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Blackburn with Darwen leaders mark Srebrenica genocide anniversary
The Mayor and council leader are backing Srebrenica Memorial Week, saying Blackburn with Darwen must continue to stand against hatred, discrimination and…
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Civic Sunday returns to Blackburn Cathedral this Sunday
Blackburn’s annual Civic Sunday will be held this Sunday at Blackburn Cathedral, after being postponed in May when new Mayor Councillor Mahfooz…
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Blackburn with Darwen pupils become first in UK to finish MEGA digital scholarship
Students in Blackburn with Darwen have become the first in the country to complete the new MEGA Scholarship scheme — and some…
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Major street light upgrade completed on two Blackburn roads
More than 100 lighting columns have been replaced on Yew Tree Drive and Ramsgreave Drive, along with new signs, illuminated sign heads…
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Blackburn with Darwen reminds residents how quickly homelessness can hit
Blackburn with Darwen Council says just one or two missed paychecks, an unexpected bill or a relationship breakdown can be enough to…
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Blackburn festival draws crowds with art, music, film and a dancing robot
Johnny Vegas, a Bhangra dancing robot and a packed programme of makers, performances and workshops helped the National Festival of Making pull…
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