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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Wednesday 18 January 2017 at 2:58 pm
The classic Blackburn Soul Nights return this month bringing the sounds of Northern Soul. Motown and Dance back to King George’s Hall.
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Published on Wednesday 18 January 2017 at 2:27 pm
Dedicated local groups or organisations are being invited to take over the running of Greenfields Community Centre.
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Published on Wednesday 18 January 2017 at 11:22 am
Artist Julia M. Swarbrick will be showcasing her incredible hand pulled prints created at Blackburn Museum starting this Saturday.
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Published on Tuesday 17 January 2017 at 1:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are making the borough the most active it has ever been, according to a new national survey.
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Published on Tuesday 17 January 2017 at 11:41 am
A collection of creative and effective communication tools, designed to give young people a voice in decision-making, has won an award.
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Published on Tuesday 17 January 2017 at 11:28 am
Safeguarding teams across the country are sharing a video to help educate people about child sexual exploitation.
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Published on Monday 16 January 2017 at 12:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council working with its partner Capita, has secured over £200,000 from the Environment Agency to address flooding issues in the borough.
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Published on Monday 16 January 2017 at 11:35 am
Capita Local Government has announced today that it has completed its move into One Cathedral Square in Blackburn.
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Published on Friday 13 January 2017 at 4:12 pm
New bus routes have been added to those that were reinstated following the closure of Darwen Coach Services.
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Published on Friday 13 January 2017 at 11:29 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th December to Sunday, 8th January 2017.
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Published on Friday 13 January 2017 at 10:15 am
Works are due to take place this week in Blackburn Town Centre to landscape a dilapidated water feature.
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Published on Thursday 12 January 2017 at 1:32 pm
Roads near Blackburn and Darwen where people have lost their lives in collisions are being targeted in a bid to cut down the number of casualties.
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Published on Wednesday 11 January 2017 at 4:21 pm
Lancashire’s Health and Wellbeing provider has received a rating of good from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after a full comprehensive inspection in September 2016.
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Published on Wednesday 11 January 2017 at 4:13 pm
Blackburn Cathedral is to host a special event celebrating the work done by public services in Lancashire.
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Published on Wednesday 11 January 2017 at 2:00 pm
A number of bus services that were lost following the closure of Darwen Coach Services, are to be reinstated.
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Published on Monday 9 January 2017 at 10:57 am
Following a ‘well-led review’ inspection by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) on 20 and 21 September 2016, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has received the news it has been waiting for – the Trust has now been rated as ‘good’ overall.
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Published on Monday 9 January 2017 at 10:50 am
Are you going dry this January? Over the past few years we’ve seen Dry January become an accepted and positive part of many people’s start to the New Year.
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Published on Monday 9 January 2017 at 9:40 am
Residents who keep chickens or ducks are urged to continue to keep them inside after a case of avian flu was confirmed in Yorkshire.
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Published on Friday 6 January 2017 at 3:41 pm
Nearly two million people in Lancashire and South Cumbria will for the first time be able to get easy access to the best-rated health apps available online.
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Published on Friday 6 January 2017 at 3:08 pm
Residents are invited to get involved, debate and help shape the future of health and social care in East Lancashire at an upcoming engagement event.
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Published on Friday 6 January 2017 at 10:18 am
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are urging people to access local help and support to quit smoking this new year.
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Published on Thursday 5 January 2017 at 3:05 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th December to Sunday, 8th January 2017.
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Published on Thursday 5 January 2017 at 11:28 am
A new bus service from Royal Blackburn Hospital to Audley is starting a six-month trial from the first week of January.
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Published on Wednesday 28 December 2016 at 2:38 pm
The difficulties with the Council email system have now been fixed. Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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Published on Friday 23 December 2016 at 11:27 am
A Local hospital, restaurants, takeaways, schools, nurseries and shops have been awarded the Recipe 4 Health accreditation.
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Published on Thursday 22 December 2016 at 5:10 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th December to Sunday, 8th January 2017.
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Published on Thursday 22 December 2016 at 10:08 am
The countdown to Christmas has begun, so here’s some useful information to help you recycle more over the festive season.
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Published on Wednesday 21 December 2016 at 11:55 am
One Voice is pleased to link up with Blackburn with Darwen Council to announce the nomination process for the Leader’s Award.
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Published on Tuesday 20 December 2016 at 12:08 pm
Planning has been approved for a new housing development in Blackburn that will aim to set new standards for family living.
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Published on Monday 19 December 2016 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are urged to keep warm and keep well over the next few weeks as the borough gears up for the arrival of winter.
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Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 3:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents and organisations have been spreading the festive cheer by donating gifts and for local children and young people this Christmas.
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Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 2:23 pm
The country’s only mobile cinema is coming to Blackburn next week to bring a series of red carpet programme premieres to towns and cities in the North.
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Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:25 pm
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Blackburn – with the famous Thwaites star ready for switch on.
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Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:20 pm
Blackburn town centre has been awarded the accolade of Britain’s Best High Street!
The awards that were announced on Monday saw Blackburn’s high street win the ‘Best Town Centre’ category and also crowned the overall winner beating 26 other finalists to take home the ‘Great British High Street of the Year Award’.
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Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:05 pm
Fireworks will fly this weekend as Blackburn celebrates winning the national Great British High Street awards with a grand finale Christmas event for all the family.
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Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 9:45 am
A new series of animations have been produced to raise awareness of domestic abuse and signpost to areas of local help and support.
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Published on Thursday 15 December 2016 at 5:06 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th December to Sunday, 25th December 2016.
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Published on Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 4:25 pm
The newest addition to Blackburn’s resurgent nightlife will transport customers to altogether more tropical climes.
Business partners Benj Ashmead, Dean Rothwell and Rachel White are planning to open a Hawaiian themed Tiki Bar on King William Street complete with vintage surf memorabilia and exotic cocktails.
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Published on Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 1:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen leaders are backing a new campaign that aims to help people stay safe when out by stopping those who have had too much to drink being served further alcohol.
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Published on Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 11:04 am
This Christmas, Blackburn is promoting a much greener holiday with the help of 160 solar powered Christmas trees decorating the town.
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Published on Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 9:44 am
Blackburn’s High Street has been crowned best in the country after winning the ‘Best Town Centre’ category and scooping the overall award in the Great British High Street competition.
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Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 2:37 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is introducing changes to its garden waste collection scheme.
A small subscription fee will be charged to provide this optional service to those who want garden waste collecting due to increasing costs and a reduction in Central Government funding.
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Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 2:10 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service was named a winner for the delivery of a Problem Solving Court for young people at the Children and Young People Awards in the Youth Justice section.
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Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:57 am
A new car park in a prime Blackburn town centre location is open in time for Christmas shopping.
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Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:44 am
An opportunity is being offered to shape the future direction of policing in Lancashire.
The Police and Crime Panel, administered by Blackburn with Darwen Council on behalf of Lancashire, needs a new independent member.
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Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:16 am
This weekend join Santa for a dash around Corporation Park in aid of the conservatory appeal.
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Published on Thursday 8 December 2016 at 2:11 pm
Blackburn is gearing up for a BIG Christmas Street Fair this Saturday when around 100 traders come to the town to bring a range of Christmas crafts and treats along with street food and drink.
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Published on Thursday 8 December 2016 at 12:07 pm
Work has started on a new supported living development for young adults with additional needs and disabilities in Blackburn.
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Published on Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 2:43 pm
A special award was given to five-year-old Eddie Carr for a giant litter pick in Darwen.
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Published on Monday 5 December 2016 at 2:58 pm
Special legal protection has been granted for the West Pennine Moors to safeguard the area’s important wildlife and habitats.
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