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Published on Thursday 15 July 2021 at 8:13 am
A Council officer and community-spirited volunteer has trained as a vaccinator to help combat Coronavirus.
Mohamed Sidat, who works in the Council’s social integration programme team, took up the opportunity of training with St John Ambulance in February of this year.
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Published on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 6:44 pm
Young people are being encouraged to carry out rapid Covid tests and showcase their talents on social media this summer – for a chance to win £1,000 of Apple technology!
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Published on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 1:48 pm
A resident and a landlord have been issued with large fines for waste offences in Blackburn.
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Published on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 10:57 am
Building work has started at a new housing development at the former Sappi Paper Mill site on Livesey Branch Road in Blackburn.
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Published on Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 10:28 am
Works are officially underway to restore and repair the landmark Darwen Tower, as part of the Darwen Town Deal.
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Published on Monday 12 July 2021 at 6:32 pm
Following the government’s decision to proceed with Step 4 on Monday 19 July, Council leaders have released the following statement.
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Published on Sunday 11 July 2021 at 12:56 pm
Football supporters literally come in all shapes and sizes – but now they can add a giant bird to their list of top fans!
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Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 3:26 pm
People who received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine during an accelerated vaccination push in Blackburn with Darwen are now being called back for their second jab.
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Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 12:32 pm
A campaign called ‘Let’s Look Out for Each Other’ is being shared with parents to help keep children and young people safe when out walking, cycling or exercising this summer.
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Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 11:25 am
Free holiday club places are being offered this summer to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) summer scheme will be running again for four weeks during the school holidays.
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Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 11:09 am
Our Strategic Director of Adults and Health, Sayyed Osman, has written a column for the Lancashire Telegraph this week:
I am picking up the weekly column this week and I write this after the England men’s football team made history by progressing to their first final of a major tournament since 1966.
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Published on Thursday 8 July 2021 at 10:39 am
The heart of Blackburn is looking forward to beating once again as Covid restrictions continue to ease.
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Published on Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 2:17 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen should keep an eye out for their new recycling and bin collection guides which will be posted through doors over the coming weeks.
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Published on Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 10:33 am
Families across Lancashire are being invited to enjoy a weekend of amazing feel-good music shows to welcome you safely back into Blackburn town centre.
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Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 6:44 pm
Senior figures leading Lancashire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic have urged the public to continue to use their common sense and look out for each other when legal restrictions lift on July 19.
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Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 3:44 pm
As Srebrenica Memorial Day approaches, the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Council Leader are pledging to learn from the lessons of history to help build safe and tolerant communities.
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Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 10:39 am
GP practices in Lancashire and South Cumbria are open and continue to provide services as they have done throughout the pandemic.
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Published on Monday 5 July 2021 at 5:42 pm
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement this evening, Council leaders have issued a statement.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan and Chief Executive Denise Park, said:
We welcome the Prime Minister setting out his plans and giving the country more detail on what life will be like should we proceed as expected to step 4 of the roadmap from July 19th onwards.
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Published on Monday 5 July 2021 at 2:41 pm
All bus operators in Blackburn with Darwen are offering free transport to anyone going to get their Covid vaccination.
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Published on Friday 2 July 2021 at 10:30 am
A special day to say ‘Thank You’ to those who have helped during the Coronavirus pandemic will take place on Sunday, 4 July.
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Published on Friday 2 July 2021 at 9:30 am
Our Chief Executive, Denise Park has written a column for the Lancashire Telegraph this week:
With Dominic currently away enjoying a well-deserved holiday, I am picking up the weekly column this week.
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Published on Thursday 1 July 2021 at 3:31 pm
The incident at Feilden Street Car Park has now been resolved and the building is now open.
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Published on Thursday 1 July 2021 at 10:57 am
Two residents have been hit with hefty fines after irresponsibly disposing of their waste and business waste in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Thursday 1 July 2021 at 10:13 am
Brickburn is back… and it promises to be T-Rexcellent!
This summer, families will be able to see ferocious dinosaurs walking the earth once again in Blackburn town centre, renamed #Brickburn for the event.
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Published on Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 11:18 am
A community is coming together to celebrate two much loved and valued local GPs who celebrate over 50 years of service to the NHS this year.
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Published on Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 10:44 am
The UK’s number one triathlon is taking place this weekend as Supersapiens IRONMAN UK comes to town.
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Published on Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 2:15 pm
An imposing 27 feet tall sculpture will be on display in Blackburn during November, bringing with it a month-long education programme around knife crime.
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Published on Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 11:18 am
Working with all bus operators and Lancashire County Council, the Council aims to support the Government’s Bus Back Better initiative, working together to create a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for the borough and the wider region.
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Published on Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 9:32 am
A new rainbow crossing has been installed in Blackburn town centre to coincide with Pride Month.
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Published on Monday 28 June 2021 at 4:41 pm
Darwen Day will be celebrated in style this weekend as the annual event is hosted on Darwen Market Square on Saturday 3rd July.
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Published on Monday 28 June 2021 at 11:03 am
Measures are being put in place to ensure next month’s IRONMAN UK event is COVID-secure and safe for everyone to enjoy.
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Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 2:50 pm
Students from McNally Music Tuition have joined forces with One Voice Blackburn to form ‘BANNED Cohesion’ – a diverse and inclusive ensemble.
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Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:45 am
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing was put front and centre of a successful campaign recently highlighting health and wellbeing opportunities in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:44 am
As part of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s recent 5 Ways to Wellbeing campaign, five animations were produced to explain each of the 5 Ways and how people can get involved.
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Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:20 am
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after play equipment at Witton Country Park was set on fire causing around £2,000 worth of damage.
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Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 10:26 am
As part of Breastfeeding Celebration Week, Blackburn with Darwen Councillors, residents and staff have met to mark the occasion and support breastfeeding mothers across our borough.
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Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 9:00 am
If you haven’t already voted for your volunteer hero – now’s your chance.
Nominations are open for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards to celebrate the often heroic work and achievements of our borough’s volunteers.
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Published on Wednesday 23 June 2021 at 12:32 pm
A Blackburn resident has been ordered to pay £731 in court fines after his waste was fly-tipped on nearby land.
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Published on Tuesday 22 June 2021 at 10:01 am
RESIDENTS of Mellor Brook are being urged to have their say on their preferred type of housing in the area.
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Published on Monday 21 June 2021 at 3:26 pm
Surge testing and vaccination is helping to drive down the borough’s virus rates, claim Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders.
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Published on Monday 21 June 2021 at 2:44 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to #TestAndGo before meeting up with friends and family from other households to enjoy games from the European Championships.
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Published on Monday 21 June 2021 at 1:41 pm
Blackburn Museum and Gallery has joined Art UK – the online home for every public art collection in the UK.
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Published on Monday 21 June 2021 at 12:30 pm
Today Blackburn with Darwen join many councils across the country in the annual raising of flags to show our support for the Armed Forces.
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Published on Friday 18 June 2021 at 1:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen as one of the areas to take part in a new Government pilot to help people who have to self-isolate and stay at home.
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Published on Friday 18 June 2021 at 11:17 am
It’s Men’s Health Week and our Wellbeing team have shared a variety of information this week.
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Published on Friday 18 June 2021 at 9:30 am
Young Carers, Blaine Cunningham, 14 and Hasti Jahanghiri, 16, have been shortlisted in this year’s BBC Make a Difference Awards, recognising the inspiring work they are doing to support their loved ones each and every day.
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Published on Thursday 17 June 2021 at 2:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has introduced an additional new Test and Trace discretionary support payment to help people who have to self isolate following a positive covid test.
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Published on Thursday 17 June 2021 at 1:21 pm
It’s Men’s Health Week and our Wellbeing team are sharing information on a variety of topics.
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Published on Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 3:53 pm
First time mum Claire Metcalf said the pandemic has made her feel very isolated – but says postnatal classes promoted by Blackburn with Darwen Council have been a lifeline.
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Published on Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 3:00 pm
It’s week four of Five Ways to Wellbeing – a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.
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