Monthly Archives: September 2017

Blackburn fire update

Published on Friday 29 September 2017 at 1:00 pm

The Council is continuing its work to support the operation to deal with the ongoing fire at the privately owned former plastics building in Blackburn.

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Partners mark ‘topping out’ of new Darwen housing with care scheme

Published on Thursday 28 September 2017 at 12:09 pm

Representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council, Together Housing Group and Keepmoat Regeneration, part of the ENGIE group, gathered to celebrate a milestone in the development of Riverside Heights housing with care scheme in Darwen.

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Large fire in Blackburn

Published on Thursday 28 September 2017 at 9:57 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council is working with both Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the Environment Agency after a fire has broken out near Blackburn Town Centre.

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Russian State Opera performs premiere Tosca at King George’s Hall

Published on Wednesday 20 September 2017 at 12:53 pm

The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with the perfect tragic opera this month at King George’s Hall

Tosca – breath-taking tragic opera
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Sung in Italian with English Subtitles

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians on Saturday 30th September 2017.

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Helping children in need

Published on Friday 8 September 2017 at 12:06 pm

Generous donations of clothing and shoes have been gifted to a local charity helping families in need across Blackburn and Darwen.

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Have a Go Days

Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 1:59 pm

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are a number of Have a Go Days as part of their ongoing recruitment campaign for both full time and retained positions.

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Paint the town…

Published on Tuesday 5 September 2017 at 2:46 pm

A challenge has been set to artists of all ages and abilities to enter the Rapid Painting Competition this Saturday.

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Lancashire Not Forgotten – Celebration Event

Published on Monday 4 September 2017 at 2:24 pm

An event is being held on Thursday, September 28 at Blackburn Central Library to celebrate Lancashire Not Forgotten, a heritage and arts project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, for people living with dementia, and their families and carers.

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