LONG-awaited plans for a multi-million pound facelift taking shopping in Blackburn into the 21st century were due to be unveiled within weeks.

And the revamp at Blackburn Shopping Centre could have been under way by February, centre manager Allan Caster revealed. The news was certain to be welcomed by shopkeepers and customers alike.

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