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Girls at West Lothian school establish clothing bank with touch of class

The success of Lourdes Vuitton, exclusive to Blackburn’s Our Lady of Lourdes Primary, was among well-being projects celebrated at a recent meeting of the council’s Education PDSP at Livingston.

23 April 2026
Daily Record

West Lothian's new £35m high school opens to pupils after RAAC rebuild

The new extension to the school in Blackburn has been completed on time and within budget.

14 April 2026
The Scotsman

Torquay travel guide: 'I followed in the footsteps of Agatha Christie to discover what influenced her novels'

Ralph Blackburn followed in the footsteps of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, and on a trip to Torquay discovered the people and places that influenced many of her novels.

7 April 2026
Yahoo News UK

'Dangerous' Blackburn sex offender sent 'unwanted texts' to vulnerable woman

Shocking news from our own Blackburn today. A registered sex offender from our community has been sent to prison after bombarding a vulnerable woman with unwanted messages. It's a stark reminder of the challenges some of our neighbours face right here at home.

31 March 2026
Rayo

Blackburn sex offender jailed for unwelcome contact with vulnerable woman | News - Greatest Hits Radio (Lancashire)

Here's a troubling bit of news from our community. A man from Blackburn has been sentenced to prison following an incident involving unwelcome contact with a vulnerable woman. We'll be following this story closely.

30 March 2026
news.bet365.com

Liverpool & Blackburn starlets in line for N. Ireland debuts

Exciting news for our young talent in Blackburn! It looks like some of our bright young stars, who have connections to Blackburn, might be getting a chance to represent Northern Ireland on the international stage. We'll be cheering them on!

30 March 2026
westbromnews.co.uk

Isaac Price: Michael O'Neill may have Northern Ireland plan ahead of Blackburn vs West Brom

Big news for our local lads! It looks like Isaac Price might be getting a call-up for Northern Ireland, and it could happen right before our own Blackburn Rovers take on West Brom. We'll be keeping a close eye on this one!

30 March 2026
Doncaster Free Press

Women's football: Belles suffer slender loss as Blackburn game finally goes ahead

Big news for our local sports fans! The women's football match between our very own Blackburn team and the Belles was finally able to go ahead after a wait, and it sounds like it was a nail-biter right to the end. Come on, Blackburn!

30 March 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

Man arrested at Blackburn swimming baths for 'taking indecent images of children'

Man arrested at Blackburn swimming baths for 'taking indecent images of children'  Lancashire Telegraph

30 March 2026
The League Paper

Winger Nathan Redmond joins Blackburn Rovers for a relegation scrap

Great news for the Rovers! We've got a new signing in the shape of winger Nathan Redmond, and he's ready to help us battle it out in the league. Let's get behind the team as they fight for survival!

29 March 2026
BBC

Bird enthusiast's bid to overturn Blackburn's pigeon feeding ban

Well, it looks like there's a bit of a flap on in Blackburn! A local bird lover is hoping to get the pigeon feeding ban lifted, and we'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story right here in our community.

29 March 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

Homes 'left without water' on weekends in Blackburn

Oh dear, it seems some of our neighbours in Blackburn have been having a bit of a dry spell on weekends lately! We're hearing reports of homes being left without water, which is never ideal when you're trying to get things done around the house. Hopefully, this gets sorted out sharpish for everyone affected.

29 March 2026
Asian Image

Details announced for Blackburn Food Festival this summer

Get ready, Blackburn! Our much-loved Food Festival is back this summer, and the details are finally here. We can't wait to see what delicious treats and local talent will be on offer right here in our community!

28 March 2026
mixvale.com.br

Blackburn Rovers sign Nathan Redmond to reinforce Championship attack

Big news for football fans in Blackburn! Our very own Blackburn Rovers have just made a fantastic signing, bringing in Nathan Redmond to boost their attack in the Championship. This is a great move for the team as they push for success this season.

28 March 2026
Yahoo News UK

Speed enforcement operation carried out by police on busy Blackburn street

Good news for residents on a busy Blackburn street as police have been out and about conducting speed enforcement operations. It's great to see our local officers working to keep our roads safe for everyone in our community!

28 March 2026
Football League World

What's happened to John Buckley since he left Blackburn Rovers?

Blackburn Rovers have a special place in many of our hearts here in West Lothian, and we're always keen to follow the progress of players who've pulled on the famous blue and white. We've been taking a look at what's been happening with John Buckley since he moved on from Ewood Park.

28 March 2026
OneFootball

Blackburn sign former England winger Nathan Redmond on free in survival push

Great news for Ewood Park as the Rovers have just landed a big signing! Former England star Nathan Redmond is joining the squad to help with their fight to stay in the league. Let's hope he brings that magic touch to help us climb the table!

28 March 2026
lancs.live

Scaled-down industrial units plan for site of former Blackburn mill

Exciting news for our local businesses! Plans are underway for new, smaller industrial units on the site of the old Blackburn mill. This could be a great opportunity for local entrepreneurs to get their ventures off the ground right here in our community.

27 March 2026
Coventry City Football Club

Ticket details for our away fixture at Blackburn Rovers

Get ready, Rovers fans! We've got the latest ticket info for the upcoming match against Coventry City here at Ewood Park. Make sure you've got your seats sorted for what's sure to be a cracker of a game!

27 March 2026
lancs.live

Travellers move onto popular Blackburn playing fields as court papers served

Well, it looks like our much-loved playing fields have seen some unexpected visitors this week. It's been reported that travellers have set up camp, and court papers have apparently been served. We'll be keeping a close eye on this developing situation right here in Blackburn.

27 March 2026

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