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Cyclist seriously injured in Blackburn collision | May 16, 2022

We are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured following a collision in Blackburn.

Police were called around 4.15pm yesterday (Sunday, May 15) to a report of an accident on Manxman Road.

Man jailed after causing death of Accrington pensioner by dangerous driving | May 16, 2022

Thuron Miah was driving a white Vauxhall Golf at speed along Blackburn Road at 5.05pm on November 2, 2019, when he collided with 75-year-old Harry Davies as he crossed the carriageway. Mr Davies suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital. He sadly died there a short time later.

Appeal following attempted armed robbery in Oswaldtwistle | May 15, 2022

Officers were called to the post office at the One Stop store, Union Road, at 9.28am yesterday (May 14).

Teenager dies after collision | May 13, 2022

Owen Jones, from Crawshawbooth, was taken to hospital but sadly died yesterday afternoon

CCTV appeal following assault in Accrington | May 13, 2022

We want to speak to them after a man was assaulted on Blackburn Road, Accrington, between 8.45pm and 8.55pm on Wednesday (May 11).

The victim was walking close to the Bees Knees pub when he was attacked by a man who had been riding a bike.