Police
Published on Friday 12 December 2025 at 10:54 am
In a multi-agency operation, 34 abandoned vehicles have been seized from an area of Blackburn.
On Wednesday 26 November, the Police, the DVSA and Blackburn with Darwen Council undertook a joint enforcement operation, called Road Ready Revamp, or Bin the Banger; to tackle non-roadworthy vehicles that had been left for an extended period of time on Walker Street, Walpole Street and Weir Street in Blackburn.
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Published on Friday 22 August 2025 at 10:28 am
A Blackburn businessman has been sentenced following a major operation that uncovered almost 40,000 illegal vapes and thousands of counterfeit products.
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Published on Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 10:31 am
In an operation conducted by the council’s Trading Standards team last week with support from the police, a large number of illegal goods were found.
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Published on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 3:25 pm
Trading Standards raided two premises in a joint operation with Blackburn and Darwen Police recently, in a bid to tackle the sale of any illicit vapes in the borough.
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Published on Wednesday 19 June 2024 at 2:59 pm
Pupils from 10 primary schools across Blackburn with Darwen have had experience in various police matters as part of a pilot launched by Lancashire Police with the help of the council.
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Published on Monday 9 November 2020 at 4:23 pm
A Shisha bar in Blackburn was found to be breaking coronavirus regulations after police raided the premises.
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Published on Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 9:42 am
Lancashire Police have handed out the highest fine possible after closing down a party at the former Cellar Bar.
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Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 10:42 am
Wedding ceremonies can now take place in Blackburn with Darwen but couples are advised not to hold receptions.
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Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 8:58 am
Footballers in Blackburn with Darwen have been advised not to arrange or play friendly games until further notice.
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Published on Friday 23 March 2018 at 2:16 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting the police to tackle terrorism and save lives by reporting suspicious behaviour and activity.
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Published on Friday 5 December 2014 at 4:31 pm
Lancashire’s police and Crime Commissioner is asking residents to take part in a county wide consultation.
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