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Begin2Sing auditions open for soloists on second Darwen single
Auditions are being held in Darwen for local soloists to take the lead on Shake Off The Rain, the second single from Begin2Sing. The community singing project says the track will feature voices from people who have taken part in its free workshops over the past year.

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 148.9p to 171.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Begin2Sing auditions open for soloists on second Darwen single
Auditions are being held in Darwen for local soloists to take the lead on Shake Off The Rain, the second single from Begin2Sing. The community singing project says the track will feature voices from people who have taken part in its free workshops over the past year.

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 148.9p to 171.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to take simple precautions as an amber heat-health alert comes into force across the North West from Wednesday morning.
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley has officially opened new show homes at two Darwen developments, where buyers are already showing interest and first completions are expected next month.
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Blackburn leaders back Lancashire Mind’s Summer Solstice walk
The Council Leader and Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen will join support for Lancashire Mind’s Summer Solstice Walking Challenge at Witton Park Athletics Arena on Monday 22 June, with people invited to drop in and walk any distance during the day.
Blackburn Pride marks five years with parade, stage show and town centre celebration
Blackburn Pride Festival returns on Saturday 20 June for its fifth year, with a parade from Cathedral Square, live performances, community stalls and entertainment outside the Town Hall until 6pm.
Blackburn pupils keep walking and wheeling to school in growing council scheme
New figures show 78% of school trips in Blackburn with Darwen are now made actively, with walking making up more than half of journeys and car use falling sharply.
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