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Moor fire ban renewed for another three years across West Pennine Moors
A protection order aimed at cutting the risk of wildfires on the West Pennine Moors has been renewed for another three years,…
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Have your say on proposed bus service changes in Blackburn with Darwen
More frequent buses, longer operating hours and new links to places not currently served are among the changes being proposed for Blackburn…
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Lancashire councils set out next step in reorganisation plan
Chief executives from Lancashire’s 15 councils have responded to government on the next stage of local government reorganisation, with four new unitary…
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New plan to shape future of Blackburn Railway Station
Blackburn with Darwen Council has commissioned ARUP to draw up a new long-term vision for Blackburn Railway Station and the area around…
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Ribbon cut on Blackburn scheme built to house NHS workers near the hospital
A new affordable housing scheme for NHS workers has been formally opened in Blackburn — the first of its kind in the…
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Rare Government Art Collection works coming to Darwen in mobile museum visit
A travelling museum carrying pieces from the Government Art Collection is heading to Darwen this summer, with the Art Explora Mobile Museum…
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Blackburn Cathedral flower exhibition to bring parishes from across Lancashire under one roof
Blackburn Cathedral is set to fill with floral displays later this month as churches from across Lancashire take part in a four-day…
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Lancashire transport body names Karen Cassar as new director
The Lancashire Combined County Authority has appointed Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport. She says the role is a homecoming,…
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Pleasington Cemetery extension could secure burial space for years to come
Blackburn with Darwen Council wants to extend Pleasington Cemetery on land next to the current site, with plans for 4,000 new burial…
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Kier lined up for Blackburn’s £45m Star Square scheme
Kier is set to be appointed contractor for Blackburn’s Star Square development, a £45m project that forms part of what is being…
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Phil Riley backs Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley says Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029 would be good news for…
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Darwen landlord fined more than £4,500 after ignoring waste warnings
A Darwen landlord has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after rubbish was left at three properties despite repeated warnings from…