About Blackburn

Blackburn is a town in Lancashire that was a key centre for the textile industry during the industrial revolution. These days Blackburn has a thriving town centre with superb shopping which includes the refurbished Blackburn shopping centre and the largest under cover market in the North West as well as an array of cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs to suit every pocket and palate.Fans of music, comedy and other performing arts will find what they want at the King Georges Hall which appears on the tour dates of many major acts and artists. Blackburn is also close to Lancashire's Hill Country, with moorland, farmland and wooded valley all within easy reach of the city and a range of routes from mini expeditions to leasurely strolls.

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Gas and air accused medic 'lucky'
A doctor who inhaled gas and air while on duty at a children's ward admitted he was lucky he did not harm any of his patients.

Arrests over murder on night out
Two more teenagers are arrested by police investigating the murder of a man attacked in a town centre.

Tax bill hits children's hospice
A charity that cares for terminally ill children is hit with a £350,000 tax bill after it managed to raise £2m for a new development.

Appeal helps catch wanted men
Four of Lancashire's most wanted men are arrested following appeals on the Crimewatch Roadshow.

Cobbles replaced in town revamp
A cobbled area in a Lancashire town centre is removed as part of a £16,000 project.

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