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Unlock a smooth move in Blackburn this May

Tue 06 May, 2025

Considering your next home? Bovis Homes will provide tips for those looking to upsize, downsize or move up the property ladder at its special Home Movers weekend on 10th – 11th May.

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Hobkirk Launches Exclusive Sewing & Embroidery Offers This Spring

Tue 06 May, 2025

Hobkirk Sewing Machines in Blackburn is offering a series of exciting deals throughout May – perfect for sewing enthusiasts looking to upgrade their equipment or try something new.

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Thread Offer Sew Good – Hobkirk Launches 20% Discount on Popular Sewing Threads

Wed 30 Apr, 2025

Hobkirk Sewing Machines is offering a limited-time 20% discount on some of its most popular sewing threads — perfect for keen sewists planning their next project.

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Mayor Joins Celebrations at Blakewater Homecare Following CQC Success

Fri 11 Apr, 2025

Blakewater Homecare in Blackburn recently welcomed a special guest as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, paid a visit last Friday to celebrate the service’s recent success in its first CQC (Care Quality Commission) assessment.

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Spring into Savings with Hobkirk Sewing Machines!

Fri 11 Apr, 2025

Spring is here – and so is a fantastic Spring Sale from Hobkirk Sewing Machines, one of Blackburn’s best-loved crafting suppliers.

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Mother’s Day Special: Treat Mum (or Yourself!) to the Tula Pink x Oliso Mini Project Iron

Thu 27 Mar, 2025

Looking for the perfect gift for the crafty mum in your life? Or maybe you are the crafty mum who deserves something special? This Mother’s Day, Blackburn’s own Hobkirk Sewing Machines has just the thing!

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Can You Help Reunite Gill With Her Beloved Pub Files?

Wed 26 Mar, 2025

We’re putting a heartfelt call out to the people of Blackburn and beyond – can you help solve this local mystery?

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Enjoy FREE Delivery on Fabric & Haberdashery Orders at Hobkirk!

Wed 26 Mar, 2025

Calling all crafters, sewists, and fabric lovers! Blackburn’s very own Hobkirk Sewing Machines is treating you to an exclusive FREE delivery offer on all fabric and haberdashery orders over £5 – just in time to stock up on your spring sewing supplies.

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Housebuilder’s investment brings much-needed new places to Blackburn primary school

Wed 26 Mar, 2025

More than 20 extra places have become available at Longshaw Infant School’s nursery in Blackburn, following investment from homebuilder Countryside Homes

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Local Content Creator Reviews Blackburn’s Trending Takeaway

Mon 24 Feb, 2025

Blackburn’s food scene has been making waves on social media, and one takeaway in particular has caught the attention of food lovers and content creators alike—Fry Chicks Randal St, Blackburn.

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Five in a row for Blackburn’s Alcedo Care Group

Wed 10 Jul, 2024

Blackburn-based Alcedo Care Group Home has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Large Home Care Groups in the UK for the fifth consecutive year. Selected from 856 home

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Alcedo’s Blackburn team helps raise £6k for Spinal Injuries Association

Tue 25 Jun, 2024

A fearless team of 30 individuals from across Alcedo Care Group, including employees from its Blackburn branch on Anchor Court in Darwen, have come together to raise more than £6,000

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Major Investment in Blackburn’s Wildlife

Tue 25 Jun, 2024

A significant investment is being made into the protection and enhancement of Blackburn’s natural habitats over the next three years, as part of a £793,000 contribution by five-star housebuilder, Bovis

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Tributes for Jack Straw at Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone charity event

Tue 16 Apr, 2024

Rt Hon Jack Straw was honoured and celebrated for his commitment and contribution to the Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone at a packed-out event hosted by the charity at Blackburn Rovers on 27 March.

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Lancashire’s Art in Manufacturing Boosts Industrial-Art Collaboration

Tue 16 Apr, 2024

Four artists have been commissioned to work with world-leading manufacturers as part of Art in Manufacturing, the headline commissioning programme for the National Festival of Making in Blackburn, Lancashire.

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Get a helping hand to move in Blackburn

Tue 16 Apr, 2024

KINGSWOOD Homes is hosting an informative event to let house hunters know how they can help to sell their current home.

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Lancashire Town has the most dangerous drivers in the North West.

Tue 16 Apr, 2024

ecent data from the DVLA on UK driving licences suggests that Bacup has the most dangerous drivers in the North West, based on points per population, with Blackburn coming in in seventh spot.

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£10 Million Milestone for Blackburn BNI Group

Mon 18 Mar, 2024

A Blackburn-based BNI chapter is celebrating after its members generated over £2 million in the last year, bringing the total amount of work referred within the group to over £10 million since its launch.

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Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Heralds Careers Fair Success

Mon 18 Mar, 2024

Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, was the guest of honour at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s Careers Fair on Thursday 29th February 2024.

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Swansway Motor Group partners with Community Foundation for Lancashire to support causes in the local area

Tue 20 Feb, 2024

Family-owned and run Swansway Motor Group has recently partnered with four community foundations across the West Midlands and North West with plans to support them in 2024.

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Huge Saving Incentives For Blackburn Homebuyers

Tue 20 Feb, 2024

Countryside Homes launches exclusive initiatives for reservations made throughout February

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Wellies are the dress code for housebuilder event in Blackburn

Tue 20 Feb, 2024

KINGSWOOD Homes are hosting a ‘Wellies On’ event on Saturday 24th February at Green Hills.

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Hops and Dreams: Gill Singh’s Hunt to find her Precious Pub Files!

Wed 14 Feb, 2024

Gill Singh is on a mission: to track down her cherished “Pub Files”, which she regrets losing in 2011.

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Atique Malik returns to Blackburn Audi as General Sales Manager

Wed 07 Feb, 2024

Atique Malik has returned to Swansway Motor Group, taking on the General Sales Manager at Blackburn Audi.

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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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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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