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.
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.
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.
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 11:37 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!
Alcohol treatment services in Blackburn with Darwen have amongst the highest successful treatment rates in the country, according to Public Health England.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined forces with a national alliance that is aiming to eradicate suicide in the UK as part of its drive on suicide prevention.
Published on Wednesday 5 September 2018 at 12:59 pm
Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce the Blackburn Vintage Carnival. Coming to town on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September 2018.
A new project investing £2.6m to improve a key gateway to the Borough at Brownhill Roundabout and nearby junctions is getting underway and proposals are ready to view.
Have you got what it takes to be part of Darwen’s Got Talent?
To celebrate the success of the Six Weeks of Summer holiday activity, Darwen Market is hosting Darwen’s Got Talent with award winning partners Crafty Vintage.
One of the North West’s biggest football festivals kicks off in Blackburn this weekend.
Around 70 teams will take part in the annual Blackburn with Darwen Football Festival at Pleasington Playing Fields on Saturday and Sunday (August 25 and 26).
Flying Scotsman and the Golden Steam of Steam – an evening at Darwen Library Theatre this September celebrating the achievements of the people who rescued steam railways.
This September at Darwen Library Theatre, film-maker David Parker will introduce the lost recordings of one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century, Laurie Lee.