulty market door repair delayed. Traders await fix of the troublesome entrance on Church Street. Blackburn Market Door Repair Delayed Awaiting Parts The market door on Church Street wasn’t shutting well. Traders worried about this ongoing issue. The council knew about the faulty door set. They planned repairs for February 12, Wednesday. This door faces…
New mosque near Devonport Road opens its doors, featuring faith center, museum and community spaces. Blackburn Mosque and Community Hub Ready To Open Doors Soon Al-Buraq Masjid is near Devonport Road. It exists due to big fundraising. People gave money and volunteered time. Bike rides and treks helped raise funds. The community made it happen…
Funding to build new footpaths and cycle lanes across the northwest, improving connectivity and active travel. Northwest England Receives £41m for Cycling and Walking Routes The northwest of England will get £41.6m. This money will build new walking and cycling paths. The government announced this funding recently. Ten councils will use the funds in places…
Lianne Kirkman’s ‘Her Fight, Our Night’ challenge raised £14k for vulnerable women, earning praise for a Blackburn charity. Fundraiser Praises Blackburn Charity After Raising £14,000 Total Lianne Kirkman did a challenge for her charity, The Esther Project. She called the challenge ‘Her Fight, Our Night’. She slept outside for ten nights. She went to different…
Former Blackburn councillor Mohammed Khaliq passes away at 84. He was known for community work and political activism. Mohammed Khaliq: Tributes Paid to Pioneering Blackburn Councillor Mohammed Khaliq came to the UK in 1960. He settled in Blackburn two years later. He was 84 years old. Mohammed became involved in community projects and stood as…
Leon Crosby takes the helm, succeeding Hannah Allen. He previously served as operations director. Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone Names New Chief Executive Officer Leon Crosby is now the chief executive. He replaces Hannah Allen. She is now at Positive Futures Liverpool. Leon used to be operations director there. He worked at the Youth Zone…