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Darwen lady joins management team at Egerton Manor - Image shows Martha Hamill left and Joanne Morton right scaled

Darwen lady joins management team at Egerton Manor

Tue 06 Feb, 2024

Martha Hamill and Darwen’s Joanne Morton have been appointed manager and deputy manager respectively at New Care’s Egerton Manor on Blackburn Road in Bolton.

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Lancashire-based car dealerships bring the joy of the circus to children across the UK with a donation to Circus Starr

Tue 06 Feb, 2024

2023 saw car dealer group Swansway Motor Group donate a record-breaking yearly total of £20,940 to the not-for-profit organisation Circus Starr.

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Alcedo Care appoints two new nurses in Blackburn

Tue 06 Feb, 2024

Alcedo Care Group continues to invest in its portfolio of nurse-led services with the appointment of two adult complex care nurses, based from the Blackburn office.

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National Festival of Making invite public to take part in largest ever exhibition of the nation’s hobbies

Tue 06 Feb, 2024

Members of the public are invited to take part in The Hobby Cave, the largest ever exhibition of the UK’s hobbies.

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Blackburn Audi team member raising money for Crohn’s and Colitis

Tue 06 Feb, 2024

Blackburn Audi Receptionist Taylor Dobson is taking on a month-long challenge to raise money and awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis.

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Former Thwaites Town Centre Site to become Temporary Vehicle Storage Depot

Mon 15 Jan, 2024

Blackburn with Darwen Council and Maple Grove Developments have agreed for Leyland DAF Trucks to use the former Thwaites brewery site in Blackburn as temporary storage for commercial vehicles.

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Blackburn is still being hit by higher Petrol & Diesel Prices than nearby towns

Mon 15 Jan, 2024

Blackburn continues to be one of the most expensive areas to buy petrol and diesel in the region.

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Swansway Strengthens Employee Mental Health Support with New Mental Health First Aider

Mon 15 Jan, 2024

Swansway Motor Group has recently strengthened its mental health support for team members by adding a newly qualified mental health first aider, adding another to their team.

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Mortgage Rate Changes Mean Now Is The Time To Buy New In Blackburn

Mon 15 Jan, 2024

IF REDUCED utility bills, savings on mortgage rates and a home shaped around your lifestyle sounds appealing, then it’s time to buy a new Kingswood home in Lancashire. As families

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Hampton by Hilton Blackburn Empowers Sustainable Hospitality with Solar Panel Integration

Mon 15 Jan, 2024

Hampton by Hilton Blackburn proudly announces a monumental leap towards sustainability through the installation of cutting-edge solar panels.

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Blackburn Audi Duo Complete Accreditations

Mon 15 Jan, 2024

Blackburn Audi sales executives Adam Ughratdar and Jonathan Cartwright have recently completed brand-administered Audi New and Used Car Sales Accreditation, with Adam also completing his Audi Sport New Car Accreditation.

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Blackburn Audi has life-saving defibrillators fitted as part of a nationwide initiative

Mon 15 Jan, 2024

Swansway Motor Group has recently completed the installation of defibrillators at all their sites, including Lancashire-based Blackburn Audi, Preston Audi, and Volkswagen Van Centre Preston.

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Creating catalysts for connection in Darwen

Tue 12 Dec, 2023

Dawn Juson, based in Darwen , has been getting involved with Food for Life’s Cook and Share campaign through her volunteer-run Let’s Get Growing workshops. Dawn, alongside her colleague Simone

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Swansway’s Driving the Christmas Spirit for a 10th Consecutive Christmas.

Tue 12 Dec, 2023

Car dealer group Swansway has kicked off its festive mission to bring smiles to children and families across the UK. For the 10th Christmas in a row, the motor group

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Blackburn Town Centre Parking Charges to increase in 2024

Tue 05 Dec, 2023

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced they are to increase the cost of parking in Blackburn Town Centre from 5th February 2024.

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Darwen Food Share CIC Raises £7126.55 through Inspirational Sleep Out Fundraiser

Mon 04 Dec, 2023

In a remarkable display of dedication and community spirit, Darwen Food Share Community Interest Company (CIC) successfully raised £7126.55 during a challenging sleep-out event held at Whitehall Park, Darwen, on

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Step Into Christmas History: The Exchange Unveils Historic Christmas Tree Festival

Thu 23 Nov, 2023

This weekend, The Exchange invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with its inaugural historic Christmas Tree Festival. A heartwarming celebration of past, present, and future.

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Milestone reached at Blackburn development

Thu 23 Nov, 2023

A QUARTER of homes have sold at Kingswood’s new collection in Blackburn.

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Road Safety Activity Packs

Wed 22 Nov, 2023

Swansway Motor Group, on behalf of Preston Audi, Blackburn Audi, and Volkswagen Van Centre Lancashire are partaking in Road Safety week by providing free road safety learning resources, through educational activity packs and advice pages on their blog.

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It’s Good News but only 30% turnout for Blackburn BID Third-Term Renewal

Sat 18 Nov, 2023

Why do so few businesses take part in the BID voting process.

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An Invitation to Join Christmas Tree Festival at The Exchange

Wed 25 Oct, 2023

People across the borough have seized the opportunity to be part of the inaugural Christmas Tree Festival at the former Cotton Exchange on King William Street in Blackburn. For those who haven’t yet registered, there’s still a chance to join this unique celebration of community spirit.

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Local talent to shine at Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on

Mon 23 Oct, 2023

Blackburn town centre is gearing up their Christmas lights switch-on event this year, with a show-stopping musicals extravaganza on the programme.

The ‘From Broadway to Blackburn: Christmas Lights Switch On Spectacular’ will take place on Saturday, November 25th from 2.30pm on King William Street.

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Central Radio is expanding into Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley

Mon 23 Oct, 2023

“Proper” local radio is returning to Blackburn, Burnley and Darwen in November, with the launch of ‘Central Radio North West’

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Christmas Lights Switch On Events in Lancashire

Sun 22 Oct, 2023

Most local towns have now announced details of their Christmas Lights Switch on Events and here they are

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The Best of the Worst – Wish us Luck on our New Food Review Series

Sun 22 Oct, 2023

This week we begin our “Best of the Worst” to visit the worst rated restaurants or takeaways in Blackburn and Darwen.

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Giveaways & Free Spooky Sundaes as Creams Cafe to Host Spooktacular Grand Opening in Blackburn

Fri 20 Oct, 2023

Creams Cafe, the UK’s leading dessert restaurant brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Blackburn on Thursday, 26th October 2023!

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The Top 10 Restaurants in Blackburn according to Tripadvisor – Do you agree?

Fri 20 Oct, 2023

The current Top 10 sit down restaurants in Blackburn. Do you agree or is your favourite missing from the list?

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N-Trance to Headline Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On!

Tue 17 Oct, 2023

Darwen’s Christmas lights switch on will be headlined by 90s dance act N-Trance on Saturday, November 18th.

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The Butlers Arms to Open its Doors on 23rd October

Sun 15 Oct, 2023

In exciting news, The Butlers Arms will be opening its doors on Monday, October 23rd!

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Blackburn Town Centre Shoppers’ Car Park covered in “litter for months”

Sun 15 Oct, 2023

A local shopkeeper has contacted Blackburn Life about the “shocking state” of areas of Blackburn Town Centre, including a shoppers’ pay and display car park, dead plant displays and filthy entrances into the town.

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Blackburn Wilko Store Closure date announced

Sat 23 Sep, 2023

Blackburn Wilko store is set to close its doors for the last time on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

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Meet the Stars of Beauty and the Beast In Mall Blackburn

Fri 22 Sep, 2023

Blackburn’s Panto Season to Get Off to a Roaring Start with Enchanting Meet & Greet in the Mall

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Chopstix Reopens After £100k Revamp with Free Food for the First 100 Customers

Fri 22 Sep, 2023

Pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is set to reopen its Blackburn with Darwen store on Monday 25th September after a £100k revamp.

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Murder probe launched after man found dead in Blackburn flat - Lancashire Police

15 Charged in Drug Investigation

Fri 15 Sep, 2023

Fifteen people have been charged as part of a Lancashire Constabulary investigation into the supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis across East Lancashire.

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St John’s Church: A new chapter for historic Blackburn building

Thu 14 Sep, 2023

Artist impressions have been released for the first time of how Blackburn’s St John’s church could be transformed into a high-quality, sustainable workspace.

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Transdev guarantees job interview for Wilko staff facing redundancy

Thu 14 Sep, 2023

Come and talk to us about a fresh start – that’s the offer from North West bus operator Transdev to workers facing redundancy following the collapse of high street retailer Wilko.

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