Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas wins national award for work on county lines and knife crime

May 31, 2026

May 29, 2026

Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas wins national award for work on county lines and knife crime

Blackburn author and educator Christina Gabbitas has picked up a national special achievement award after using books, poetry and school workshops to help young people speak out about county lines exploitation and knife crime.
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April 28, 2026

Weekly overnight M65 Junction 5 closures set to start in May

Weekly overnight closures at M65 Junction 5 are due to begin on 11 May and are expected to run until September as part of the ongoing improvement scheme.
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April 24, 2026

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre

Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 149.9p to 167.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
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April 1, 2026

Blackburn Spiral set for comeback as Cathedral Square visitor attraction

A much-missed Blackburn landmark could be making a surprise return – not as a bridge or walkway, but as a brand new “heritage attraction” in the heart of Cathedral Square.
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March 18, 2026

First-time buyer exclusive event and incentives available in Blackburn

A first-time buyer package has launched in Blackburn, with an exclusive event to follow at Sunnybower Meadow on 28th and 29th March. First-time buyers will receive £1,000 towards legal […]
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Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas wins national award for work on county lines and knife crime