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Dozens of people turn out for vigil

Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 12:25 pm

Dozens of people came to Blackburn Town Hall to show their support for victims of recent terrorist attacks.

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From X Factor to the bright lights of Darwen!

Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 12:16 pm

Darwen’s glittering Christmas Lights will be switched on by X Factor’s Max Stone this Saturday.

Max, who made it to the final 10 acts on the X Factor, and is replacing Union J in the Darwen event, will be giving a live performance for the crowd.

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Temporary traffic delays at Ewood

Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 11:46 am

Motorists are being advised to take alternative routes during resurfacing works starting Monday, November 23.

Areas to be resurfaced are:

• The bottom of Livesey Branch Road and the New Link Road.

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Special guests dropped in to a Blackburn school to see work produced by children in a British values competition

Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 9:00 am

Special guests dropped in to a Blackburn school to see work produced by children in a British values competition

Pupils at Audley Juniors had to come up with a quiz about Britain and the best ones were awarded with a commemoration coin each.

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Generous joggers are set to pound the streets in aid of a poorly five-year-old boy

Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 10:28 am

Little Theo Power from Blackburn was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma – an aggressive form of childhood cancer – in July.

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Local Plan decision set for December

Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 9:48 am

A new ‘Local Plan’ is set be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Forum.

The plan is being presented to the meeting in December and could see more prosperity and transformation in the borough.

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Vigil to honour victims of Paris terror attack

Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 4:02 pm

A vigil to honour those killed and wounded in recent terror attacks across the world will take place tomorrow (November 17)

Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, will join members of the faith community to mourn the dead and show solidarity with those affected.

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Business interest high for One Cathedral Square

Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 3:01 pm

The Council has welcomed a high number of inquiries from firms interested in relocating to brand new grade A offices at Blackburn’s stunning Cathedral Quarter.

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Blackburn is gearing up for a Christmas pop extravaganza!

Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 2:57 pm

This year’s Christmas Lights Switch On in Blackburn takes place this Thursday, November 19 and a line-up of stars will be there to tempt all the family to the town centre for the party of the year.

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Alcohol Awareness Week

Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 11:37 am

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place this week with various events planned around Blackburn with Darwen to encourage people to think more about their alcohol intake.

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Minute’s silence for victims of the Paris terrorist attacks

Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 9:50 am

The Union Flag will fly at half-mast outside Blackburn Town Hall and Darwen Town Hall  today (Monday 16 November 2015)

Council leader Mohammed Khan will lead a minute​’s silence on the Blackburn town hall steps at 11am as part of a Europe-wide mark of respect and solidarity, in remembrance of those who lost their lives.

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Adoption rates in Blackburn with Darwen best in the country

Published on Friday 13 November 2015 at 1:22 pm

More children in Blackburn with Darwen are finding their forever families than anywhere else in the country.

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What’s on Monday, 16th November 2015 to Sunday 22nd November 2015

Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 5:50 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16^th November 2015 to Sunday, 22^nd November 2015

Don’t Forget: Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday, 19^th Nov from 5pm & Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday, 21st Nov from 4pm.

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Hundreds remember the fallen

Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:52 pm

Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to Remembrance Sunday services across the borough at the weekend.

And it was a very special occasion for former prisoner of war, 95-year-old Alf Davey, who was made VIP guest for the United Service of Remembrance held at Blackburn Cathedral and the wreath-laying at the Corporation Park Gardens.

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Council thanks community group for support on Remembrance Week

Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:40 pm

The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has thanked community groups and volunteers who supported the borough’s Remembrance week events.

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