THE £100,000 refurbishment of a grade two listed building is nearing completion. Ramsbottom & Co solicitors received a grant to improve its Victoria Street offices under the Community Improvement Scheme run by Blackburn Council.

"We are delighted to be involved in a project which will enhance the area," said Ramsbottom partner Peter West.

The scheme, which has attracted interest from English Heritage, includes re-roofing and external rendering at the offices which were formerly a row of terraced town houses.

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