MORE than £1,000 was raised for children's charity groups at the annual civic carol concert in Blackburn.

More than 1,100 people attended the event, organised by the Salvation Army and Blackburn with Darwen Council.

The Salvation Army, St Gabriel's Junior School and the Queen Elizabeth's singers led the singing.

Also present were BBC presenter Peter Stevenson and Emmerdale Farm actress Rebecca Loudonsack.

The £1,032.16 proceeds were donated to the mayor of Blackburn with Darwen's charity.

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