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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Monday 19 November 2018 at 11:45 am
Thousands of people turned out in Darwen at the weekend for the annual Christmas Lights switch-on.
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Published on Monday 19 November 2018 at 10:47 am
Volunteers from Edgworth and Higher Croft are needed to help with a new research project which could help potentially vulnerable people stay safe and well in their homes.
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Published on Friday 16 November 2018 at 12:24 pm
Road Safety Week 2018 takes place from Monday 19 November and we are shouting out about the safety of those on two wheels.
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Published on Friday 16 November 2018 at 10:49 am
Retailers across Blackburn helped celebrate Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, on Tuesday 13 November.
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Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 12:55 pm
British rock music phenomena, The Sweet, have announced their 50th-anniversary world tour, including a stop at King George’s Hall this December.
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Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 12:00 pm
The Macmillan Solutions team are looking for volunteers from across Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire to support people affected by cancer.
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Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 9:35 am
Saturday 24 November, King William Street, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Blackburn’s Christmas lights will be switched on this year by the town’s very own singing sensation, Grace Davies.
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Published on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 1:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is welcoming a visit of a mobile digital classroom to the borough.
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Published on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 1:00 pm
Local history researcher Christine Parkinson will be giving a talk on the life of Joseph Harrison.
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Published on Monday 12 November 2018 at 2:48 pm
A wartime story of love and sacrifice told through powerful dance theatre is coming to Blackburn Cathedral on Monday 19 November.
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Published on Monday 12 November 2018 at 10:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen has today become officially ‘breastfeeding friendly’, meaning mums who want to breastfeed out and about in the borough can do so with full confidence.
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Published on Sunday 11 November 2018 at 2:19 pm
Hundreds remembered the fallen 100 years after end of World War One at two special Remembrance Services in the borough.
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Published on Friday 9 November 2018 at 3:17 pm
Calling all residents, landowners, developers and agents!
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is preparing its new Local Plan and is asking you to put forward suggestions for land suitable for future development.
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Published on Friday 9 November 2018 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn came out a shining star in this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards – picking up two prestigious awards for its National Festival of Making and its Cathedral as a cultural hub.
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Published on Friday 9 November 2018 at 10:13 am
Pop superstar and Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle will be lighting up Darwen’s Christmas event this year.
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Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 5:53 pm
A scheme to improve traffic flow around the St Peter Street and Darwen Street areas of Blackburn will go live on 2 December.
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Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 3:34 pm
Special services and events are being held to commemorate the historic 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.
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Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 1:36 pm
Singer Jake Quickenden provided the X Factor at a special awards ceremony to celebrate the ‘inspirational’ achievements of children in care.
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Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 1:03 pm
Christmas is set to come early for one small business in Blackburn with Darwen with more than £1k of free advertising up for grabs!
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Published on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 11:26 am
Looked After Children from Blackburn and Darwen were treated to a winning display from Blackburn Rovers at Saturday’s match at Ewood Park.
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Published on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 10:13 am
Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) are celebrating a “YES” vote from town centre businesses for five more years of investment.
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Published on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 9:03 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is playing its part in Battle’s Over, an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War One.
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Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 2:34 pm
Blackburn struck gold at the North West Britain in Bloom Awards scooping a hat trick of prizes.
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Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 2:00 pm
As the festival of Diwali approaches, the Blackburn Hindu Centre is inviting people from across the borough to join them in their community celebration of the Festival of Lights.
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Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 1:36 pm
A special Remembrance Concert is being held in Blackburn to mark the 100 years since the Armistice was signed.
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Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 10:40 am
Make sure your Bonfire Night is a good one by by following fire safety advice.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is sharing safety tips on fireworks and fires for people taking part in any celebrations.
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Published on Friday 2 November 2018 at 2:40 pm
Gorse Street in Blackburn will be temporarily closed from Monday 5th November for one week.
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Published on Thursday 1 November 2018 at 12:39 pm
Save the date! Near Neighbours has issued an open invitation to their wedding event of the year – a colourful, multi-cultural celebration of wedding traditions.
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Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 3:52 pm
Plans to increase cohesion and build stronger communities within Blackburn with Darwen have taken a significant step forward.
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Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:46 am
Be scary but safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night by following fire safety advice.
It’s the time of year for the spooky celebrations and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) are sharing tips in the lead up to two of the biggest nights in the Autumnal calendar.
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Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:14 am
Small Business Saturday UK has kicked off its national bus tour of the country in Blackburn – former winners of the coveted High Street of the Year Award.
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Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 10:52 am
Whether it’s steaming hot brews, delicious bacon butties or executive buffets – they’re all a piece of cake for one Blackburn café.
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Published on Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 11:03 am
Businesses in Blackburn town centre are being reminded that ballot papers for the renewal vote for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) must be returned by Friday, November 2nd.
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Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 4:10 pm
Proposals to develop 73 new family homes in the Infirmary Waterside area have been given the go-ahead by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 3:14 pm
The Blackburn Branch of the Royal British Legion officially launched their Poppy Appeal in Blackburn Market today.
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Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 1:15 pm
We are changing the burgundy and grey bin collection days to a number of homes in the borough from Monday, October 29th onwards.
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Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 12:37 pm
Contractors have swung into action on a multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex in Blackburn.
Work is now well underway on the groundworks for the ambitious £10m scheme that will see an eight screen Reel Cinema created with VIP lounge, restaurants, bars and an undercroft car park.
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Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 11:46 am
Lancashire mum-to-be Maria Slater is joining forces with the local NHS to help promote the flu vaccine for pregnant women this winter.
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Published on Thursday 25 October 2018 at 10:34 am
Blackburn based therapist and counsellor Matilde Tomat will be at Blackburn library on Wednesday, October 31 at 2pm.
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Published on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 3:44 pm
A bumper festive calendar with Christmas market, parades and dashing santas is heading to Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Blackburn BID have announced a packed programme of festive fun for Christmas 2018, kicking off with the Christmas Lights Switch On Show on Saturday, November 24th.
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Published on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 1:51 pm
Everyone across the borough is invited to help commemorate the historic anniversary of the end of World War One.
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Published on Monday 22 October 2018 at 11:20 am
A project to develop a prime piece of disused land in Lower Darwen has started.
Two existing, disused office blocks off Greenbank Terrace, near Milking Lane and Junction 4 of the M65 are currently being demolished to make way for a new development.
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Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 3:53 pm
Blackburn Market is dusting away any signs of Halloween cobwebs this Half-term with FREE hi-tech workshops for kids in the Market.
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Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 2:56 pm
An empty house with a 6ft pile of rubbish in the back yard will be given a new lease of life.
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Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 1:57 pm
Planned works due to take place on Gorse Street, Blackburn, have been postponed.
Drainage works were due to start on Monday, October 22nd, as part of the growth plan for the Furthergate area of Blackburn, and the road would have been closed for the week.
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Published on Friday 19 October 2018 at 11:41 am
Darwen Market and award winning Crafty Vintage are having four days of free freaky fun this half term.
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Published on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 3:50 pm
Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to Darwen Library Theatre this November, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.
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Published on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 3:20 pm
Following the release of his critically lauded new album Hearts That Strain last year, Jake Bugg heads to King George’s Hall this November as part of his solo acoustic tour.
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Published on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 1:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being asked to share their views on life in the borough and give their opinions of Council services.
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Published on Monday 15 October 2018 at 10:46 am
Cool new dessert bar now open in Darwen Market
Darwen Market regulars may have spotted or sampled delicious desserts from a brand new stall this week.
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