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Free Blackburn Cathedral tours return for Heritage Open Days this September
Blackburn Cathedral will open its doors for a series of free guided tours in September as part of Heritage Open Days, but…
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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 146.9p to 174.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and…
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Blackburn early years service featured in national research on family support
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Early Years Service has been included in research looking at how early learning, childcare and wider family support…
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Lancashire set for four new councils in biggest local government shake-up in 50 years
The Government has announced plans to replace Lancashire’s 15 councils with four new unitary authorities, including an East Lancashire council covering Blackburn…
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Blackburn landlords fined after tenants left in damp, mould and no heating
Three Blackburn landlords have been prosecuted after ignoring council warnings over a home with damp, mould and no heating, and each has…
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Phil Riley urges young people to read as social media ban looms
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley has written to Liz Kendall MP saying the planned under-16 social media ban should be…
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Terraced homeowners in Blackburn with Darwen offered £100 EV charging cable channels
People living in terraced homes across Blackburn with Darwen can now get help to charge an electric vehicle outside their front door,…
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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 146.9p to 174.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and…
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Blackburn with Darwen leaders mark Srebrenica genocide anniversary
The Mayor and council leader are backing Srebrenica Memorial Week, saying Blackburn with Darwen must continue to stand against hatred, discrimination and…
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Civic Sunday returns to Blackburn Cathedral this Sunday
Blackburn’s annual Civic Sunday will be held this Sunday at Blackburn Cathedral, after being postponed in May when new Mayor Councillor Mahfooz…
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Blackburn with Darwen pupils become first in UK to finish MEGA digital scholarship
Students in Blackburn with Darwen have become the first in the country to complete the new MEGA Scholarship scheme — and some…
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Major street light upgrade completed on two Blackburn roads
More than 100 lighting columns have been replaced on Yew Tree Drive and Ramsgreave Drive, along with new signs, illuminated sign heads…