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Published on Friday 24 January 2020 at 10:07 am
Today is the launch of the Community Volunteer Awards 2020 to celebrate the remarkable people and groups who make a difference in Blackburn and Darwen
Nominations are now open for all the local heroes who dedicate themselves to people and places in the borough and help to make it a better place.
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Published on Thursday 23 January 2020 at 10:41 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has pledged support to raising awareness of illegal money lending by signing a charter aimed at stopping loan sharks.
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Published on Wednesday 22 January 2020 at 3:30 pm
A ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day is being planned to bring the community together to remember and pay respects to victims of genocide, oppression and torture.
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Published on Friday 17 January 2020 at 3:51 pm
A highly regarded Darwen nursery is celebrating a double hat trick – having received its sixth consecutive outstanding report from Ofsted.
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Published on Wednesday 15 January 2020 at 11:35 am
Works are taking place at St John’s Church in Victoria Street to start to repair fire damage.
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Published on Tuesday 14 January 2020 at 2:23 pm
During winter we are all more likely to get ill but it’s not just illnesses like coughs, colds and flu we need to protect ourselves from.
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Published on Monday 13 January 2020 at 4:33 pm
The Council has been notified that further strike action is planned at both sites on five further dates.
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Published on Monday 13 January 2020 at 1:44 pm
One Voice Blackburn is pleased to link up with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to announce the nomination process for the Leader’s Award.
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Published on Monday 13 January 2020 at 1:34 pm
Award winning local crime author Stephen Booth will be visiting Blackburn Library to give a reading of his latest book, talk about his writing and answer any questions.
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Published on Friday 10 January 2020 at 4:43 pm
A silver cup awarded to a Blackburn campaigner in the 1800s has been returned to the town after his family crowd funded more than £1,000 to buy it.
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Published on Friday 10 January 2020 at 12:38 pm
A new campaign is asking people to stop feeding pigeons to help keep our town centre clean and tidy.
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Published on Thursday 9 January 2020 at 11:59 am
The Council has received formal notice that a small number of lifeguards are to go on strike.
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Published on Thursday 9 January 2020 at 9:17 am
Plans to widen one of Blackburn’s busiest roads to ease traffic and boost jobs and business are progressing before works starts in April 2020.
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Published on Wednesday 8 January 2020 at 4:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has re-signed a deal that will see £250k invested in providing books for the children of Blackburn with Darwen over the next three years.
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Published on Tuesday 7 January 2020 at 2:22 pm
A new board is set to be created to help shape plans for how up to £25m of funding could be spent transforming Darwen.
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Published on Monday 6 January 2020 at 3:08 pm
Whilst the UK enjoyed an unseasonably mild end to 2019, the winter is set to take a grip with weather forecasters warning a cold snap could be on its way during the first few weeks of the new year.
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Published on Thursday 2 January 2020 at 9:03 am
Libraries across the borough are removing all fines for the late return of books and audio visual items.
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Published on Monday 23 December 2019 at 11:22 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is continuing its crackdown on people dumping rubbish in the borough.
The Council secured half a dozen prosecutions in December for offences ranging from dumping rubbish in back yards to traders leaving waste on land around the towns.
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Published on Friday 20 December 2019 at 9:59 am
Outside works are well underway at the new Reel Cinema in Blackburn town centre.
Outside works are nearly complete on the building, which will be a new eight-screen independent cinema for cinema operator Reel on the former Waves Leisure Centre Centre site in Blackburn town centre.
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Published on Friday 20 December 2019 at 8:59 am
A local project that which aims to tackle social isolation with delicious meals has been awarded five stars during their Food Business Hygiene Inspection!
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Published on Thursday 19 December 2019 at 3:05 pm
Father Christmas and his trusty elves have been learning to communicate in a form of sign language as part of a new initiative to make sure everybody can enjoy Christmas magic.
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Published on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at 11:44 am
Christmas is just a week away – don’t forget to sort your repeat prescriptions.
People who are on repeat medication such as those with long term health condition, for instance asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, are being reminded not to leave it too late to get their repeat prescriptions.
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Published on Tuesday 17 December 2019 at 9:28 am
Accountancy firm PM&M have donated another mountain of gifts for underprivileged children in Blackburn with Darwen, which will be given out by Secret Santa Ltd.
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Published on Monday 16 December 2019 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s public health team are urging people to stay at home if they are suffering from seasonal sickness or diarrhoea.
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Published on Friday 13 December 2019 at 10:41 am
Blackburn Market has welcomed more new traders in recent weeks to add to the fabulous food court offering.
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Published on Wednesday 11 December 2019 at 1:24 pm
Make sure you know where your polling station is so you can vote in the General Election on Thursday, December 12th.
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Published on Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 2:57 pm
The General Election is taking place on Thursday, December 12th. Here’s all you need to know.
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Published on Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 8:38 am
An Audley woman is planning a new football league to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate into local life having taken part in the Community Ambassador programme.
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Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm
There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.
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Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 1:33 pm
A group of foster carers have been presented with special long service awards after dedicating more than 200 years to helping youngsters in the borough.
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Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 11:57 am
Over the holiday period your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or having to go to hospital.
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Published on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 4:07 pm
This Christmas is set to be a real cracker at Blackburn with Darwen’s markets!
As well as being able to tick off your Christmas shopping list at the many stalls, you’ll be able to get in to the festive spirit with a packed programme of events.
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Published on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 3:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Director of Public Health has expressed his delight at the news that Darwen Healthcare has scooped two prestigious awards.
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Published on Tuesday 3 December 2019 at 12:31 pm
Time is running out for people to apply for a proxy vote in the upcoming general election.
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Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 3:16 pm
Step in to Christmas with this cracker of an events guide for Christmas in Blackburn with Darwen!
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Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 2:35 pm
The annual Youth Takeover Challenge helped shine a spotlight on the issues that matter most to young people across Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 2:19 pm
What is a proxy vote how do you apply for one? Here’s all the information for you.
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Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 10:35 am
Interested in learning more about working in Blackburn with Darwen in our social care teams?
We are holding a recruitment open day at our modern Duke Street offices on Saturday, December 7 from 10am-4pm.
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Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 10:08 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining forces with local and national organisations to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place today, Friday November 29.
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Published on Wednesday 27 November 2019 at 9:55 am
Members of the public will be able to get a glimpse of the Samaritans’ upgraded local facilities following the completion of a £141k renovation project, taking place during its 50th year of providing emotional support.
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Published on Wednesday 27 November 2019 at 9:07 am
Pupils from two local primary schools got some inspiration to write spooky stories during a day spent together at Turton Tower.
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Published on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 11:10 am
| Blackburn with Darwen Leisure Services are supporting a campaign “Not Every Disability is Visible”
Crohn’s & Colitis UK launched the campaign around the stigma and misunderstanding that surround invisible disabilities. | | |
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Published on Monday 25 November 2019 at 3:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to stay flood aware as winter approaches.
A page on the Council’s new website provides information on flooding emergencies including different types of flood warnings, what to do to prepare yourself and your family from floods and what to do when flooding happens.
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Published on Monday 25 November 2019 at 2:21 pm
A new section has been added to the site to keep you up-to-date with everything you need to know to get you prepared for winter.
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Published on Monday 25 November 2019 at 9:28 am
There are just two days left to register to vote in December’s Parliamentary election.
Voters who want to have their say in the election to take place on Thursday, December 12th have just a short time left to have their say.
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Published on Friday 22 November 2019 at 4:38 pm
A multi-agency meeting was held last night to address concerns around attacks on taxis.
Several incidents over recent weeks have seen taxis and other vehicles damaged in areas of Blackburn by youths throwing stones and rocks at vehicles.
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Published on Friday 22 November 2019 at 12:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is delighted to announce the latest tenant to its flagship town centre offices, One Cathedral Square.
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Published on Wednesday 20 November 2019 at 10:45 am
A Darwen housing scheme designed to support people over 50 with care needs has won a building industry award.
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Published on Tuesday 19 November 2019 at 1:45 pm
Don’t worry if you can’t get to the polling station to vote in December’s general election – there is still time to apply for a postal vote.
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Published on Monday 18 November 2019 at 9:06 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council have been awarded the Epilepsy Action Employer award.
The Employer Award celebrates the Council’s efforts in creating an epilepsy friendly workplace to support those who live with the condition.
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