This is the Queen's first visit since 1987 and hundreds of people lined Church Street in Blackburn for a glimpse of the Royal couple before they left to visit Whitewell.

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt called into the under-15s derby between rivals Blackburn Rovers and Burnley on Monday. The retired sprinter made the trip to Lancashire to visit a friend ...

The wheel, which will be opposite Blackburn Railway Station ... largest transportable observation wheel in the UK." Riders will be able to visit the wheel from Saturday 3 May until 8 June.

THE full programme of events to be staged during The Queen’s visit to Blackburn on Maundy Thursday has been revealed for the first time. The royal party is due to arrive at the town’s railway ...