A council’s former Labour finance boss has joined the authority’s Conservative opposition group. Hyndburn Tory leader Councillor Zak Khan announced Cllr Joyce Plummer’s move as a step forward.

This volunteers week Age UK Blackburn with Darwen are appealing for volunteers to act as befrienders to older people in the borough and ...

Anti-social behaviour problems in a town centre have been highlighted personally to Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and the Government’s Safer Streets Champion Linsey ...

Property Shop, one of East Lancashire's leading independent estate agencies, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Darwen ...

Mezzanine and soft play works begin on mezzanine floor at The Circle, a venue that’s ‘loved' by the Brassic cast.

A family have paid tribute to one of the oldest men in Rishton who has died aged 97. Jack Taylor, a lifelong resident of Rishton, passed away peacefully at home on last Tuesday. Born in 1927, Jack ...

The group was very pleased to hear Hyndburn MP, Sarah Smith pledge that the planned freight rail terminal in Huncoat is at the very top of her agenda with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who recently ...

An East Lancashire hotel is currently being used to support Afghans who risked their lives supporting British troops to settle in the UK.

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Research has revealed that one in four drivers, 24 per cent, across the UK have not had an eye test in the past two years. The poll, commissioned by insurer Churchill, comes amid growing concern over ...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in normal time as Portugal went on to beat Spain on penalties and win the Nations League. Italy manager Luciano Spalletti announced his own sacking during a press conference ...