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Community, News January 10, 2023

Philip North Named as Next Bishop of Blackburn

The Right Reverend Philip North has today been announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Blackburn.
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Charity, Entertainment, News December 26, 2022

Blackburn Life help struggling families visit Panto

Need some MAGIC this Christmas? 33% off PANTO courtesy of Blackburn Life and Square Cactus.
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Business, News December 23, 2022

Blackburn Business Boss makes last minute plea to Shop Local for Christmas

The manager of Blackburn BID, Catherine Price, has made a last minute plea to shop with Blackburn Town Centre businesses this Christmas.
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Business, Competitions, News December 14, 2022

Hobkirk – 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway

GIVEAWAY ALERT Our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway has officially started.Enter now to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 12 amazing prizes All you have to do […]
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Competitions, Entertainment, News December 5, 2022

WIN Tickets to “Dear Santa LIVE!” but only if you believe!

We’ve teamed up with Darwen Library Theatre, to offer one lucky family the opportunity to win tickets to see “Dear Santa LIVE”
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Community, News November 23, 2022

£100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust for Youth Zone Darwen

Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
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Community, News November 10, 2022

Have your say on Blackburn Town Centre Post Office relocation

The Post Office are proposing to move the Blackburn Town Centre Post Office from its current base at 29-33 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn to the former Crawshaw’s shop at 4-6 Railway Road, Blackburn.
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Council, News October 13, 2022

New Look Darwen Play Area gets ready to Open

Work to finish a new Darwen-themed play area at Blacksnape Playing Fields is due to be completed in the coming days and is the renovated area is promised to “provide local young children and families’ hours of outdoor fun and games for years to come.”
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Leamington developing master plan for fire services
by Adelle Loiselle on February 6, 2023 at 2:29 pm
The Fire Master Plan includes a community risk assessment.
Tecumseh breaks ground on Lacasse Park grandstand
by Adelle Loiselle on February 6, 2023 at 2:07 pm
In addition to a new grandstand with greater seating capacity, the new facility will boast a training room, team locker rooms, washrooms, and concessions.
Two people escape burning east London home without injury
by Miranda Chant on February 6, 2023 at 11:59 am
Firefighters were called to the two-storey home at 1040 Trafalgar Street near Hamilton Road and Egerton Street just after 11:10 a.m. Sunday.
Police looking for missing teen
by Stephanie Chaves on February 6, 2023 at 11:58 am
Sarnia police are looking for a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing.
One person rescued in Petrolia apartment fire
by Stephanie Chaves on February 6, 2023 at 11:41 am
Petrolia and North Enniskillen firefighters responded to a blaze at a county operated apartment building on Greenfield Street shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Blackburn Empire Theatre announces the passing of Chairman Michael Berry
by admin on February 6, 2023 at 10:06 am
Blackburn Empire Theatre has today announced the passing of their long-serving Chairman, Michael Berry. The post Blackburn Empire Theatre announces the passing of Chairman Michael Berry appeared first on Blackburn Life.
Luxury Floating Hotel to add some Show Time Glamour
by admin on February 1, 2023 at 9:42 am
A brand new venture opens for bookings at the end of February, with touches of luxury and glamour for the ultimate break. The post Luxury Floating Hotel to add some Show Time Glamour appeared first on Blackburn Life.
Philip North Named as Next Bishop of Blackburn
by admin on January 10, 2023 at 10:05 am
The Right Reverend Philip North has today been announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Blackburn. The post <strong>Philip North Named as Next Bishop of Blackburn</strong> appeared first on Blackburn Life.
Blackburn Life help struggling families visit Panto
by admin on December 26, 2022 at 1:53 pm
Need some MAGIC this Christmas? 33% off PANTO courtesy of Blackburn Life and Square Cactus. The post Blackburn Life help struggling families visit Panto appeared first on Blackburn Life.
Blackburn Business Boss makes last minute plea to Shop Local for Christmas
by admin on December 23, 2022 at 11:52 am
The manager of Blackburn BID, Catherine Price, has made a last minute plea to shop with Blackburn Town Centre businesses this Christmas. The post Blackburn Business Boss makes last minute plea to Shop Local for Christmas appeared first on Blackburn Life.

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