Local news from Blackburn and the surrounding area
Councillor Angela Doran-Timson said there should be greater council representation on the board which will determine how £20m will be spent in Whitburn, Blackburn and Fauldhouse.
Emergency services were called to Murrayfield Primary School in Blackburn just after 7.15pm on Saturday, May 16.
Sgt Jamie Duthie said in a report to councillors on the Whitburn and Blackburn Local Area Committee: “Community officers, in collaboration with WLC Trading Standards attended at numerous locations in
Members of Slimming World groups across Livingston, East Calder, Broxburn, Blackburn, Bo’ness, Whitburn, Armadale and Bathgate have raised an impressive £34,075 for Cancer Research UK after donating 1
Blackburn residents have had to travel elsewhere- the nearest surgeries are in Bathgate- despite brand new facilities available in the local Partnership Centre.
Officers targeted properties in Rowan Drive and Roan Terrace in Blackburn, Jarvey Street in Bathgate, Ballantyne Place in Livingston and Stonehead Place in Longridge on Friday, April 24.
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.
The new extension to the school in Blackburn has been completed on time and within budget.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Man arrested at Blackburn swimming baths for 'taking indecent images of children' Lancashire Telegraph
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
