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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 149.9p to 167.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Weekly overnight M65 Junction 5 closures set to start in May
Weekly overnight closures at M65 Junction 5 are due to begin on 11 May and are expected to run until September as part of the ongoing improvement scheme.
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 149.9p to 167.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Weekly overnight M65 Junction 5 closures set to start in May
Weekly overnight closures at M65 Junction 5 are due to begin on 11 May and are expected to run until September as part of the ongoing improvement scheme.
Private renting in England is set for its biggest shake-up in more than 30 years, with the new Renters’ Rights Act starting on 1 May 2026.
Val Ormerod has finished work at Blackburn with Darwen Council after nearly 55 years — a career that began when she walked into the Old Town Hall straight from school in 1971 and asked for a job.
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Sweet Success – Young Blackburn Brothers Bring Their Sweets to the Theatre
From a summer holiday idea to theatre shelves – two young Blackburn brothers are making big moves with their growing sweets brand, now available at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
£300 oil heating grant open for Blackburn with Darwen households off the gas grid
Blackburn with Darwen households that rely on oil for heating may be able to get a one-off £300 payment to help with refill costs. The council is taking applications from eligible residents who are off the gas grid and struggling to pay.
St Aidan’s short breaks service keeps ‘good’ CQC rating after full inspection
St Aidan’s short breaks service in Blackburn has kept its ‘good’ rating after a full Care Quality Commission inspection in February and March, with inspectors praising the kindness, compassion and welcome shown to guests.
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