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Blackburn is a large industrial town located in Lancashire, England, north of the West Pennine Moors on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 8 miles (13 km) east of Preston and 20.9 miles (34 km) NNW of Manchester. Blackburn is bounded to the south by Darwen, with which it forms the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen; Blackburn is its administrative centre.

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Coronavirus: Police fine 29 at Blackburn wedding party Guests tried to flee when officers raided the furniture factory in Blackburn. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Covid-19: Some Blackburn families 'ignoring guidelines' Some families in Blackburn with Darwen are not complying with guidelines, a health expert says. BBC News - Published on October 29, 2020
Northern lockdown: Coronavirus restrictions eased in Wigan, Rossendale and parts of Blackburn Areas are first to have rules relaxed following implementation of measures amid rising infection rates last month Independent - Published on August 26, 2020

Coronavirus: 'No socialising' rules in parts of North West Residents in Oldham, Blackburn and parts of Pendle are told not to socialise outside their household. BBC News - Published on August 22, 2020
Coronavirus: What are the new lockdown rules for Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn? Tighter restrictions are being imposed in Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn. But how does a local lockdown work? BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020
Coronavirus: Lockdown tightened in Oldham and Blackburn but relaxed in other areas of North Residents also told to avoid public transport except for essential travel Independent - Published on August 21, 2020

Coronavirus: Blackburn wedding party of 100 broken up by police Police say the gathering at Waheed's Buffet and Banqueting Hall was a "clear breach" of restrictions. BBC News - Published on August 17, 2020
Coronavirus: Blackburn police officers isolating after outbreak at retirement party Mass quarantine will have no impact on day to day policing, Lancashire Constabulary promises Independent - Published on July 31, 2020Also reported by •BBC News
Coronavirus: Blackburn lockdown 'would be disastrous' Communities in Blackburn fear the economic impact of another lockdown as coronavirus cases rise. BBC News - Published on July 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Blackburn and Luton gyms to stay closed A spike in coronavirus cases leads officials to postpone the reopening of leisure facilities. BBC News - Published on July 23, 2020

Josephine Cox, best-selling novelist, dies aged 82 Born in Blackburn, she wrote more than 60 books that sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. BBC News - Published on July 20, 2020
Blackburn mosque 'faces police investigation' over 250 at funeral Chairman says they thought there were no restrictions on numbers, if hygiene measures were in place. BBC News - Published on July 19, 2020
'It'd be the end for many businesses': Threat of second lockdown casts long shadow in Blackburn After a rise in Covid-19 cases across the northwestern town, locals are fearful for their futures and livelihoods if new restrictions enforced Independent - Published on July 16, 2020	Aya Hachem death: Further arrest over Blackburn shooting Law student Aya Hachem died when shots were fired from a passing car in Blackburn. BBC News - Published on June 7, 2020
Coronavirus: Blackburn Eid street prayers a 'serious lockdown breach' Footage of a gathering in Blackburn shows a number of men gathering in a street to pray, on Sunday. BBC News - Published on May 28, 2020	Blackburn shooting: Six in court over Aya Hachem death Six people are accused of murdering Aya Hachem, who died when shots were fired from a passing car. BBC News - Published on May 27, 2020
Blackburn shooting: Aya Hachem funeral held in Lebanon Law student Aya Hachem, 19, was walking to the shop when she was shot from a passing car. BBC News - Published on May 24, 2020	Two men charged in Blackburn murder of Aya Hachem More follows… Independent - Published on May 22, 2020
Blackburn shooting: More time to quiz murder suspects Eleven people have so far been arrested in connection with the shooting of law student Aya Hachem. BBC News - Published on May 21, 2020	Blackburn shooting: Aya Hachem's father pays tribute Aspiring solicitor Aya Hachem, 19, was fatally injured in Blackburn when she was mistakenly targeted. BBC News - Published on May 20, 2020
Blackburn shooting: Three more arrests over Aya Hachem killing Law student Aya Hachem, 19, was found with a wound to the chest close to a supermarket on Sunday. BBC News - Published on May 20, 2020	Aya Hachem death: Three men arrested over shooting of teenage law student in Blackburn Three men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of law student Aya Hachem, 19, who died after she was shot in Blackburn on Sunday, Lancashire Police said. Independent - Published on May 18, 2020
Suspected shooting death in Blackburn 'not terrorist incident' The 19-year-old woman was found "unresponsive" close to the Lidl store in Blackburn on Sunday. BBC News - Published on May 18, 2020	Blackburn shooting: Teenager shot dead in 'senseless' attack outside Lidl was law student and volunteer, local charity says A teenager shot dead in an "senseless attack" in Blackburn was a law student and volunteer, a local charity has said. Independent - Published on May 18, 2020
Murder probe after woman killed in suspected shooting in Blackburn Gunshots heard in area before 19-year-old found dead, detectives say Independent - Published on May 17, 2020Also reported by •BBC News	Blackburn Asian women councillors 'forced out' by Labour party Saima Afzal and Maryam Batan were the first female Asians to be elected to Blackburn council. BBC News - Published on February 20, 2020
Blackburn pavement death: Two men charged with murder Alison McBlaine died two days after was struck by a car that mounted a pavement in Blackburn. BBC News - Published on November 26, 2019	Man arrested over suspected hit-and-run death in Blackburn Alison McBlain was hit on Tuesday and died in hospital from her injuries on Thursday. BBC News - Published on November 24, 2019
Police name two men wanted over Blackburn hit-and-run death Alison McBlain died after a car "deliberately mounted" a pavement in a hit-and-run crash, police say. BBC News - Published on November 23, 2019	Blackburn murder probe after woman 'deliberately' hit by car dies A man is in custody after the victim and another pedestrian man were struck on a Blackburn pavement. BBC News - Published on November 21, 2019
Blackburn 1899 movie lauded as world's first Western film New research suggests an 1899 movie shot in Lancashire should be lauded as the world's first Western. BBC News - Published on October 31, 2019	Adidas trainers exhibition a worldwide hit The star attractions at the show are 200 limited edition Adidas Blackburn trainers. BBC News - Published on October 6, 2019
Boy, 7, seriously hurt in suspected hit-and-run in Blackburn A man is arrested after the victim was airlifted to hospital, police say. BBC News - Published on July 27, 2019