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Healthy business breakfast to launch new website in Blackburn

Published on September 17, 2015 at 10:56 am

An opportunity for local business leaders to meet, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and discover new projects is taking place in September.

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What’s on 21st September to 27th September 2015

Published on September 17, 2015 at 9:16 am

Events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 21^st September 2015 to Sunday, 27^th September 2015

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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Local churches and faith groups celebrate £4 million worth of good news

Published on September 15, 2015 at 1:56 pm

Churches and faith groups across Blackburn and Darwen contribute over £4 million to the local economy, a new report shows.

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Town Centre Staff Walk the Walk

Published on September 15, 2015 at 11:45 am

A regular programme of town centre guided walkabouts for town centre staff, shoppers and visitors have been announced.

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Sewing Bee star has Blackburn Heritage Festival buzzing

Published on September 15, 2015 at 10:50 am

Fashion designer Patrick Grant was greeted by fans of the BBC Great British Sewing Bee programme at the Blackburn Heritage Festival when he was in town to open a museum of sewing machines at Hobkirk.

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GP practice first to be ‘dementia friendly’

Published on September 15, 2015 at 10:43 am

The Stepping Stones GP practice, based at the Audley Health Centre in Blackburn, has become the first practice in Blackburn with Darwen to work towards becoming dementia-friendly.

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Give your views at carer’s event

Published on September 15, 2015 at 10:28 am

A carer’s event is being held in September to look at developing an integrated service offer for unpaid carers across Blackburn and Darwen – and would like to know what the service would look like for you.

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Sunshine and smiles at the Blackburn Heritage Festival

Published on September 14, 2015 at 10:53 am

The second Blackburn Heritage Festival has been hailed as another huge success for putting the town on the map.

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Be a part of Blackburn’s exciting new future

Published on September 11, 2015 at 1:03 pm

As the new Blackburn Premier Inn nears completion, the company are searching for staff for a range of roles within the new hotel based at the heart of the Cathedral Quarter.

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What’s on 14th September to 20th September 2015

Published on September 10, 2015 at 3:54 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 14^th September 2015 to Sunday 20^th September 2015.

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Smokers encouraged to quit together for Stoptober 2015

Published on September 10, 2015 at 1:37 pm

During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.

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Blackburn with Darwen businesses urged to sign up for last few places on free masterclasses

Published on September 9, 2015 at 3:12 pm

There are just 20 places left on a series of free Grow Your Business master classes, which have already helped more than 450 businesses.

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History to come alive in Blackburn

Published on September 9, 2015 at 11:31 am

The Blackburn Heritage Festival returns this weekend with a packed schedule of history and fun.

Thousands of people are expected to enjoy the festival, including the iconic Victorian Fairground rides, vintage buses and a big wheel on September 12 and 13.

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