Darwen5 days agoArtist uses factory waste to create sculpturesNicola Ellis wants to showcase a deep reverence for skills usually hidden behind factory walls. 5 days ago6 days ago'My dog inspired my 10-year litter-picking crusade' Wayne Dixon walked 4,000 miles clearing other rubbish after his dog Koda got him out of the house.6 days ago23 Feb 2026Sinkhole repairs set to start over five months since collapseThe 100ft (30m) deep hole opened up on a driveway in Greenfield, Darwen, in September.23 Feb 202620 Feb 2026SEND children 'waiting too long' for diagnosis A CQC report finds there are gaps in the provision of SEND services across parts of Lancashire. 20 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Falling branch victim's foundation 'will help kids'Madia Kauser was walking in a park with her family when she was fatally hit by a falling branch.23 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Defence capabilities highlighted in £20m cash bidLancashire is bidding for a share of the government's Local Innovation Partnership Fund.4 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actorsSally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list.30 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Plans to fill housing estate sinkhole submittedThe hole opened up on a driveway in Greenfield, Darwen, in September.22 Dec 202515 Dec 2025New £7.7m tip will replace two existing sitesResidents have been known to queue for 45 minutes at one of the existing tips, councillors hear.15 Dec 2025...
