THE Royal Ordnance factory in Blackburn could finally be about to close -- ending more than 50 years in the town. Bosses are understood to be working on proposals which would see work transferred ...

A SITE which was once the hub of industry in Blackburn could be brought back into use. The former Royal Ordnance Factory in Roman Road, which closed down in 2002 causing the loss of 120 jobs ...

I retired from nursing in 1973 after 31 years service and now aged 85 still attend Blackburn Royal Infirmary as an out patient.Many changes have taken place but some of the old features remain ...

No injuries have been reported and the nearby Royal Blackburn Hospital has not been affected despite being close by. A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Spokesperson said: "The fire is now under ...