You wouldn’t think that the opening of a new bank branch would see queues reaching round the block.

An East Lancashire local authority seeking groups and offering grants to run events across the borough in 2026/27. Hyndburn Council is calling on local organisations and organisers to apply for ...

New figures from the Department of Education have revealed the best and worst performing primary schools across Blackburn with Darwen at Key Stage 2.

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s  annual Celebration of Achievement for Children in our Care and Care Leavers has taken place ...

Darwen Heritage Centre has been formally recognised by Arts Council England as an accredited independent museum.

A convicted paedophile from Blackburn reoffended just four days after his release from prison for attempted sexual communications with a child ...

A charity has donated more than £7,500 to help children. The Grace Trust contributed £7,682 to Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley to fund a Safe Space bed, a piece of specialist equipment ...

An East Lancashire chef has been named as one of the country’s best for delivering outstanding experiences to tourists.

Great Harwood was alive with festive cheer as its Christmas Extravaganza lit up the town. Thousands gathered in the town on Saturday to enjoy a packed day of seasonal entertainment, family activities, ...

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging people to look after their mental health over the festive season.

Darren Harrety, owner of Harrety’s Decorating Service in Nelson, ran a charity Christmas competition in aid of Positive Action in the Community (PAC), an East Lancashire charity supporting those ...

Bovis Homes, part of Vistry provided the funds to enable Darwen St James’ CE Primary Academy to put on a fun-filled Christmas event.