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Blackburn security guard tells of moment he was shot

8:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

A SECURITY guard has recalled the moment he was shot during an armed robbery in Blackburn.

Darwen road resurfacing projects delayed

7:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

A RAFT planned road resurfacing in Darwen has been postponed amid claims the town is 'failing to the back of the queue' in the borough council’s priorities.

Derby game arrangements revealed

6:02pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

FANS will be taken into Turf Moor up to two-and-a-half hours before kick-off of the East Lancashire derby later this month.

VIDEO: Darwen supermarket worker is top of the shops!

'SINGING LADY': Krissie blasts out a hit

10:37am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A CHECKOUT supervisor has become known as the Singing Lady of Darwen for warbling while she works.

Hyndburn Council joins fight against Baxenden flats plan

8:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

A BOROUGH council has joined residents' fight against plans to build an ‘overbearing’ four-storey flats development.

Rishton carpenter's work for the Queen

5:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

A TEENAGE carpenter has won a top award from Prince Charles after completing a scheme that saw him working on Windsor Castle.

Live coverage of Blackburn Cathedral's Pakistan debate

DEBATE: Arbab Shakar, who will be in Blackburn on Thursday, on a search and rescue boat

3:35pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

AN Oxfam aid worker from Pakistan is coming to Blackburn Cathedral to take part in a debate being broadcast live on our website.

Plea as charity store returns to Darwen

FOREIGN MISSIONS: Pat Monks

10:53am Tuesday 16th March 2010

VOLUNTEERS and donations are needed as a charity shop returns to Darwen town centre.

New shops ‘to boost Darwen town centre’

GOOD IMPACT: Coun Huggill

11:00am Tuesday 16th March 2010

FIVE new shops being built in the front of Darwen Market Hall will help the town centre become more vibrant, according to a local councillor.

Hoddlesden school theatre is first for area

STAGE STRUCK: Pupils try the outdoor theatre for size.

10:49am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A primary school in Hoddlesden is the first in the Darwen area to be fitted out with an outdoor theatre.










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