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Council and police carry out late-night taxi and private hire checks in Blackburn with Darwen
Twenty taxi and private hire vehicles were stopped and inspected during a late-night joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire Police, with penalty points issued to five drivers.
Apprenticeship, Graduate and Entry-Level Recruitment Open Evening announced
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting people to a recruitment open evening focused on apprenticeships, graduate roles and entry-level opportunities.
Council and police carry out late-night taxi and private hire checks in Blackburn with Darwen
Twenty taxi and private hire vehicles were stopped and inspected during a late-night joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire Police, with penalty points issued to five drivers.
Apprenticeship, Graduate and Entry-Level Recruitment Open Evening announced
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting people to a recruitment open evening focused on apprenticeships, graduate roles and entry-level opportunities.
A live tribute to George Harrison is coming to Blackburn Empire for one night only – featuring My Sweet Lord, Something, Got My Mind Set on You and more, performed live with the story behind the music.
The Canal & River Trust is inviting people across Lancashire to volunteer by water, helping care for canals, rivers and towpaths while making a real difference in local communities.
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Watch the moment a wanted man is chased along a pavement in Blackburn town centre by mounted police
A man wanted on recall to prison was arrested in dramatic fashion in Blackburn after attempting to flee police, only to be chased down the pavement in Blackburn Town Centre by a mounted officer.
Hobkirk launches January Sale with 25% off across a huge range
Local sewing and craft specialists Hobkirk Sewing Machines have launched their January Sale, with 25% off a wide range of products available both online and in store.
Long-standing Darwen fashion boutique Solitaire announces closure after 48 years
A well-known independent fashion boutique in Darwen has announced it will close its doors after nearly five decades in business.
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