http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Liberal Democrats in Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and Rossendale en-GB Liberal Democrats in Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and Rossendale http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Liberal Democrats in Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and Rossendale 2010-07-29T20:04+01:00 United Kingdom http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000263/hitech_bus_information_pilot_launches_in_blackburn.html Bus users in Blackburn can now receive up-to-the minute information on the whereabouts of their buses following the launch of a pilot project by Blackburn with Darwen Council and bus operator Transdev Lanashire United. 2010-07-15T10:10+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000262/radical_new_plans_for_council_and_nhs_services.html Plans for a radical new way of delivering Council and NHS services have been announced in Blackburn with Darwen aimed at protecting frontline services and improving local health. 2010-07-04T19:08+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000261/tv_stars_to_launch_new_blackburn_film.html A grand showcase of the new film "Blackburn" is being launched with the help of some of TVs top entertainers. 2010-06-28T13:33+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000260/blackburn_with_darwens_school_nurture_group_is_ace.html A Blackburn-based nurture unit that provides specialist support for secondary key stage 3 pupils has become the first in the country to be awarded the prestigious 'Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award'. 2010-06-25T14:19+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000259/council_helps_you_to_cut_your_energy_bills.html Do you want to cut your carbon footprint and save money at the same time? 2010-06-08T06:41+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000258/nick_cleggs_speech_on_radical_political_reform_plans_mon_07_jun_2010.html In his first speech to Parliament as Deputy Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today outlined his radical plans for political reform. 2010-06-08T06:37+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000257/cable_outlines_how_he_will_support_business.html In his first major speech as Secretary of State, Vince Cable has outlined how the Government will support business. The speech to business leaders, at the Cass Business School in London, developed the ideas which Prime Minister David Cameron set out in his speech on the economy recently. 2010-06-04T08:17+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000256/clegg_more_popular_than_cameron.html New PoliticsHome research reveals that the Liberal Democrat leader receives a higher approval rating from the public than David Cameron. 2010-06-03T09:43+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000255/chris_huhne_warns_of_4bn_black_hole_in_nuclear_power_budget_from_guardian_162010.html Britain is facing a £4bn black hole in unavoidable nuclear decommissioning and waste costs, Chris Huhne, the energy and climate change secretary disclosed tonight. 2010-06-02T09:15+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000254/whats_on_at_darwen_library_theatre.html Darwen has a fine small theatre. Find out some of the events coming up, follow the links below: 2010-06-01T09:19+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000253/david_laws_resignation_letter_to_prime_minister.html The outgoing Mr Laws apologised to his Yeovil constituents The Treasury Chief Secretary David Laws has resigned over expenses abuse allegations - the new government's first casualty. This is his resignation letter to David Cameron. 2010-05-30T12:01+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000252/victory_for_liberal_democrats_as_id_cards_to_be_scrapped_within_100_days.html The Coalition Government today announced that ID cards are to be scrapped for British citizens within 100 days. 2010-05-30T11:57+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000251/blackburn_receives_royal_visit.html His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent, will take in the sites of Blackburn next Thursday, June 3, as part of an official visit to the town. 2010-05-28T15:24+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000250/pupils_kick_off_their_own_mini_world_cup.html Young people with disabilities will be showcasing their football skills at a special event this week - and could see their Paralympic dream realised. 2010-05-26T11:43+01:00 http://blackburnlibdems.org.uk/news/000249/landlord_licensing_scheme_has_teeth.html Four landlords have been fined almost £20,000 as part of new measures aimed at improving privately rented accommodation. 2010-05-25T15:22+01:00