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Whalley Old Road full closure & improvement works
Blackburn with Darwen Council says planned highways works on Whalley Old Road will start with temporary traffic lights before a longer closure…
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£270,000 awarded to Blackburn with Darwen Council for three playgrounds
Blackburn with Darwen Council has secured funding to improve three playgrounds after a consultation with local residents, parents and children.
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Council proposes £505,000 fly-tipping crackdown in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council says a proposed £505,000 investment would strengthen its response to fly-tipping, including faster waste removal, stronger enforcement and…
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Blackburn’s Inspiring careers event returns for ninth year
Almost 2,000 young people attended Blackburn’s Inspiring at Blackburn Leisure Centre, where 68 exhibits offered information and guidance on life after school.
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The K’s to open King George’s Hall’s £13.5m makeover this weekend
The K’s will headline King George’s Hall’s grand reopening in Blackburn this Saturday, as the venue welcomes crowds back after a £13.5m…
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Lancashire minerals and waste plan opens for public comment
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to comment on the latest draft of Lancashire’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan, which…
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Luxmuralis space show set for Blackburn Cathedral return in February
Luxmuralis is coming back to Blackburn Cathedral with a new light and sound installation called SPACE, running for six nights in February…
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£90,000 boost to bring more live arts into Blackburn with Darwen libraries
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries, Blackpool Libraries and Culturapedia are joining forces after securing £90,000 from Arts Council England for a new two-year…
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Less than four weeks left to join Blackburn’s Grit Squad
Residents are being urged to sign up to Blackburn with Darwen’s Grit Squad scheme before applications close on Wednesday 14 October, as…
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King George’s Hall back in action after £13.5m makeover
King George’s Hall has welcomed audiences back for the first time after its £13.5m transformation, with Blackburn People’s Choir staging the venue’s…
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High Sheriff sees Blackburn’s heritage, youth work and community projects on borough visit
Lancashire’s High Sheriff, David Collinge DL, was shown a cross-section of Blackburn with Darwen during a visit that took in The Making…
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MP and councillor tour Persimmon developments for update on Blackburn and Darwen homes
Andy MacNae MP and Councillor Liz Johnson have visited Persimmon Homes Lancashire’s Bluebell Chase and Willow Grove schemes for an update on…