Blackburn17 hrs agoSearch for girl swept out to sea to be called offSeven-year-old Inaayah Makda was sitting with her parents on rocks when they were hit by a large wave.17 hrs ago1 day 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.1 day ago2 days agoExploring time through cathedral's immersive show Luxmuralis will run in Blackburn Cathedral for the rest of this month.2 days ago6 days agoSEND children 'waiting too long' for diagnosis A CQC report finds there are gaps in the provision of SEND services across parts of Lancashire. 6 days ago6 days agoReuse shop will benefit charity and aid recyclingA second hand shop at the tip is an effective way of cutting waste and helping charity, the council says.6 days ago15 Feb 2026Man and woman badly hurt as car hits treeLancashire Police say the car left the carriageway and then hit a tree on Friday afternoon.15 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Fire-gutted church restoration to start in summerBlackburn's old St John's Church was built in 1787 and had most recently been used as a community hub.10 Feb 20265 Feb 2026'Extreme weather' thwarts search for missing girlInaayah, 7, from Blackburn was hit by a large wave as she sat on rocks on a beach in Casablanca.5 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Four arrests over fatal head-on car crashA taxi driver and three teenagers were killed in the collision in Bolton on 11 January.5 Feb 2026...