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Peace Vigil for Israel and Palestine

Published on Wednesday 18 October 2023 at 5:32 pm

An open invitation is being shared to a peace vigil at Blackburn Town Hall Square. 

Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum and Blackburn with Darwen Council are calling for an end to all violence in and around Israel and Gaza.

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CCTV leads Council crackdown on litterbugs

Published on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 5:47 pm

 

A Bastwell and Daisyfield councillor has welcomed a newly-installed CCTV camera at a notorious littering hot-spot and warned offenders that they could face a fine of up to £150.

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Blackburn with Darwen businesses reminded of new single-use plastic items ban

Published on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 5:23 pm

Nearly one week after the law change banning certain single-use plastic items in England was introduced by the Government, Blackburn with Darwen Council officers are reminding businesses that they could face a fine if they fail to implement the new changes.

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Darwen’s iconic Jubilee Tower set to celebrate its 125th birthday!

Published on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 2:34 pm

Sunday will mark 125 years since Darwen Tower was officially opened – read our special Shuttle feature written by celebrated Darwen historian, Harold Heys:

September 24th marks the 125th anniversary of the official opening of Darwen Tower after 16 months of hard graft by a small team on the windswept moors.

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Last chance to hit Heritage Festival

Published on Thursday 14 September 2023 at 1:22 pm

The Blackburn and Darwen Heritage Open Days Festival – the community-led festival of history and culture involving local volunteers and organisations – is continuing apace and there is still time to visit and take part in a whole range of activities and events.

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