WORK for the DIT SOS: The Big Build in Blackburn will start today.

Nick Knowles and interior designer Gabrielle Blackman at The Big Build BBC Children in Need Special are headed to Blackburn to work with children's charity, Nightsafe.

The team will work to convert a rundown church hall at St. Silas's Church into accommodation for vulnerable children.

Workers will begin setting up the site today, with the delivery of temporary cabins, skips and building materials.

These will take place from 6am to minimise disruption to peak traffic.

From tomorrow the building work will begin.

The team will work to convert a rundown church hall at St. Silas's Church into accommodation for vulnerable children.

Mark Millar, build manager for DIY SOS, said: "It's important to us to do this because these are vulnerable young people who need support and guidance.

"We want to provide a place for them to be safe, and when they're 18 they will be moved into permanent accommodation.

"We still need people of all trades including carpeting and joiners to help with the build.

"This is a job for anyone that wants to help these young people and make a difference."