A "CARDBOARD city" will be set up in Blackburn town centre to highlight the problem of homeless young people in the area.

The event will be held in King William Street on Friday near the Town Hall.

Nightsafe, a locally based charity, has organised the event and it co-incides with their annual collection, also taking place on Friday.

The charity will also be holding a Boxing Day party for young homeless people at the Fusebox in Pilkington Street, Blackburn.

If anyone would like to help they should get in touch with the charity on 01254 587687.