New service to prove 'handy' to the borough's elderly and disabled residents.
A new handyperson service launched today by Blackburn with Darwen Council will help elderly and disabled people to live more independently in their own homes.
21 Jan 2010
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Mayor Gets on his Bike for Safer Cycling in De Parys
Pedal power was on show in abundance in De Parys on Sunday when Mayor Dave Hodgson joined a Safer Cycling event organised by Liberal Democrat Ward Councillor David Sawyer.
21 Jan 2010
Galling that RBS should fund Cadbury takeover - Cable
Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable has today written to Lord Mandelson about the takeover of Cadbury by US company Kraft being part financed by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
21 Jan 2010
Farron launches campaign to bring heart unit back to Westmorland
MP Tim Farron has launched a campaign to bring back the heart unit to Westmorland General Hospital following his success in winning agreement for a new cancer unit.
21 Jan 2010
MP's office offers expert advice to residents and businesses facing insurance hikes after floods
As householders and business people in the South Lakes face the possibility of increased insurance premiums following November's floods, MP Tim Farron has teamed up with environmental specialists to offer free expert advice. Peak Associates Environmental Consultants - based at Lancaster University - will be working with Tim Farron to help local people who feel that they are being unfairly treated by insurance companies.
21 Jan 2010
Nick Clegg and Vince Cable tackle Labour on Royal Bank funding of Kraft's Cadbury takeover
Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable has today written to Lord Mandelson about the takeover of Cadbury by US company Kraft being part financed by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
20 Jan 2010