Blackburn with Darwen

British

/ ˈdɑːwɛn /

noun

a unitary authority in NW England, in Lancashire. Pop: 139 800 (2003 est). Area: 137 sq km (53 sq miles)

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"We are very lucky here in Blackburn with Darwen that we have so many different organisations working together."

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2023

Councillor Julie Gunn, who oversees children's services at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, said they focused on funding their HAF scheme rather than vouchers to provide "wrap-around and enriching" support.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2022

It was a sentiment that many shared in Blackburn with Darwen, a diverse and comparatively young borough in England’s northwest that was once a manufacturing and textiles hub.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Phil Riley, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, also called for investment in housing to drive down energy bills.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2022

The pilot scheme has been put together by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council in partnership with the charity Hoarding UK.

From BBC • May 21, 2022

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