Darwen2 days ago'Dangerous' man jailed for attack on womanTerrence Kenny dragged his victim out of her Blackburn home before repeatedly punching her in the face.2 days ago6 days agoPlan to scrap school buses and increase faresIt is no longer "financially sustainable" to subsidise some school bus services, a meeting hears.6 days ago3 Jul 2025Call to give money to charities instead of beggarsEast Lancashire campaigners say local charities are in the best position to help vulnerable people.3 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Victorian town hall reopens after £350k revampThe work aims to secure the future of what is described as one of Darwen's most important buildings.3 Jul 202528 Jun 2025Perspex plant demolition moves a step closerPlanners have cleared the way for the demolition of the former ICI Perspex plant in Darwen.28 Jun 202514 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 20253 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 202516 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 202516 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 2025...
