MORE than 100 car parking spaces in Blackburn town centre will be lost as the demolition of the former Thwaites building continues.

A Blackburn with Darwen Council spokesman said: "Starkie Street car park in Blackburn, which incorporates the Thwaites rooftop car park, will be closed as of Saturday, May 25 2019.

"This is due to the demolition of the Thwaites building."

The car park has 128 spaces.

Earlier this month, it was reported demolition work had been delayed at the iconic Thwaites brewery tower – after a peregrine falcon nest was discovered.

The brewery said three eggs had been laid at the tower, which faces Barbara Castle Way, Blackburn.

The company was prompted to inspect the site after falcons were spotted near the tower last month.

But work continues to knock down the rest of the buildings on the site

Thwaites moved its brewery to a new site in Sykes Holt, near Mellor Brook, last year.

The iconic tower, a major feature of Blackburn’s skyline, will be one of the last parts to be demolished.

Blackburn with Darwen Council wants to see a mixed-use of the seven acres of land.

These include residential, leisure, restaurants and cafes, pubs and bars, and employment as their preferred choices.