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Next phase of Freckleton Street link road

Published on Tuesday 16 June 2015 at 1:20 pm

Following completion of Wainwright Bridge in 2008, the second phase of the Freckleton Street Link Road masterplan is set to continue.

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Works at Earcroft

Published on Tuesday 16 June 2015 at 1:14 pm

Highway works are due to take place at Earcroft over the next four weeks.

Starting from Monday June 22, utilities diversion works will be carried out on footpath next to Darwen Vale as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.

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Pendle to Parliament

Published on Monday 15 June 2015 at 2:59 pm

Author and hiker Nick Burton is off on a walking adventure from East Lancashire to the Houses of Parliament.

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Support the Armed Forces this June

Published on Friday 12 June 2015 at 3:09 pm

Residents are invited to attend flag raising ceremonies in front of Blackburn and Darwen town halls in support of the Armed Forces.

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What’s On 15 – 21 June 2015

Published on Thursday 11 June 2015 at 4:21 pm

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Opening of New Ewood Link Road

Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 3:34 pm

Part of a new link road at Ewood is due to open on Monday, June 15.

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Blackburn woman fined for dumping rubbish

Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 10:28 am

Complaints over abandoned household waste have led to £427 worth of fines for the home owner.

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Would you like to take over the running of Bangor Street Community Centre?

Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 8:51 am

Organisations are being sought who can take over the management of Bangor Street Community Centre.

Blackburn with Darwen Council is looking for a qualified and experienced group who can demonstrate that they are capable of effectively managing and developing the facility for the benefit of the community.

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Going for gold at cardiac awards

Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 7:41 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council has been awarded ‘gold’ status at the North West Ambulance Service’s CardiacSmart awards.

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Celebrate Refugee Week in Blackburn and Darwen

Published on Tuesday 9 June 2015 at 9:22 am

Arts, cultural and educational events will be staged across the borough to mark this year’s Refugee Week.

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Successful Prosecution

Published on Monday 8 June 2015 at 3:02 pm

Caroline Heys and Walter Jarvis of Queen Street Blackburn have been ordered to pay £690 each following a hearing at Blackburn Magistrates Court.

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Progress made in local fight against alcohol harms

Published on Monday 8 June 2015 at 1:52 pm

New figures released by Public Health England have shown that the borough’s public health programmes are continuing to make headway at reducing harms caused by alcohol in Blackburn with Darwen.

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Volunteers swing into bowling success

Published on Monday 8 June 2015 at 1:42 pm

Bowling greens in Blackburn with Darwen are thriving thanks to hard-working volunteers who have taken on the day-to-day running of the clubs, backed with support from the Council.

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Celebrate breastfeeding this month

Published on Friday 5 June 2015 at 10:39 am

Livesey Children’s and All Age Centre in Blackburn will host a special event on Monday, June 8 as part of East Lancashire’s ‘Celebrating Breastfeeding Month’.

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What’s On in Blackburn with Darwen 8 -14 June

Published on Thursday 4 June 2015 at 4:48 pm

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