Darwen2 hrs agoHow does wildfire smoke affect your health?With concerns growing over wildfire smoke, experts explain how it can affect you2 hrs ago3 days agoOwner calls for law change after dog killed in attack"I was terrified for my life as well," campaign leader Karen Hawthornwaite says. 3 days ago5 days agoFireworks reported before moorland wildfireA fire above Dove Stone Reservoir sent large plumes of smoke above Greater Manchester.5 days ago29 Jun 2026Teen driver killed girl, 17, in 113mph crashDemi-Leigh Davies died after the speeding driver crashed on the M65 near Burnley.29 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Comedian Ted Robbins returns 10 years after collapseThe comic "died for 20 minutes" after collapsing during a live Phoenix Nights show at Manchester Arena.23 Jun 20264 Jun 2026School children using vapes laced with drugs like Spice A survey finds 28% of school-aged children in Blackburn and Darwen have used a drug-infused vape.4 Jun 202631 May 2026Former Poet Laureate to head children's festivalMichael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, will head up a children's literature festival in June.31 May 202624 May 2026Pedestrian hit by car driver near music festivalPolice arrest a 28-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.24 May 202623 May 2026Free music festival returns to town for 26th yearThe UK's biggest free music festival - Darwen Live - is back for its 26th year.23 May 2026...
