ANGRY residents of a Darwen housing estate claimed land next to their homes which was planned as a children's play haven was a health hazard and eyesore.
People from Nave Close, Priory Drive and Cloister Drive petitioned the council about the waste land.
In Blackburn hundreds of people watched local Hindus perform traditional dance and drama at King George's Hall as part of Blackburn Festival.
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