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Darwen mechanics rent out space to DIY motor buffs

ON THE UP: Darren Jones, whose new rent-a-bay vehicle scheme based in Railway Road, Darwen, allows DIY mechanics to work on and inspect their own vehicles

3:07pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A DARWEN garage has become the first in the North to introduce a new rent-a-bay scheme.

Former Darwen head reprimanded over sex offender job

8:00am Tuesday 9th February 2010

A HEADTEACHER has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct for allowing a convicted pedophile access to images of children.

Who East Lancashire's MPs have entertained at Westminster

FACILITIES: Houses of Parliament

12:11pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

EAST Lancashire MPs used plush Westminster facilities to entertain PR firms, Sky TV and a delegation from the Cayman Islands, it has been revealed.

Dozens of jobs at risk at East Lancashire clothing stores

Ethel Austin store, Chorley

2:41pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

DOZENS of East Lancashire jobs are at risk after high-street retailer Ethel Austin was placed into administration for the second time in two years.

Blackburn Rovers to hold minute's silence for tragic fan

PAYING THEIR RESPECTS: Fans with tributes that have been left at the Jack Walker statue at Ewood Park

7:00pm Monday 8th February 2010

A MINUTE’S silence will be observed before Wednesday's Blackburn Rovers match in memory of a loyal fan who died after the weekend’s game at Stoke.

Fans mourn Darwen dad who died at Blackburn Rovers game

‘HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING’: John Taylor in Feyenoord with Blackburn fans just over two years ago

11:00am Monday 8th February 2010

UPDATE: The devastated family of a Blackburn Rovers fan who was fatally injured at Saturday’s game at Stoke have paid tribute to “a local legend”.

Poster campaign over Darwen's potholes

ANGRY: Businessman David Scott says his shop and house are being damaged by vibrations due to traffic hitting potholes in the road

10:56am Monday 8th February 2010

AN ANGRY shopkeeper has launched a poster campaign in a bid to rid Darwen of potholes.

Darwen Town Council ‘on verge of farce'

DAVID FOSTER

11:03am Monday 8th February 2010

DARWEN Town Council is in danger of becoming a farce, according to the leader of Blackburn with Darwen Liberal Democrats.

Criminals to clean Darwen landmarks

TARGET: Engine outside India Mill

6:40pm Saturday 6th February 2010

CRIMINALS will be used to end a two-year saga over 'shabby' Darwen landmarks.

Fountain will flow again soon in Darwen park

4:50pm Saturday 6th February 2010

A HISTORIC drinking fountain is set to return to Whitehall Park after extensive renovation.









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