MULTI-million pound plans were unveiled today for a huge leisure complex and office block near Blackburn town centre on the site of a derelict abattoir.

The prestige complex was to include tenpin bowling, a sports hall, cafe, squash courts and fitness room. But mystery surrounded the identity of the developers Kingscliffe Holdings Ltd, who applied to Blackburn Council for planning permission.

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