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Get ready to bounce! Giant inflatable arena opens in Blackburn
A brand new high-energy indoor attraction is set to launch in Blackburn next week – and it’s bringing a giant inflatable experience to the town.

Darwen teacher’s 16-year fundraiser hits £100,000 as he retires
A much-loved Darwen teacher is retiring after helping raise an incredible £100,000 for a local children’s hospice – leaving behind a legacy that has inspired generations of pupils.

Get ready to bounce! Giant inflatable arena opens in Blackburn
A brand new high-energy indoor attraction is set to launch in Blackburn next week – and it’s bringing a giant inflatable experience to the town.

Darwen teacher’s 16-year fundraiser hits £100,000 as he retires
A much-loved Darwen teacher is retiring after helping raise an incredible £100,000 for a local children’s hospice – leaving behind a legacy that has inspired generations of pupils.

Blackburn’s Yaqoob Hussain MBE is heading to Portugal to officiate at the Porto Box Cup, taking more than 50 years of boxing experience onto the international stage.

Work is due to begin on the final phase of the Griffin housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn, bringing 80 new homes to the area, including privately owned and affordable properties.
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School event brings 1,350 pupils together to tackle exploitation and safety
Around 1,350 students took part in a Blackburn with Darwen event aimed at helping young people spot exploitation, know where to get help and talk openly about the pressures they face.

Blackburn Cathedral appoints 14 new Honorary Canons from across Lancashire
Fourteen people from Blackburn and across Lancashire have been appointed as Honorary Canons at Blackburn Cathedral, with the new group bringing experience from parish ministry, education, architecture and ecumenical work.

Begin2Sing to bring free singing sessions for new parents to Blackburn
A Darwen singing project that has been building confidence and wellbeing since last year is set to expand into Blackburn with weekly sessions for new parents and families at Babyzone in Blackburn Youth Zone.
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