Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filed under: Crabtree's Indulge | Darwen Market
Published on Monday 15 October 2018 at 9:25 am
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has reiterated his stance on hate crime as National Hate Crime Awareness Week begins.
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 4:37 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Whitehall Hotel, Darwen are hosting a charity fashion show to help raise money for the Mayor’s charities.
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 2:55 pm
Leaders came together at a special summit to help boost prosperity and future chances in Blackburn and Darwen.
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 9:11 am
Award winning poet and novelist Valentine Williams will be speaking about her book ‘The Marsh People’ and her life in writing at Blackburn Library.
Filed under: Blackburn Libary
Published on Thursday 11 October 2018 at 3:37 pm
The Mayor and Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen were guests of honour at a recent High Tea event hosted by the One Voice Women’s Network.
Published on Thursday 11 October 2018 at 10:56 am
Iron Bell – The Music of Pink Floyd return to Darwen Library Theatre this November after headlining in the theatre at Darwen Live in 2017.
Published on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 3:45 pm
Ministry of Science Live is not your ordinary science show; it comes with a BANG. It comes with a whoosh.
Published on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 10:13 am
Two primary school children have been helping their local NHS spread the message ‘Catch it, bin it, kill it’ on video.
Published on Monday 8 October 2018 at 2:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering children under the age of five a chance to meet the library mascot Wordsworth for a FREE story and rhyme times.
Published on Friday 5 October 2018 at 8:32 am
Community groups in Blackburn with Darwen are invited to bid for funding for projects aimed at breaking down barriers between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Published on Thursday 4 October 2018 at 10:44 am
A Blackburn with Darwen food alliance is set to launch soon with the primary aim of tackling food poverty in the borough.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | bwd food alliance | Dominic Harrison | Ewood Park | food poverty | public health
Published on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 3:36 pm
Careless drivers and inappropriate parking are being targeted in a new campaign in Blackburn and Darwen
A partnership between Lancashire Police and Blackburn with Darwen Parking Services, will see mobile patrols observing traffic to curb irresponsible driving and irresponsible parking that can put other road users and pedestrians at risk.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Jim Smith | Lancashire Police | road safety
Published on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 11:33 am
The first electric car chargers have been installed in Darwen.
Darwen Rooftop Car Park is now the home to chargers for electric and hybrid cars.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Rooftop car park | electric car chargers | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 10:46 am
The best of Blackburn and Darwen was on show during the annual Mayor’s Civic Tour
Mayor of Blackburn Councillor Pat McFall and Mayoress Lucie Higham took mayors and mayoresses from Lancashire to see some of the borough’s highlights..
Filed under: BBC Radio Lancashire | Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn College | Blackburn Museum | Councillor | Crown Paints | Mayor's Civic Tour | Pat McFall
Published on Friday 28 September 2018 at 1:10 pm
An exhibition of prints, paintings and drawings by Blackburn artist Will Rogers is being held in his home town.
Filed under: The Bureau | Will Rogers
Published on Thursday 27 September 2018 at 10:26 am
A local initiative that invited non-Muslims to fast for a day during Ramadan has been shortlisted for a national diversity award.
Published on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at 1:01 pm
As part of Older People’s Week re:fresh are holding a FREE Tea Dance featuring Vintage Pearls and Walk this Way Choir.
Published on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at 10:44 am
A crackdown on illegal tobacco has taken place across the borough.
Four shops were targeted following investigations carried out by Trading Standards staff working within Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Public Protection and Environmental Health teams and were in response to complaints from members of the public.
Filed under: Councillor | Illegal tobacco | Jim Smith | public protection | trading standards
Published on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at 10:43 am
A Blackburn Market stall holder has danced to a degree of success with a unique qualification.
Published on Tuesday 25 September 2018 at 10:11 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is delighted to be hosting what is hoped to be the first of many Darwen Market Kitchen events on Saturday, September 29th from 10am until 4pm.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Market | MasterChef | Moonira Hinglotwala | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 24 September 2018 at 3:54 pm
Over ten thousand people enjoyed the Vintage Carnival event this weekend with some iconic classic fairground rides and free entertainment.
Published on Friday 21 September 2018 at 3:25 pm
A mobile exhibition raising awareness about human trafficking and modern day slavery will be in Blackburn city centre on Saturday 22 September.
Published on Friday 21 September 2018 at 3:16 pm
Have you ever found an interesting object while metal detecting, walking or digging in the garden?
Published on Friday 21 September 2018 at 12:24 pm
A planning application is due to be submitted today (September 21) to complete Blackburn’s Cathedral Square development.
Filed under: Cathedral Quarter | Cathedral Square | councillor phil riley | Denise Park
Published on Friday 21 September 2018 at 11:10 am
The future is electric – and it is coming to Blackburn with Darwen
Electric vehicle chargers have been introduced in car parks across Blackburn with Darwen as more people are switching to the eco-friendly mode of transport.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | Electric car charging points | Electric Cars | Fielden Street | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 18 September 2018 at 3:08 pm
Britain’s Ultimate Pop Star, Cliff Richard is celebrating 60 years in the music industry and he wants to invite you to the most fabulous big screen party at Darwen Library Theatre this October!
Published on Tuesday 18 September 2018 at 11:49 am
A long-term partnership approach to reducing teenage pregnancies in Blackburn with Darwen has seen rates fall to an all-time low, latest figures show.
Published on Tuesday 18 September 2018 at 11:37 am
This October, The Three Degrees head to King George’s Hall with original members Helen Scott & Valerie Holiday, along with Freddie Pool, for their 50th Anniversary Tour!
Published on Monday 17 September 2018 at 3:55 pm
A ceramic tile by Turner prize-winning artist Grayson Perry is on display at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Museum | Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Grayson Perry | museum
Published on Friday 14 September 2018 at 12:29 pm
Thousands of people flocked to a huge careers fair for new job opportunities in Blackburn, Darwen and beyond.
Published on Friday 14 September 2018 at 11:28 am
Blackburn Rovers have pledged their support to the World Suicide Prevention Day activity happening this week in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | suicide prevention | zero suicide alliance
Published on Friday 14 September 2018 at 11:08 am
Alcohol treatment services in Blackburn with Darwen have amongst the highest successful treatment rates in the country, according to Public Health England.
Published on Friday 14 September 2018 at 11:00 am
It’s been nearly 40 years since ABBA last toured, but this October at King George’s Hall, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life with ABBAMANIA.
Published on Thursday 13 September 2018 at 2:02 pm
The 29 new starters are taking on different roles and responsibilities across the Council, including Leisure, HR, Finance, Business Support, IT and Early Years.
Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 4:36 pm
This September at King George’s Hall Take a journey back in time as we remember the man, the music, the magic: Michael Jackson.
Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 1:55 pm
If you make crafty goods, interesting produce or have something special to sell, Darwen Market wants to hear from you!
Filed under: Christmas | Darwen Market | pop-up stalls
Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 11:45 am
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS East Lancashire CCG and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) are once again targeting families this year in a major drive to protect them from flu.
Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 11:24 am
A landmark Blackburn café bar in the heart of the town centre has been transformed into a luxury Indian restaurant.
Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 10:58 am
Blackburn is the first place in England to install new technology to help people with disabilities who struggle to press the button at pedestrian crossings.
Filed under: Councillor Jamie Groves | Longshaw Street | Neatbox | pedestrian crossing
Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 10:45 am
Council and NHS representatives celebrated progress on Blackburn’s newest piece of healthcare infrastructure by laying its cornerstone yesterday.
Published on Tuesday 11 September 2018 at 10:31 am
Crowds gathered outside Blackburn Town Hall for a public vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday, September 10.
Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 4:55 pm
Fred’s House met whilst working on a show at Darwen Library Theatre; this October we’ll be welcoming them back!
Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 4:08 pm
Darwen Market is pleased to announce that a new stall will soon be opening in the Market Hall.
Filed under: Councillor | Crabtree's Indulge | Darwen Market | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 2:02 pm
A special Darwen preview screening of a new film which deals with the subject of suicide and depression will honour one if its co-stars who sadly took his own life during the film’s production.
Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 1:39 pm
As part of the Council’s activity around World Suicide Prevention day today, Monday September 10, we have been signposting to various partners, services and areas of support using our Digital Advertising Screen outside Blackburn Town Hall.
Published on Friday 7 September 2018 at 11:13 am
Baroness Massey of Darwen will be taking part in The Darwen Heritage Open Days.
Doreen Elizabeth Massey, Baroness Massey of Darwen is a Labour Party member of the House of Lords.
Filed under: Baroness Massey | Darwen Heritage Centre | Darwen Heritage Open Day
