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• 24% rise in people arrested for drink or drug driving over festive period in Lancashire

  Lancashire Police arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, 24% more than last year.

• Blackburn with Darwen Council offer financial fostering boost

  Blackburn with Darwen Council is to dramatically increase the weekly payments to foster carers who agree to continue to live with them after becoming 18.

• Planning application made for controversial travellers camp in Blackburn

  A backdated planning application has been submitted for a controversial ‘unlawful’ travellers’ encampment currently occupying grassland near the Darwen’s Whitehall Park.

• M65 upgrade date announced

  A £30million drive to tackle congestion at one of the key gateway junctions into Blackburn and Darwen will start in July.

• iMEP announce two day 2025 iMEP music festival in Lancashire

  iMEP have announced that the 2025 iMEP Music Festival will take place over two days at Accrington Cricket Club’s iMEP Arena on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September.

• Gritting crews are ready for wintry weather expected this weekend

  Lancashire County Council's gritting crews are preparing to put some brand-new snow-clearing kit to the test as they get ready to tackle the severe weather predicted for this weekend.

• New anti social behaviour powers bought in for Darwen

  A ban on drinking, using drugs, urinating and defecating in public and begging is being brought in for Darwen town centre.

• Police Commander's safety message ahead of East Lancs Derby

  It’s the East Lancashire football derby this weekend, and Lancashire Police, Blackburn Rovers and Burnley Football Clubs are urging supporters to enjoy the day without letting passions spill over.