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What’s On in Blackburn and Darwen: 7th November to 13th November 2016

Published on November 4, 2016 at 10:17 am

Events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 7^th November to Sunday, 13^th November 2016.

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Stay safe this bonfire night

Published on November 2, 2016 at 5:56 pm

Residents are being advised to enjoy a safe Bonfire night this weekend by buying fireworks from licensed retailers.

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School Appeal Panel Members wanted

Published on November 2, 2016 at 3:10 pm

Are you interested in Education and want to get involved? Would you like to become involved in an important, impartial service provided to parents and schools?

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Your views of childcare in Blackburn with Darwen

Published on November 2, 2016 at 1:37 pm

A survey has been created to help find out about childcare in Blackburn with Darwen

The survey only takes a few minutes and will help Blackburn with Darwen plan for services in the future.

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East Lancashire Hospitals chosen as ‘faster diagnosis standard’ site

Published on November 2, 2016 at 12:11 pm

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) has been chosen by NHS England to lead a national pilot scheme to look at ways of speeding up the diagnosis of cancer.

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Coronation Street star joins line up for Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch On

Published on November 2, 2016 at 10:51 am

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been announced as the latest celebrity to join the line-up for Blackburn’s sci-fi themed Christmas Lights Switch On.

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Blackburn in Bloom Scoops Gold Award

Published on November 2, 2016 at 10:47 am

Blackburn is celebrating after winning “Gold” at the 2016 Royal Horticultural Society’s North West in Bloom Awards which honour the region’s greenest and most beautiful locations.

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Get involved in shaping the future of local health and social care

Published on November 2, 2016 at 10:13 am

Residents are invited to get involved, debate and help shape the future of health and social care in East Lancashire at an upcoming engagement event.

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Lancashire councils earn success on road to Combined Authority

Published on October 31, 2016 at 4:06 pm

Councils in Lancashire are celebrating after being awarded £260,000 of funding just weeks after setting up a shadow Combined Authority for the county.

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Schools take the plunge at King Georges Hall

Published on October 31, 2016 at 2:50 pm

Three local primary schools have been invited to hear one of the UK’s top symphonic ensembles.

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Ella lights up special event to celebrate looked after children

Published on October 31, 2016 at 2:04 pm

A celebration of achievement ceremony was held at King George’s Hall to award young people who are living in care in Blackburn with Darwen – with help from local singing star Ella Shaw.

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