CLOTHING company Western Fashions has brightened up its image with the aid of a major City Challenge grant.

Western Fashions, of Randal Street, Blackburn, received £75, 685 in grant aid to help refurbish the exterior of the building.

Businesses in the City Challenge area which qualify for the awards have to put up 50 per cent of the total costs of the project.

City Challenge economic development manager Andrew Taylor said: "City Challenge comes to an end in March 1998 so if businesses want to apply now is the time to do it."

Anyone wanting more information should contact the Blackburn Business Network at Eanam Wharf.

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