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The Government has announced plans to replace Lancashire’s 15 councils with four new unitary authorities, including an East Lancashire council covering Blackburn…
Three Blackburn landlords have been prosecuted after ignoring council warnings over a home with damp, mould and no heating, and each has…
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley has written to Liz Kendall MP saying the planned under-16 social media ban should be…
People living in terraced homes across Blackburn with Darwen can now get help to charge an electric vehicle outside their front door,…
The Mayor and council leader are backing Srebrenica Memorial Week, saying Blackburn with Darwen must continue to stand against hatred, discrimination and…
Blackburn’s annual Civic Sunday will be held this Sunday at Blackburn Cathedral, after being postponed in May when new Mayor Councillor Mahfooz…
Students in Blackburn with Darwen have become the first in the country to complete the new MEGA Scholarship scheme — and some…
More than 100 lighting columns have been replaced on Yew Tree Drive and Ramsgreave Drive, along with new signs, illuminated sign heads…
Blackburn with Darwen Council says just one or two missed paychecks, an unexpected bill or a relationship breakdown can be enough to…
Johnny Vegas, a Bhangra dancing robot and a packed programme of makers, performances and workshops helped the National Festival of Making pull…
Blackburn with Darwen Council is asking people to have their say on the future of Corporation Park Conservatory after more than 1,500…
Demolition work at the former Blackamoor Inn is due to start on Monday, July 6, with a road closure planned later in…
