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Amber heat-health alert issued as Blackburn with Darwen told to stay cool
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 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.
Amber heat-health alert issued as Blackburn with Darwen told to stay cool
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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Blackburn M65 overnight closures on first phase end almost six weeks early
The first phase of overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65 has finished almost six weeks ahead of schedule, after favourable weather and work on site meant the closures were no longer needed.
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