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The City of Wolverhampton Council confirmed that they had approved garages in Blackburn and these were being used to carry out MOTs on private hire vehicles.

Local government

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Blackburn garages doing Wolverhampton taxi MOTs for influx of drivers

A musician is preparing to open a ‘bigger and better’ studio in Blackburn after the former site closed last June

A musician is preparing to open a ‘bigger and better’ studio in Blackburn after the former site closed last June

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Musician to rise from the ashes and open ‘bigger and better’ studio in Blackburn

Saima Afzal addresses the Blackburn with Darwen Council Forum meeting

Saima Afzal addresses the Blackburn with Darwen Council Forum meeting

Local government

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Ex-councillor condemns 'political hooliganism' during election campaign

A Blackburn community volleyball club came through a thrilling final to win a national tournament in Birmingham.

A Blackburn community volleyball club came through a thrilling final to win a national tournament in Birmingham.

Blackburn volleyball side celebrate famous win

Matthew Ramsden was congratulated by Blackburn with Darwen Chief Executive Denise Park

Matthew Ramsden was congratulated by Blackburn with Darwen Chief Executive Denise Park

Council finance worker strikes gold in U23 championships

Cooks Villa, Blackburn

Cooks Villa, Blackburn

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Giant town cook shop opened without necessary planning approval

One of the residents holding the torch

One of the residents holding the torch

Paris Olympics 2024

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Blackburn care home prepares for Olympics with torch relay

Jobs and careers

Blackburn Aldi looking to recruit staff, with 150 positions across Lancashire

Dog fouling is rife in the area

Dog fouling is rife in the area

Local government

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Blackburn with Darwen Council received 149 dog poo complaints, but only ten penalties

Northwood Caravan Holiday Park and Deerstone Glamping

Northwood Caravan Holiday Park and Deerstone Glamping

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Two campsites in East Lancashire named in 'Outstanding Site' list for 2024

Graeme Souness and Isla Grist

Graeme Souness and Isla Grist

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‘Rovers legend’ pays tribute to girl with painful condition that ‘no one knows about’

Together Housing Group in Blackburn Image: Google Maps

Together Housing Group in Blackburn Image: Google Maps

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A thousand East Lancs social homes to get £10m green makeover

Filling in a DBS check form

Filling in a DBS check form

Local government

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Councillors set to approve tougher criminal convictions check

The sharp drop by the pavement in Parklands Way, Ewood

The sharp drop by the pavement in Parklands Way, Ewood

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Estate pavement drop fall risk alarms campaigning councillor

Cases of gonorrhoea reached a record high in Blackburn with Darwen last year

Cases of gonorrhoea reached a record high in Blackburn with Darwen last year

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Gonorrhoea cases in this East Lancs borough reach a record high

Former head boy Yusuf Mumtaz has tragically passed away

Former head boy Yusuf Mumtaz has tragically passed away

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"Bright, charismatic yet humble" - Tributes paid after former head boy dies

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MARTIN FURBER: Chipping away at micromanagers

A general view of Blackburn town centre

A general view of Blackburn town centre

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Cycling pervert groped three teenage girls in Blackburn town centre

Blackburn with Darwen kids prepare to take for the stage in academy’s first musical

Blackburn with Darwen kids prepare to take for the stage in academy’s first musical

‘West End coming to Blackburn’ as kids set to take to stage in Shrek musical

The Dun Horse pub in Blackburn

The Dun Horse pub in Blackburn

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Blackburn pub on historic site goes up for sale

Charlie Ray, 24, from Bacup, is wanted as part of enquiries over the incident last year.

Charlie Ray, 24, from Bacup, is wanted as part of enquiries over the incident last year.

Police investigating robbery release image of 24-year-old

One lane of Feilden Street where it meets Montague Street was closed to traffic after a section of road collapsed.

One lane of Feilden Street where it meets Montague Street was closed to traffic after a section of road collapsed.

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Work on ‘town’s biggest hole’ could last a week

The area around the M65's junction five

The area around the M65's junction five

Local government

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Town's £30m roads' upgrade on the starting blocks

Thwaites House in Railway Road, Blackburn

Thwaites House in Railway Road, Blackburn

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Flagship hotel set to become flats for young professionals

Lancashire shoplifting crackdown to deter gangs and protect staff

Lancashire shoplifting crackdown to deter gangs and protect staff

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Lancashire shoplifting crackdown to deter gangs and protect staff

Support worker Sandra and volunteer Lewis (back) with service users of Pheonix Hub having breakfast

Support worker Sandra and volunteer Lewis (back) with service users of Pheonix Hub having breakfast

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Homeless drop-in extends hours to cope with rise in demand of people struggling

A world-renowned Islamic naat performer will be heading to Blackburn as part of a family event.

A world-renowned Islamic naat performer will be heading to Blackburn as part of a family event.

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World famous Islamic devotional singer heading to this Lancs town

Network Rail are aware of the problem

Network Rail are aware of the problem

Lorry collided into bridge at Blackburn blocks train lines in both directions

Plenty of free summer holiday fun in Blackburn and Darwen

Plenty of free summer holiday fun in Blackburn and Darwen

Summer holidays

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Plenty of free summer holiday fun in Blackburn and Darwen - FULL LIST

Museum showcase for the terracotta tradition

The Manchester offices of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service

The Manchester offices of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service

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GPs accused of altering notes of patients with 'chronic conditions'

Crowds had gathered to take part in a pro-Palestine protest in Blackburn town centre. The demonstration makes its way along Church Street.

Crowds had gathered to take part in a pro-Palestine protest in Blackburn town centre. The demonstration makes its way along Church Street.

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Protest speaker apologises for café ‘boycott’ chant

Bees Knees Blackburn is set to close for a refurbishment

Bees Knees Blackburn is set to close for a refurbishment

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Blackburn pub set to close for three months for six-figure refurbishment

Anna-Maria, Amelia, Elsie and Ruby are coached by Alexei and Natalia.

Anna-Maria, Amelia, Elsie and Ruby are coached by Alexei and Natalia.

Talented skaters star at British Ice Dance Championships

PCSOs on the beat

PCSOs on the beat

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Drive to recruit PCSOs to boost community policing across Lancashire

The four most wanted men in East Lancashire this week

The four most wanted men in East Lancashire this week

Names and faces of the four most wanted in East Lancashire this week

Steph McGovern, left, and Beccy Barr, a former TV presenter turned firefighter who has died

Steph McGovern, left, and Beccy Barr, a former TV presenter turned firefighter who has died

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BBC newsroom was ‘in awe’ of presenter who became firefighter before death at 46

Preston Crown Court

Preston Crown Court

Trial set for man after he denies possession of drugs with intent to supply

Lammack Road, Blackburn

Lammack Road, Blackburn

Local government

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Eight East Lancashire roads set for school holiday resurfacing

Blackburn with Darwen Council says they would welcome more central funding for cultural services

Blackburn with Darwen Council says they would welcome more central funding for cultural services

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Borough would 'absolutely welcome' more central funding for cultural services

Blackburn nursery with a wide range of educational experiences rated good by Ofsted

Blackburn nursery with a wide range of educational experiences rated good by Ofsted

Nursery with a wide range of experiences rated good by Ofsted

Blackburn Carpetright

Blackburn Carpetright

Blackburn carpet and bed store expected to shut within days

Museum of the Moon

Museum of the Moon

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Art installation enjoyed by 20 million visitors coming to Blackburn Cathedral

The latest concept model for the Tempest in flight

The latest concept model for the Tempest in flight

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Latest look at future fighter jet being developed in Lancashire

One lane of Feilden Street where it meets Montague Street was closed to traffic.

One lane of Feilden Street where it meets Montague Street was closed to traffic.

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One lane of busy junction closed after major defect in road

Former BBC presenter and Lancashire fire firefighter Beccy Barr has died after being diagnosed with cancer last year.

Former BBC presenter and Lancashire fire firefighter Beccy Barr has died after being diagnosed with cancer last year.

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'She made the world a better place': Tributes paid to Lancs firefighter Beccy Barr

Acer Lodge care home opens in Blackburn

Acer Lodge care home opens in Blackburn

Care home opens in Blackburn and it’s been compared to ‘five-star hotel’

The small section of the town centre, off mincing Lane has been described as the ‘jewel’ of the town centre and hosts a number of retailers.

The small section of the town centre, off mincing Lane has been described as the ‘jewel’ of the town centre and hosts a number of retailers.

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Retailer gives damning verdict on why she quit 'posh' town square

Lancashire Police and Crime Commisioner Clve Grunshaw

Lancashire Police and Crime Commisioner Clve Grunshaw

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Policing boss joins national call for fairer funding for cops

Blackburn Chemicals factory in Cunliffe Road

Blackburn Chemicals factory in Cunliffe Road

Chemical manufacturer plans new warehouse to boost expansion

Blackburn with Darwen Council has released a list of all the roadworks beginning today

Blackburn with Darwen Council has released a list of all the roadworks beginning today

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All the roadworks in Blackburn with Darwen beginning TODAY

Mo Isap, CEO of IN4 Group and Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council

Mo Isap, CEO of IN4 Group and Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council

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High-tech education drive comes to tech boss's home borough

Matthew Scorer racially abused police officers at Greenbank Police Station in Blackburn

Matthew Scorer racially abused police officers at Greenbank Police Station in Blackburn

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Man who racially abused two police officers 'addressing drink issues'

A Blackburn man has been given a community order for racially abusing a security officer at Manchester Central Library

A Blackburn man has been given a community order for racially abusing a security officer at Manchester Central Library

Man racially abused security officer at library

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