Darwen11 hrs agoCall to give money to charities instead of beggarsEast Lancashire campaigners say local charities are in the best position to help vulnerable people.11 hrs agoLancashire16 hrs agoVictorian town hall reopens after £350k revampThe work aims to secure the future of what is described as one of Darwen's most important buildings.16 hrs agoLancashire6 days agoPerspex plant demolition moves a step closerPlanners have cleared the way for the demolition of the former ICI Perspex plant in Darwen.6 days agoLancashire14 Jun 2025Woman, 51, finally realises firefighter dreamSue Ward wanted to join the fire service at 17 but there was a minimum height requirement back then.14 Jun 2025Lancashire3 Jun 2025Man who slashed stranger's face outside bar jailedJordan O'Brien's alcohol and drug-fuelled attack at a Darwen bar could have been fatal, say police.3 Jun 2025Lancashire16 May 2025Woman left dog to die in empty house after fireRachel Maxwell's dog would have suffered for at least a month, a court is told.16 May 2025Lancashire16 Apr 2025Man who raped woman as she slept jailedImran Ayyaz took advantage of his victim while she was in an extremely vulnerable state, say police. 16 Apr 2025Lancashire12 Apr 2025Town hall to close for £350k revampDarwen's 1882 town hall will shut for three to four weeks from the middle of May for the work.12 Apr 2025Lancashire11 Mar 2025First meeting of county's new combined authorityThe newly formed Lancashire Combined County Authority is set to hold its first meeting.11 Mar 2025Lancashire...
