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What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen 13th June to 19th June 2016

Published on Thursday 9 June 2016 at 3:57 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 13^th June to Sunday, 19^th June 2016.

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Roundabout Opportunities

Published on Thursday 9 June 2016 at 10:19 am

The first three organisations to take up the opportunity of sponsoring a roundabout in Blackburn have been revealed.

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EU voting registration deadline extended

Published on Wednesday 8 June 2016 at 5:17 pm

The deadline for registering to vote in the EU referendum has been extended.

The Electoral Commission is urging voters who are not already registered to vote to make an application before midnight on Thursday 9 June.

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Police urge people to stay safe during Ramadan

Published on Wednesday 8 June 2016 at 1:51 pm

POLICE in East Lancashire are urging residents to be vigilant and check their home security during the month of Ramadan.

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£12million development set for Darwen

Published on Wednesday 8 June 2016 at 10:03 am

The Together Housing Association is set to start work to develop a £12m project to provide housing for older people in Darwen.

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Come along to the Station to Station event for the Queen’s Birthday celebrations

Published on Tuesday 7 June 2016 at 2:42 pm

Join in the Queen’s Birthday celebrations this weekend. Stations in East Lancashire will be hosting public events to celebrate the Queen’s 90^th Birthday along with a number of other stations across the UK.

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By Skill & Hard Work – the latest issue

Published on Tuesday 7 June 2016 at 12:39 pm

A Blackburn firm that designs rides for a Swedish theme park, a baker who has given the humble pie a new lease of life and the UK’s first community rock pub – it’s all in the new By Skill & Hard Work.

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Travellers at Crosshill Special School

Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 7:51 pm

Officers are aware that travellers have encamped on the Crosshill Special School site.

Steps have been taken to serve formal notice and draft the associated paperwork on persons unknown on Monday 6 June 2016.  

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Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Advice for All service is changing

Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 3:59 pm

A partnership led by Shelter, including the Blackburn Carers Service and the Women’s Centre will be providing the very important and independent advice services – open to everyone in the borough.

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Council backs positive result on alcohol test sales

Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 11:45 am

Twelve off-licences came up trumps after refusing to sell alcohol to under-age test purchasers.

A team of officers from Blackburn with Darwen Council’s public protection department and local police led an operation to ensure under-18s are not being sold alcohol.

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What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen 5th June 2016 – 17th June 2016

Published on Thursday 2 June 2016 at 4:37 pm

To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.

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Region’s adoptive families share their stories

Published on Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 5:00 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption campaign, Let’s Adopt, has launched the region’s first ever book of adopted children’s stories

Adopted children and their families have shared their heartfelt stories as part of an ongoing campaign to encourage people to consider giving youngsters a ‘forever home’.

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Come along and remember your loved ones at a special memorial event this weekend

Published on Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 3:58 pm

People who have lost loved ones are invited to attend a special memorial service in Blackburn on Sunday, June 5, 2016.

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Health advice issued as Ramadhan gets set to start

Published on Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 3:42 pm

Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.

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Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards 2016 winners revealed

Published on Friday 27 May 2016 at 5:35 pm

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