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NEWS: August 2001

BAE plans retraining as Eurofighter orders take off
Aerospace and defence group BAE is actively recruiting 450 engineers as orders for the Eurofighter increase.

More stories needed for Parish Records Update
Recollections of life in Samlesbury wanted

100's of hours clocked by Blackburn's Millennium Volunteers
140 young people are taking part in the Government's Millennium Volunteer Scheme.

New maintenance strategy for South Ribble's Parks and Open Spaces
Residents asked how often they make use of their local parks and what improvements they'd like to see.

£1 million lottery grant for UK's first Performance
Tennis Centre
Junior Academy benefits from recent upgrade at the South Ribble Tennis Centre in Bamber Bridge.

Hospice Support Group follow garden party with Fashion Show
Another fundraising event goes ahead

Update: Walton-le-Dale Flood Alleviation Scheme
Works begin on new flood defences

Council conducts Best Value Review of its Local Plans Service
First chance for residents to offer constructive criticism on Local Plans Service

 

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