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Published on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 10:07 am
A Family Health Fair, full of fun, activities and information, is being held this weekend.
It will take place on Saturday, November 25, from 9am to 3pm at The Grand Venue on Harrison Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JE
Fun things to do include a children’s craft corner with paint, colours and DIY fun, activities for the whole family including face paint, Henna, raffles, prizes and food.
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Published on Monday 20 November 2023 at 5:46 pm
After two years of success Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth MP is stepping away from his political duties and retiring, aged 18.
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Published on Monday 20 November 2023 at 12:26 pm
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on has been hailed the ‘best ever’ by crowds who turned out in their thousands for headliners N-Trance.
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Published on Friday 17 November 2023 at 4:09 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader, Cllr Phil Riley, has shown his support for a Local Government Association campaign calling on government to ‘save local services’.
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Published on Friday 17 November 2023 at 10:46 am
Impressive plans have been passed to transform Blackburn’s St John’s church into a brand new Innovation Hub.
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Published on Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 3:16 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO and BwD Council have won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Bronze award for the work going on across the borough to promote healthy, sustainable and local food.
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Published on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 4:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum and the Council hosted an event in the council chambers to mark the start of Interfaith Week.
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Published on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 2:39 pm
Promote your business across Blackburn and Darwen by signing up to receive the Black Friday special offer and receive a fantastic 15% off discount.
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Published on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 12:59 pm
The borough has been crowned as a Climate Action Leader by international environmental impact non-profit CDP – the highest rating possible.
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Published on Monday 13 November 2023 at 11:14 am
Funding of almost £2million will be issued to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to continue funding support for our most disadvantaged residents, and to co-ordinate similar work across the whole of Lancashire and Blackpool.
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Published on Friday 10 November 2023 at 4:37 pm
The official launch of the Young BwD Foundation showcasing how youth organisations come together to support young people, took place this week.
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Published on Friday 10 November 2023 at 1:00 pm
Five local authorities are set to receive Department for Education funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region, to help provide stable family homes to more children.
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Published on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 4:52 pm
Know someone who strives to make our community stronger and more united? One Voice Blackburn is calling for nominations for the Leader’s Award in the 2024 1V Awards.
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Published on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 1:28 pm
A pop-up vaccination centre is coming to Blackburn Bus Station this week as part the NHS’s Winter campaign.
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Published on Tuesday 7 November 2023 at 2:21 pm
Blackburn’s stunning Cathedral Quarter is set to be transformed into a Winter Wonderland this Christmas under the cover of huge festive tipis.
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Published on Monday 6 November 2023 at 9:00 am
Services commemorating Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday will be held across the borough this weekend to remember those in our armed forces who have fallen in past and current wars.
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Published on Friday 3 November 2023 at 12:38 pm
Dozens of volunteers across our local communities were thanked for their contributions at last night’s Community Volunteer Awards.
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Published on Thursday 2 November 2023 at 10:41 am
Islamophobia Awareness Month is taking place in November to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims in society as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia.
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Published on Thursday 2 November 2023 at 10:38 am
With the harrowing scenes from the Middle East continuing to be shared across international media, many people’s first thought is ‘how can I help?’.
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Published on Tuesday 31 October 2023 at 8:08 pm
This November sees national changes to how you can vote by post or by proxy, in a bid to combat election fraud.
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Published on Tuesday 31 October 2023 at 12:49 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Phil Riley, has welcomed news that the Government is asking train companies to withdraw proposals to close hundreds of ticket offices including ones in Preston, Accrington and Burnley.
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Published on Friday 27 October 2023 at 1:43 pm
The Poppy Appeal officially launched in Blackburn town centre today with a poignant window display decorated by local volunteers.
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Published on Thursday 26 October 2023 at 5:09 pm
It’s the final weekend of the British Textile Biennial – and also the last opportunity to see the installation ‘Funufactury’ created by artist Ibukun Baldwin working with two Afghan evacuees.
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Published on Monday 23 October 2023 at 11:38 am
A £275,000 car park development at Blakewater Lodge, Whalley Range, Blackburn today (23 Oct) opened for business, providing the area and surrounding streets with enhanced safety and accessibility.
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Published on Friday 20 October 2023 at 11:11 am
A survey has been launched by Blackburn with Darwen Council to ask residents, businesses and partners their views on what they feel spending priorities should be in the next financial year.
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Published on Friday 20 October 2023 at 10:46 am
On the first anniversary of the installation of Blackburn with Darwen’s pandemic memorial benches, a local artist renowned for her surreal collages and paintings is helping put them on the map – literally!
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Published on Thursday 19 October 2023 at 4:30 pm
A show-stopping, foot-tapping musicals extravaganza is on the cards for this year’s Blackburn town centre Christmas lights switch on!
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Published on Thursday 19 October 2023 at 2:20 pm
The free flu vaccine is being offered to children aged two and three – and you can get this at special clinics at some of our Family Hubs in the borough over the October half term holiday.
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Published on Thursday 19 October 2023 at 11:37 am
This week is Household Support Fund Awareness Week – so we are highlighting all the areas the scheme can help with.
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Published on Wednesday 18 October 2023 at 5:32 pm
An open invitation is being shared to a peace vigil at Blackburn Town Hall Square.
Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum and Blackburn with Darwen Council are calling for an end to all violence in and around Israel and Gaza.
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Published on Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 12:12 pm
Get ready to set your Christmas spirit free at the Darwen lights switch on with headline act, N-Trance!
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Published on Monday 16 October 2023 at 11:15 am
National Adoption Week takes place from the 16th until the 22nd of October this year.
This year’s theme is focused around celebrating different generations of adopted people.
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Published on Friday 13 October 2023 at 5:38 pm
If you’re in the market for seriously good food, then we have just the place for you!
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Published on Thursday 12 October 2023 at 6:43 pm
At the Executive Board meeting on Thursday 12 October, the Council Leader made a statement on the Israel – Palestine conflict, and a minute’s silence was observed.
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Published on Thursday 12 October 2023 at 4:17 pm
Did you see British Textile Biennial on BBC North West Tonight?
Putting Blackburn on the map once again!
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Published on Monday 9 October 2023 at 11:02 am
This Tuesday – October 10th – is World Mental Health Day and this year is all about finding the little things that make a big difference to our mental health.
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Published on Friday 6 October 2023 at 2:19 pm
Hundreds of people took part in a three-day jobs fair held at King George’s Hall and were able to gain support by employment professionals to enhance their career.
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Published on Friday 6 October 2023 at 11:56 am
As next month’s Community Volunteer Awards presentation evening draws closer, organisers are appealing for school and community groups to help create striking sustainable table centrepieces.
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Published on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 7:19 pm
It’s official – Akbar’s is set to open a brand new restaurant in Blackburn’s £50m Cultural Quarter.
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Published on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 5:47 pm
A Bastwell and Daisyfield councillor has welcomed a newly-installed CCTV camera at a notorious littering hot-spot and warned offenders that they could face a fine of up to £150.
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Published on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 5:23 pm
Nearly one week after the law change banning certain single-use plastic items in England was introduced by the Government, Blackburn with Darwen Council officers are reminding businesses that they could face a fine if they fail to implement the new changes.
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Published on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at 12:11 pm
Public Health at Blackburn with Darwen are urging all pregnant women to get their flu and Covid vaccines to give themselves and their babies the best protection against illness this Autumn and Winter.
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Published on Wednesday 4 October 2023 at 11:09 am
A review of polling districts and polling station locations is underway in Blackburn with Darwen.
Residents of the borough are being asked their views on the places where they go to cast their votes in local and general elections.
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Published on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 1:05 pm
Darwen Youth Centre could almost double in size as part of impressive £3m plans revealed today.
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Published on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 10:17 am
Blackburn Youth Zone has revealed an exciting new creative collaboration with celebrated artist Jamie Holman and curator Alex Zawadzki.
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Published on Monday 2 October 2023 at 3:01 pm
Kinship Care Week takes place from the 2nd of October until the 8th this year.
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Published on Monday 2 October 2023 at 2:01 pm
The British Textile Biennial is back for its third year and The Leader of BwD Council said the event will be another ‘great achievement’ for the Borough.
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Published on Friday 29 September 2023 at 1:59 pm
‘When you stop smoking, good things start to happen’ – That’s the message of this year’s Stoptober campaign.
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Published on Friday 29 September 2023 at 12:42 pm
Three local councils along with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service have joined together using legal powers to protect the environment and prevent wildfire devastation on moorland.
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Published on Thursday 28 September 2023 at 1:02 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has echoed calls from northern leaders to Government to not scrap the HS2 link between Birmingham and Manchester.
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