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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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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Published on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 5:44 pm
The finest craft beers could soon be ‘on tap’ in Blackburn’s new £50m Cultural Quarter.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is in advanced discussions with award-winning Blackedge Brewery to move into number 35 Northgate.
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Published on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 5:02 pm
A clear sense of pride and ambition and ‘unique passion’ was highlighted in a report which details the Council’s performance.
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Published on Monday 25 September 2023 at 10:50 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council health chiefs are advising eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from winter viruses.
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Published on Friday 22 September 2023 at 3:31 pm
A local charity which supports young and at-risk homeless people had its Darwen-based property transformed by housebuilder, Persimmon.
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Published on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 2:49 pm
The 2023 Blackburn’s Inspiring event took place at King George’s Hall on the 20th of September.
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Published on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 2:34 pm
Sunday will mark 125 years since Darwen Tower was officially opened – read our special Shuttle feature written by celebrated Darwen historian, Harold Heys:
September 24th marks the 125th anniversary of the official opening of Darwen Tower after 16 months of hard graft by a small team on the windswept moors.
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Published on Wednesday 20 September 2023 at 10:52 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to have their say on proposed new charging points for electric vehicles.
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Published on Monday 18 September 2023 at 9:15 am
A four-week public consultation around the future of Daisyfield Pools in Blackburn is now open.
Anyone who would like to express their views on the closure of the swimming facility in north-east Blackburn is welcome to complete Blackburn with Darwen Council’s online survey.
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Published on Friday 15 September 2023 at 9:50 am
New images show how Blackburn’s St John’s church could be transformed into an impressive new Innovation Hub.
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Published on Friday 15 September 2023 at 9:49 am
Plans have been revealed for a new manufacturing and research centre in Darwen – supported by the £100m Town Deal.
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Published on Thursday 14 September 2023 at 1:22 pm
The Blackburn and Darwen Heritage Open Days Festival – the community-led festival of history and culture involving local volunteers and organisations – is continuing apace and there is still time to visit and take part in a whole range of activities and events.
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Published on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 3:01 pm
Today, Wednesday, September 13, is World Sepsis Day – is a global day of awareness to fight the devastating condition that accounts for 11 million deaths worldwide each year.
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Published on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 2:12 pm
Motorists and local residents are being advised that a series of resurfacing works will begin in the next fortnight across three locations in Blackburn and on the A666 in Darwen town centre.
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Published on Tuesday 12 September 2023 at 8:52 am
The finalists in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards have been announced!
The judging in these community awards, run as a partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS, took place on Thursday 7 September.
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Published on Monday 11 September 2023 at 2:14 pm
A three-day recruitment event will be hosted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council open to anyone who is currently looking for work or changing their career.
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Published on Friday 8 September 2023 at 9:30 am
Users of Daisyfield Pools in Blackburn are to be fully consulted before the final decision is made about the facility’s future.
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Published on Thursday 7 September 2023 at 10:08 am
The nominations process for the 1V Awards Dinner 2024 has been launched.
The 1V Awards Dinner, sponsored by Together Housing Association Newground Together and supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council, will take place on 17 February 2024 at King George’s Hall, Blackburn.
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