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Public asked for views on proposed Curlew sculpture for Darwen Moor
Residents are being invited to comment on plans for Curlew Calling, a four-metre sculpture that could be placed beside the walking route…
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Darwen curlew sculpture plans go out to public consultation
Residents are being asked for their views on a proposed four-metre curlew sculpture for Darwen, planned for a gateway to the West…
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Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 161.9p to 184.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and…
Council
23 new apprentices start at Blackburn Town Hall as council marks 15 years of scheme
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed 23 new apprentices and graduates into roles across the borough, as its apprenticeship programme reaches 15…
Council
Blackburn and Darwen invited to World Suicide Prevention Day walk, vigil and information stalls
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being invited to mark World Suicide Prevention Day next week with a walk, vigil and marketplace…
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Blackburn with Darwen Council steps up action against rogue landlords
Blackburn with Darwen Council says it is tightening its grip on rogue landlords, using new Government powers to act faster and hit…
Council
Rare 1535 Tyndale New Testament goes on show at Blackburn Cathedral
A rare 1535 edition of William Tyndale’s English New Testament, on loan from the British Library, is now on display at Blackburn…
Council
New Discover Darwen website launched to showcase town’s events, shops and attractions
A new Discover Darwen website has gone live, bringing together what’s on, where to eat, where to shop and other key information…
Council
Blackburn College expands animal care courses to Witton Park
Blackburn College is bringing its Animal Care and Animal Management training to Witton Park from September, after work by Blackburn with Darwen…
Council
Mayor’s charity appeal passes £20,000 for Nightsafe and Derian House
More than £20,000 has been raised in under three months for the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen’s chosen charities, Nightsafe and Derian…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen GCSE students celebrate results day
Young people across Blackburn with Darwen are getting their GCSE results today, with schools and colleges praising their hard work as many…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to have their say on the future of adult social care
Thousands of people in Blackburn with Darwen already rely on adult social care – and residents now have until Sunday 20 September…