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Blackburn with Darwen relaunches Ageing Well support for over-50s
The council’s Public Health team has relaunched its Ageing Well work, with a focus on helping residents aged 50 and over stay…
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Blackburn boxing stalwart Yaqoob Hussain MBE to officiate at Porto Box Cup
Blackburn’s Yaqoob Hussain MBE is heading to Portugal to officiate at the Porto Box Cup, taking more than 50 years of boxing…
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Final phase of Griffin regeneration to get under way in Blackburn
Work is due to begin on the final phase of the Griffin housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn, bringing 80 new homes to…
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School event brings 1,350 pupils together to tackle exploitation and safety
Around 1,350 students took part in a Blackburn with Darwen event aimed at helping young people spot exploitation, know where to get…
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Blackburn Cathedral appoints 14 new Honorary Canons from across Lancashire
Fourteen people from Blackburn and across Lancashire have been appointed as Honorary Canons at Blackburn Cathedral, with the new group bringing experience…
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Begin2Sing to bring free singing sessions for new parents to Blackburn
A Darwen singing project that has been building confidence and wellbeing since last year is set to expand into Blackburn with weekly…
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New youth centre at Audley & Queen’s Park moves closer to opening
A new youth provision at Audley & Queen’s Park Children’s Centre is nearly finished, as part of almost £10m of investment in…
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Blackburn school helped test new emergency lessons for Lancashire children
A free new toolkit teaching primary-age children what to do in an emergency is being rolled out across Lancashire after being tested…
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Northern cancellations fall on Blackburn line as overcrowding starts to ease
Train passengers using Blackburn and Darwen routes are being told services have become more reliable, with Northern reporting fewer cancellations and a…
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Mill Hill FC lands £150,000 boost to bring senior teams back home
Mill Hill Football Club is set for £150,000 of ground improvements at Waterfall Street after £125,000 was secured through the Government’s Local…
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Darwen community groups and venues share £270,000 funding pot
Twelve projects across Darwen are set to receive more than £270,000 in the first round of the new Darwen Community Fund, with…
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Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to help shape future housing plans
People across Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to fill in a housing survey that will help decide what kinds of homes…