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Some of the mudslinging in Blackburn reached new lows in the past month

North of England

It was vicious and ugly at times, now is the time to heal

Pakistani cricket superstar, Shaheen Shah Afridi made a surprise visit to Blackburn

Pakistani cricket superstar, Shaheen Shah Afridi made a surprise visit to Blackburn

North of England

Cricket superstar makes surprise appearance to restaurant

In the video he was seen sitting next to the Workers Party of Britain candidate Craig Murray and fellow campaigners.

In the video he was seen sitting next to the Workers Party of Britain candidate Craig Murray and fellow campaigners.

North of England

Candidate pulls campaign ten days before election for 'unity'

What inspired a diverse group of young people to come together to hold a series of events and protests

What inspired a diverse group of young people to come together to hold a series of events and protests

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Meet the young team behind local pro-Palestine movement

Burak Ozcivit was welcomed to the MyLahore Glass Marquee at Stanley House Hotel and (right) he meets Adil Hussain

Burak Ozcivit was welcomed to the MyLahore Glass Marquee at Stanley House Hotel and (right) he meets Adil Hussain

Touching moment Turkish superstar meets super fan Adil

Andy McDonald will sit as an independent MP while an investigation takes place (Richard Townshend/UK Parliament/PA)

Andy McDonald will sit as an independent MP while an investigation takes place (Richard Townshend/UK Parliament/PA)

National government

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Labour suspends Andy McDonald after speech at pro-Palestine rally

Haris Law Solicitors has won a contract to provide family law services with the Legal Aid Agency.

Haris Law Solicitors has won a contract to provide family law services with the Legal Aid Agency.

Family law specialist to offer legal aid services

Back our campaign to raise £5,000 for Blackburn Foodbank

Back our campaign to raise £5,000 for Blackburn Foodbank

North of England

'No hungry kids this summer': Help raise £5,000 for Foodbank

Thousands were raised for charity at an annual 8-a-side football tournament in Blackburn.

Thousands were raised for charity at an annual 8-a-side football tournament in Blackburn.

North of England

£8,795 raised at annual Aid 4 Ummah football festival

The track had passed 100,000 views within days of the release.

The track had passed 100,000 views within days of the release.

North of England

Nasheed artist releases tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

In this stunning image from the weekend Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba within the Grand Mosque.

In this stunning image from the weekend Muslim pilgrims circumambulate around the Kaaba within the Grand Mosque.

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People urged to follow 'local moonsighting' criteria for Eid

Mosque and madressa students took part in a 5-a-side football tournament

Mosque and madressa students took part in a 5-a-side football tournament

North of England

Thrilling finale to annual mosque football tournament

Azeem and Kalim Hafeji

Azeem and Kalim Hafeji

Image Football Cup

Hafeji brothers win football championship title 17 years apart

Fire Service crews at the Ewood Park

Fire Service crews at the Ewood Park

Demos by fire crews prove to be a hit with festivalgoers

Coun Akhtar will be supported in his Mayoral role by two Mayoresses, his wife of 29 years Shagufta and his daughter Sabbah, and also two Consorts, his sons Umar and Tauseef.

Coun Akhtar will be supported in his Mayoral role by two Mayoresses, his wife of 29 years Shagufta and his daughter Sabbah, and also two Consorts, his sons Umar and Tauseef.

North of England

'A huge honour': NHS worker Parwaiz Akhtar is new Mayor

The scale of the damage at Springhill Community Centre in Accrington and just one of the Swastikas which was drawn on to the wall

The scale of the damage at Springhill Community Centre in Accrington and just one of the Swastikas which was drawn on to the wall

North of England

Community centre trashed and daubed with racist graffiti

Nas-T's latest release has been popular with listeners

Nas-T's latest release has been popular with listeners

North of England

Ramadan release by Naseem Khan aka Nas T hits 200,000 views

4000 turn out to watch kabaddi and tent pegging showcase

4000 turn out to watch kabaddi and tent pegging showcase

Video & Pictures

North of England

60 Pictures: Huge turn out at Kabaddi and tent pegging showcase

Banu Adam who founded Arts 2 Heal has been awarded a BEM

Banu Adam who founded Arts 2 Heal has been awarded a BEM

North of England

Woman who set up charity to help people with mental health awarded BEM

East Lancs young baker selling 'Instagrammable' sweet treats for Eid and beyond

East Lancs young baker selling 'Instagrammable' sweet treats for Eid and beyond

North of England

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Baker selling stunning cakes and biscuits for Eid and beyond

The Al-Masjid an-Nabawi known as The Prophet's Mosque (Picture: Visit Saudi Arabia)

The Al-Masjid an-Nabawi known as The Prophet's Mosque (Picture: Visit Saudi Arabia)

North of England

Grandad's funeral prayers held in Prophet's mosque in Muslim holy lands

People gather to receive hot wheat soup and porridge before they break their fast at sunset during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Shijaiyah neighborhood in Gaza City, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP/Adel Hana).

People gather to receive hot wheat soup and porridge before they break their fast at sunset during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Shijaiyah neighborhood in Gaza City, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP/Adel Hana).

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I have found fasting creates a profound sense of 'happiness and joy', here is why

Dignitaries at the prayer room opened in memory of Sana Patel

Dignitaries at the prayer room opened in memory of Sana Patel

Prayer room opened in memory of schoolgirl who died in motorway crash

Rohingya refugees

Rohingya refugees

Rohingya Muslims found on beach in Indonesia after weeks at sea

International hospitality management student Romesa Kamran; Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baldwin; Tariq Wazir, Consul General of Pakistan; MA international relations student and Commonwealth Scholarship recipient Muhammed Siddiqi.

International hospitality management student Romesa Kamran; Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baldwin; Tariq Wazir, Consul General of Pakistan; MA international relations student and Commonwealth Scholarship recipient Muhammed Siddiqi.

Consul General of Pakistan visits university on fact finding mission

Nusrat Ghani comments

Nusrat Ghani comments

Calls for Islamophobia inquiry after Tory MP’s ‘Muslimness’ sacking claim

Dilan Markanday is first player of Asian heritage to play for Rovers

Dilan Markanday is first player of Asian heritage to play for Rovers

Dilan Markanday is first player of Asian heritage to play for Rovers

The restaurant La Morocaine is based on Walter Street, Blackburn

The restaurant La Morocaine is based on Walter Street, Blackburn

Couple bring a taste of authentic Moroccan cuisine to town

SHOCK: Knife found in box containing a Tiny Tears doll at Aldi Blackburn

SHOCK: Knife found in box containing a Tiny Tears doll at Aldi Blackburn

Aldi shopper horrified by knife found in doll box

Amrita (fifth from left) with students at the Blackburn University Centre

Amrita (fifth from left) with students at the Blackburn University Centre

Lawyer returns to former University to inspire students

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Man takes Islamic declaration of faith at mosque

Sisters Sahdia, Sabina and Anisa Khan from Blackburn have launched their own make-up range

Sisters Sahdia, Sabina and Anisa Khan from Blackburn have launched their own make-up range

Sisters launch new range of cruelty free make-up

Thousands turn out at celebration to mark birth of Prophet Muhammed

Thousands turn out at celebration to mark birth of Prophet Muhammed

Video & Pictures

Thousands turn out at celebration to mark birth of Prophet Muhammed

Mum and daughter marvel at ‘Allah’ written in aubergine

Mum and daughter marvel at ‘Allah’ written in aubergine

Mum and daughter marvel at ‘Allah’ written in aubergine

Shrivardhan Tigers sponsored by Triangle Cove were winners on the day

Shrivardhan Tigers sponsored by Triangle Cove were winners on the day

Shrivardhan Tigers clinch annual FaceKonnect football cup

Councillor Nazam Azam

Councillor Nazam Azam

North of England

Councillor relives horrendous moment he realised man struck by BMW was his own father

Man convicted of the brutal murder of taxi driver 20 years ago

Aqib Fiaz celebrates victory

Aqib Fiaz celebrates victory

North of England

Aqib Fiaz edges to victory after tough build-up

Schoolgirl's amazing snacks helps to fund patient treatment gowns

Schoolgirl's amazing snacks helps to fund patient treatment gowns

Schoolgirl's amazing snacks fund patient treatment gowns

Maryam Naeem who received a life-saving kidney transplant during the pandemic

Maryam Naeem who received a life-saving kidney transplant during the pandemic

Kidney transplant during the pandemic saves life of woman

(Image: Junoon Cafe)

(Image: Junoon Cafe)

‘Chaos, Covid, and confusion’: Shisha Cafes gear-up to open for the first time in nine months

An artist's impression of how the first Leon drive-thru will look

An artist's impression of how the first Leon drive-thru will look

North of England

Leon to launch first drive-thru restaurant after Issa brothers’ takeover