Plans for a snooker hall at Wellington Mill in Blackburn were denied due to location and road safety concerns. Blackburn Snooker Hall Plan Rejected Due to Location Concerns A snooker hall plan got rejected in Blackburn. Tayib Baksh wanted a snooker hall in Wellington Mill. The mill is on Bolton Road. The council said no…
Police seek help identifying two men after burglaries near Laburnum Road & Bridgewater Drive in Blackburn. Increased patrols in response. Blackburn Burglaries: CCTV Appeal Launched as Police Increase Patrols Police want to find two men after burglaries. These happened near Laburnum Road and Bridgewater Drive. The area is in Blackburn. Officers are doing an urgent…
Plans to convert a former dementia centre into a special school in Blackburn now have contractor tender bids for the £1m project. Blackburn Dementia Centre Conversion Receives £1m Tender Bids The old Stansfeld Centre in Blackburn will become a school. It will cost over £1 million to fix it up. The building used to be…
Campaigners are pushing to reopen the Colne to Skipton railway to improve connections between Lancashire and Yorkshire. Railway Reopening Campaign Gains Momentum for Lancashire Yorkshire Link A group wants to reopen the Colne to Skipton railway. This could mean faster trains between Lancashire and Yorkshire. They are holding their annual meeting in Colne soon. A…
Residents are pleased with the Blackamoor Road closure, despite longer travel. Traffic reduction boosts quality of life. Residents are pleased with the Blackamoor Road closure, despite longer travel. Traffic reduction boosts quality of life. Blackburn Residents Delighted With Road Closure Despite Longer Routes Blackburn Residents Delighted With Road Closure Despite Longer Routes Blackburn’s Issa Way…
The “Electric Church” bar in Blackburn may transform into a tea shop with office space, offering Karak Chaii and light snacks. Blackburn Bar Could Become Afternoon Tea Venue in Town Center The old “Electric Church” bar in Blackburn might change. It’s at 79 Northgate, in the town center. It could become a tea shop. A…
DJ Billie Clements’s nightly street performances reignited one resident’s appreciation for Liverpool. Liverpool DJ Brings Joy Sparking Renewed Love for the City I went to see something cool in Liverpool. It made me love the city even more. Music is amazing; it unites people and makes them happy. I’ve been to many big music events…
The Mill Hill Family Festival is cancelled for 2025 due to insufficient funding. It will return in 2026. Mill Hill Family Festival Postponed Until 2026 Due to Funding Shortfall The Mill Hill Family Festival is cancelled this summer. Organizers ran out of needed funds. The next festival is set for May 30, 2026. Afterwards, the…
Over 140000 drivers banned by the DVLA, Dayinsure studied data to discover how bans are distributed nationwide. DVLA Bans 140000+ Drivers Check If Your Area Is Affected The DVLA banned many drivers recently. About 141,000 drivers lost their licenses. Dayinsure studied data about this, finding 140,792 bans issued. Many things lead to a driving ban.…
Chantana Parkinson celebrates 28 years running her tailoring shop in Blackburn after arriving from Bangkok and persevering. Blackburn Tailor Marks 28 Years After Starting With One Sewing Machine A Thai tailor celebrates 28 years. She runs her own shop in Blackburn. Chantana Parkinson came from Bangkok at 18. She was a nanny and au pair.…