Darwen2 days agoMan 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.2 days agoLancashire16 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 2025Lancashire4 Mar 2025Towns get up to £20m funding to 'thrive and grow'Five East Lancashire towns will get money for projects such as youth clubs and community services.4 Mar 2025Lancashire24 Feb 2025Outbuildings to be demolished in £6m town revampThe work at the 117-year-old building is part of a regeneration project for Darwen town centre.24 Feb 2025Lancashire17 Feb 2025Building demolition to be approved in revamp planCouncillors are set to approve the demolition of buildings behind Darwen's historic library and theatre.17 Feb 2025Lancashire14 Feb 2025'My cancer will not stop me from helping others'A former head teacher with bowel cancer has launched a project which gives gifts to those with cancer.14 Feb 2025Lancashire...
