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Happy Diwali!

Published on Friday 25 October 2019 at 10:49 am

Today we share greetings to everyone who’ll be celebrating Diwali over the weekend. Wishing you happy times with your loved ones during the festival of lights.

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Warm a heart, give a coat

Published on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 9:21 am

Help keep vulnerable people warm this winter by donating an unwanted coat.

For the second year running Rotarians in Lancashire are collecting your old, unwanted coats and giving them to charities that support the homeless, refugees, children living in poverty and people fleeing domestic violence (to name a few).

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Free workshops for Get Online Week

Published on Friday 11 October 2019 at 9:25 am

Blackburn with Darwen Libraries will be running a variety of workshops that provide opportunities to learn more about being online as part of Get Online Week, which runs from Monday, October 14 until Sunday, October 20.

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New funding from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership brings investment to the borough

Published on Thursday 3 October 2019 at 3:46 pm

Statement from Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Growth and Development:

“I am absolutely delighted to announce that the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership has approved more than £4m worth of funding for two major projects in Blackburn and Darwen.

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Over 50s Group call out for fresh faces

Published on Tuesday 1 October 2019 at 11:06 am

An over 50s group in Blackburn with Darwen is on the lookout for new members.

The group, based at Greenfields Community Centre on Green Lane, Blackburn has been running for 17 years and offers a place for people aged 50 and above to meet new people and take part in various activities, including the occasional day trip.

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EU Exit business update

Published on Monday 30 September 2019 at 11:44 am

Further advice for businesses on the EU settlement scheme has been issued by the Government.

Online information is now available so people and businesses can start to plan ahead and make sure they are up to date with business legislation.

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We did it!

Published on Wednesday 18 September 2019 at 4:09 pm

Nick Knowles and his DIY SOS team of building experts ­along with hundreds of volunteers, including many Council staff have helped to transform an old church hall into luxury accommodation for Blackburn-based charity Nightsafe.

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