Darwen26 Apr 2026'I wrote The Cage to understand my brother's addiction'Tony Schumacher's new BBC One drama set in a Liverpool casino stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha.26 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Cemetery bench honours people in unmarked gravesThe bench in Darwen Cemetery remembers those buried in unmarked graves, including stillborn babies.15 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Firm fined after apprentice has thumb crushedCompany is ordered to pay almost £150,000 after the incident involving unguarded machinery.30 Mar 202623 Mar 2026First projects share £270k of new community fundGrants to make buildings more accessible, pay for urgent repairs and for a forest school are awarded.23 Mar 202617 Mar 2026£47m promised to bolster flood defences The funding forms part of a wider £1.4bn investment fund nationwide.17 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Mother and son jailed for drug smuggling plotText messages reveal Bradley Couzins masterminded the plot, sending his mum Amanda Meadowcroft abroad.13 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Town's culture bid builds on 'links with invention'If succesful, Blackburn could benefit from £3m to invest in a cultural programme.13 Mar 20264 Mar 2026New youth centre includes recording studio and gymThe purpose-built centre also includes a games room and a salon, says Blackburn with Darwen Council.4 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Artist uses factory waste to create sculpturesNicola Ellis wants to showcase a deep reverence for skills usually hidden behind factory walls. 26 Feb 2026...
