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Lancashire transport body names Karen Cassar as new director
The Lancashire Combined County Authority has appointed Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport. She says the role is a homecoming,…
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Pleasington Cemetery extension could secure burial space for years to come
Blackburn with Darwen Council wants to extend Pleasington Cemetery on land next to the current site, with plans for 4,000 new burial…
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Kier lined up for Blackburn’s £45m Star Square scheme
Kier is set to be appointed contractor for Blackburn’s Star Square development, a £45m project that forms part of what is being…
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Phil Riley backs Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley says Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029 would be good news for…
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Darwen landlord fined more than £4,500 after ignoring waste warnings
A Darwen landlord has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after rubbish was left at three properties despite repeated warnings from…
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The K’s to open Blackburn’s newly revamped King George’s Hall
The K’s will headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday, September 26, with tickets going on sale at…
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