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Stars light up Blackburn and Darwen for Christmas

Published on Thursday 16 October 2014 at 9:21 am

Visitors to this year’s Christmas lights switch in Blackburn will be seeing double !

X factor twins Jedward – otherwise known as John and Edward Grimes – will be flicking the switch on November 20 outside the town hall in King William Street.

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Co-ordinators talk about work in the community

Published on Monday 6 October 2014 at 2:32 pm

Two Community Wellbeing Co-ordinators talk about the work they have done within the community.

Sonya Rustidge, whose role covers Blackburn West, and Jackie Cumpstey who works across Blackburn East, have enabled residents to get involved in activities such as coffee mornings, cookery sessions and tea dances, helping those who may feel isolated.

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Blackburn with Darwen Shuttle September 2014 issue available for download

Published on Friday 3 October 2014 at 2:44 pm

The latest downloadable Shuttle is now available for you to read. September's Shuttle contains articles on Good Neighbour Awards ceremony – report and pictures, Quarter of Council services hit by cuts, Blackburn is Open: Artists launch new pop up shop, Heritage festival, Cathedral Quarter investment update, New leisure centre images, Do it Online: Council digital services and much more.

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Let’s Adopt Facebook page launched

Published on Tuesday 23 September 2014 at 9:38 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption service has launched a new Facebook page for people who are interested in finding out more about adopting a child. People are urged to ‘like’ the Facebook page, Let's Adopt - Blackburn with Darwen, to get regular updates, information and advice about adopting a child, as well as details of training and events.

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