Former homeless shelter Union House in Blackburn could be converted into 52 student bedsits after closing in 2023. Blackburn Hostel to Become Student Bedsits with 52 Units Proposed Hayhill Care 1 Ltd wants to convert Union House, planning to create 52 bedsits in St Peter Street. Union House, formerly a homeless hostel, was closed by…
Wepa shows their support for Nightsafe by donating toilet paper and kitchen roll products. Wepa Donates Toilet Paper to Nightsafe Wepa Professional, formerly Star Tissue, helps Nightsafe. Wepa’s factory is in Mill Hill. They have supported the charity for five years. They give toilet paper and kitchen roll. Farhan Saifullah works at Wepa. He said…
New shop in Darwen aids domestic abuse survivors. Grand opening on February 14th. Wish Centre Opens New Charity Shop on Bridge Street in Darwen The Wish Centre closed a shop in Blackburn last December. That shop, located on Whalley Old Road, had been open for over a year. The shop moved to Bridge Street in…
Muhammed Kashem, 33, received a suspended sentence and a two-year driving ban after being caught driving while disqualified and with cannabis. Burnley Drug Driver Banned Again After Police Catch Him Behind Wheel So, this guy Muhammed Kashem was in court. The Blackburn court dealt with the case. An officer blocked Kashem’s path, and Kashem tried…
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…
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…
Fly-tippers in Blackburn are warned after rubbish was dumped in an unadopted alleyway. The council is clamping down on illegal dumping. Blackburn Fly-tippers Face Warning Over Unadopted Alleyway Rubbish Lots of trash ended up in a Mill Hill alley. The alley is near Stancliffe Street and Hollin Bridge Street. People dumped old shoes, bin bags,…