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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 10:56 am
Signing up to online Council Tax services has certainly paid off for one lucky Blackburn with Darwen resident after he won a brand new iPad!
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Published on Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 9:26 am
More than two thousand competitors are gearing up for this weekend’s gruelling Ironman – swim, cycle and running race – but what are the practicalities for residents and businesses?
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Published on Tuesday 9 July 2019 at 4:18 pm
A MAYOR has today launched an appeal for information regarding the theft of his charity gin from a Blackburn bar.
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Published on Monday 8 July 2019 at 9:23 am
Victims of the Srebrenica genocide will be remembered at a special service hosted by Blackburn Cathedral on Thursday 11 July.
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Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 11:58 am
New work to improve cervical cancer screening rates in the north of Blackburn with Darwen is already proving a success.
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Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 10:36 am
Home is where the heart is and that’s certainly true for former England International distance runner Matt Wood.
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Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 10:17 am
SOME of the world’s most influential bands and artists of the 20th century to have ever played at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall – right from the Beatles to Bowie – will be celebrated in a permanent feature thanks to an exciting new public art commission.
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Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 9:40 am
A programme to empower under 16s to work with others on projects to improve their neighbourhoods has launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Thursday 4 July 2019 at 3:50 pm
Residents and landlords who caused a ‘stink’ by leaving rubbish to pile up outside their properties in Blackburn with Darwen have been ordered to pay more than £2,000 in court fines and charges.
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Published on Thursday 4 July 2019 at 12:05 pm
A new campaign has been launched to inspire parents to boost their child’s language and learning.
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Published on Thursday 4 July 2019 at 10:55 am
Re:fresh BwD will be running a free functional fitness MOT and advice session for the over 60s at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre on Thursday, 11 July 11 – 4pm.
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Published on Wednesday 3 July 2019 at 10:23 am
New cinema comes to life
This Computer Generated Image (CGI) shows a first glimpse of what the area will look like when the works are complete by April next year.
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Published on Tuesday 2 July 2019 at 2:24 pm
A renewed appeal is being launched this week to highlight the issue of private fostering – a little known informal arrangement where a child lives with somebody else other than their parents or immediate family.
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Published on Monday 1 July 2019 at 3:37 pm
Plans for an affordable modern ‘modular’ housing scheme have been given the go-ahead for the borough.
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Published on Monday 1 July 2019 at 11:25 am
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to speak out on key issues for the borough.
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Published on Friday 28 June 2019 at 10:56 am
The borough’s ‘artists of tomorrow’ are set to showcase their works in a brand new exhibition at the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery after being inspired by art from the V&A in London.
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Published on Thursday 27 June 2019 at 3:16 pm
Twelve people have been arrested in connection with a large scale benefit scam following dawn raids across Blackburn yesterday morning (Wednesday, June 26th).
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Published on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at 3:44 pm
Property renovation show DIY SOS will head to Blackburn with Darwen later this year to take on an ambitious build to benefit a local charity which offers help to vulnerable young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
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Published on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at 3:38 pm
Carl Fogarty made sure a new road named in his honour was opened in style.
The superbike legend unveiled the new Carl Fogarty Way in his own distinctive way, setting off on his custom-made CM Foggy Edition Spitfire to be the first to ride along the road.
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Published on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at 10:23 am
Residents of Riverside Heights and the adjacent bungalows joined with guests from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Together Housing and other partners to celebrate the grand opening of this specialised housing with care development in Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 25 June 2019 at 1:49 pm
Last weekend hundreds of people came together at neighbourhood events to celebrate everything they have in common as part of the Great Get Together.
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Published on Tuesday 25 June 2019 at 9:26 am
Pennine Lancashire has been selected to receive more funding as part of a national programme to tackle childhood obesity.
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Published on Monday 24 June 2019 at 9:32 am
Two of the area’s major providers of children and family services are jubilant after once again being accredited as ‘baby friendly’ organisations by UNICEF UK.
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Published on Thursday 20 June 2019 at 11:31 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed news that the Blackburn Bus Company has chosen Clean Air Day (June 20) to announce it will be bringing even cleaner buses to the area.
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Published on Thursday 20 June 2019 at 9:28 am
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to tackle air pollution in their communities as part of the national Clean Air Day initiative, which takes places today (June 20).
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Published on Tuesday 18 June 2019 at 1:21 pm
A Great Get Together event organised by a team of young people from across the borough will bring families together through a love of music and food.
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Published on Tuesday 18 June 2019 at 12:01 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service (YJS) has been given a top award to recognise its work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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Published on Monday 17 June 2019 at 4:45 pm
People flocked to Blackburn’s Festival of Making this weekend despite the damp weather – including visitors from sunny Miami and Australia!
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Published on Friday 14 June 2019 at 3:26 pm
An innovative Blackburn with Darwen service has been praised following an inspection.
Home First Service is a community-based service that provides support for adults in their own home.
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Published on Friday 14 June 2019 at 12:34 pm
Wensley Fold C of E Primary Academy pupil Sara Hussain gave a very special performance of her moving speech about challenging the Manchester Arena bomber when she visited the Mayor’s parlour this week.
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Published on Thursday 13 June 2019 at 4:49 pm
Sam Holland, who has been commissioned to create the Baroness Castle statue, will be at the Festival of Making all weekend (15 – 16 June) holding workshops for the public.
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Published on Thursday 13 June 2019 at 8:43 am
Visitors to a unique interactive exhibition in Blackburn Cathedral will get an emotive insight into the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers fleeing their homes.
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Published on Wednesday 12 June 2019 at 11:50 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is having a Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Inspection by OFSTED from Monday 17 June for 5 days.
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Published on Tuesday 11 June 2019 at 4:36 pm
Leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, is looking forward to this weekend’s Festival of Making:
I am excited to start the countdown for this year’s big Festival of Making event.
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Published on Tuesday 11 June 2019 at 3:52 pm
The Council has launched a campaign to build a statue of Baroness Castle to celebrate the contribution she made to the borough, which she served as MP for 34 years, and the country as a whole.
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Published on Monday 10 June 2019 at 10:07 pm
Community heroes from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned this evening at the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.
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Published on Monday 10 June 2019 at 3:18 pm
The bumper guide to this year’s exciting Festival of Making is here!
A fun-packed programme of events is now online for this weekend’s highly anticipated 3rd National Festival of Making in Blackburn Town Centre.
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Published on Friday 7 June 2019 at 3:04 pm
A meeting of local champions helping to tackle mental health stigma is set to take place – and all are welcome to attend.
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Published on Thursday 6 June 2019 at 1:36 pm
With less than a week to go until the Community Volunteer Awards, organisers Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Community CVS reveal the compere for the presentation evening.
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Published on Thursday 6 June 2019 at 9:50 am
Visitors to Blackburn town centre will be able follow the action at the Women’s World Cup, as England’s brave Lionesses get set to take on all comers.
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Published on Wednesday 5 June 2019 at 1:49 pm
Over 60s from Blackburn and Darwen can get information and support on preventing falls via a free balance and strength advice session.
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Published on Tuesday 4 June 2019 at 8:30 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Deputy Mayor will attend short ceremonies to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday 6 June.
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Published on Tuesday 4 June 2019 at 1:24 pm
The National Festival of Making is set to return to Blackburn this month and we’re offering a top prize to celebrate!
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Published on Thursday 30 May 2019 at 4:21 pm
Joint statement on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council:
We are saddened to hear of the death of Lord Patel of Blackburn.
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Published on Thursday 30 May 2019 at 4:02 pm
Thousands of people are set to enjoy Blackburn’s first tribute festival at Witton Park on Saturday 22 June.
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Published on Thursday 30 May 2019 at 12:03 pm
Blackburn’s Bureau Centre for the Arts has found a new base following the devastating fire which destroyed their former home.
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Published on Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 4:52 pm
People are being urged to make sure they check the licenses of any skip company they use.
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Published on Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 3:11 pm
Children’s staff at a short break centre for disabled children have been praised for their role in achieving outstanding in a national inspection.
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Published on Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 11:31 am
Local people are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.
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Published on Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 10:56 am
Next week Blackburn with Darwen will celebrate the many volunteers across the borough who give their time and talents for free – and offer others the chance to get into volunteering.
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