Talented young Blackburn footballer Daryl signs up

Budding young Blackburn footballer Daryl Meikle looks set for a bright future in the game, after being accepted into a football performance scholarship at Graeme High School, Falkirk.…

Blackburn Gala saved after great turnout at meeting

Blackburn Gala Day has been saved, after more than 30 people attended an emergency meeting held in the town to keep the event running. …

Blackburn police appeal after youths throw stones from motorway bridge

Police in Blackburn are appealing for information after stones were thrown at traffic from a bridge over the M8 motorway. …

Building homes for Blackburn's future

by Rebecca Garrett

New council homes are to be built in Blackburn in an attempt to improve the local economy. The new... …

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