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Published on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 10:34 am
Legendary singer Elton John is bringing his huge hits to Blackburn.
Blackburn is the place to be for superstar Elton John as he announces a massive gig in the town next summer.
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Published on Monday 19 September 2016 at 4:00 pm
The new scheme will be introduced from Spring 2017 for everybody who uses the two main car parks.
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Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 4:27 pm
Have you ever found an interesting object and think it could an archaeological gem?
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is inviting all amateur archaeologists to bring their finds along on Wednesday, September 21.
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Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:53 am
Information and maps showing new proposals for the Blackburn parliamentary constituency will be on display in the reception at Blackburn Town Hall.
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Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:52 am
Blackburn Central Library is hosting a murder mystery night to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare.
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Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:41 am
Business leaders are hoping to put Blackburn on the map after putting the town centre forward for a national award and cash prize.
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Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 4:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th September to Sunday, 25th September 2016.
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Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 3:26 pm
Plans are underway for a spectacular celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds to Liverpool canal that turned Blackburn into a major industrial town.
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Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:45 am
Local volunteers will be taking to the streets of Blackburn in a bid to clean up the local area.
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Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:38 am
The UK’s first community run rock pub will throw open its doors this Saturday (September 17) with a special guest appearance from Judas Priest’s Rob Halford.
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Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:16 am
Blackburn Cathedral will swing to the sounds of samba at an upcoming event celebrating the best of health and social care in East Lancashire.
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Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 10:32 am
Information packs will soon be arriving at every home in the borough to explain the changes in bin collections.
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Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 2:41 pm
A collection of vintage vehicles will be rolling into Blackburn next month as Steam Sunday returns for the second year-running.
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Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 11:41 am
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has changed its name to Growth Lancashire.
Regenerate has provided business support and economic development services for the East Lancashire local authorities and Lancashire County Council since 2011.
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Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 6:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 12th September to Sunday, 18th September 2016.
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Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s children’s centres are celebrating after achieving a prestigious ‘Baby-Friendly Award.’
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Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 1:27 pm
A new strategy to reduce the number of suicides in Blackburn with Darwen has been launched.
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Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 1:11 pm
An information video has been launched to help explain bin collection changes in the borough.
The YouTube animation features friendly character Chuck, who shows people what they can put into their bins.
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Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 12:15 pm
Olympic champions Sophie Hitchon and Samantha Murray were given a special celebration to mark their sporting achievements by their club Blackburn Harriers.
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Published on Thursday 8 September 2016 at 3:40 pm
You can get updates for Blackburn with Darwen Council job vacancies delivered directly to your email inbox.
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Published on Thursday 8 September 2016 at 3:36 pm
Digital Lancashire have launched free Founder Memberships on their website https://www.digital-lancashire.org.uk for the first 100 eligible companies and individuals who sign up as a member.
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Published on Wednesday 7 September 2016 at 3:12 pm
Groups interested in taking over the running of Audley Sports & Community Centre are being encouraged to get in touch with the Council.
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Published on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 3:43 pm
A cavalcade of vintage buses will take over Blackburn’s multi-million-pound Cathedral Quarter in September for this year’s Heritage Open Days.
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Published on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 3:34 pm
Spicy food lovers can enjoy an array of tastes, smells and colours at Blackburn Market’s Spice Festival this weekend.
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Published on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 9:47 am
Young people from Blackburn with Darwen who are due to start College or University are being urged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia.
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Published on Monday 5 September 2016 at 4:30 pm
A public consultation event has been announced inviting people to have their say on the future of the former Cotton Exchange.
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Published on Monday 5 September 2016 at 3:44 pm
A landmark Blackburn pub has been transformed into a luxury Mediterranean restaurant – creating 40 new jobs in the borough.
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Published on Monday 5 September 2016 at 3:10 pm
Landlords in the Griffin area are being urged to make sure they’ve signed up to the selective licensing scheme after a number of prosecutions have taken place.
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Published on Friday 2 September 2016 at 3:47 pm
An evening of laugh-out-loud comedy routines, great singers and theatrical magic with ‘The Grumbleweeds’ at the Thwaites Empire Theatre.
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Published on Friday 2 September 2016 at 12:21 pm
With autumn just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing your home for bad weather.
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Published on Friday 2 September 2016 at 10:36 am
Blackburn Cathedral is to host an event celebrating the best of health and social care in East Lancashire.
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Published on Thursday 1 September 2016 at 2:22 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th September to Sunday, 11th September 2016
As well as the usual events & activities taking place it’s also Heritage Open Days 8th to 11th September 2016.
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Published on Thursday 1 September 2016 at 10:38 am
Have you ever found an interesting object while metal detecting, walking or digging in the garden?
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Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 1:14 pm
A special service is taking place to celebrate a memorial garden in Blackburn.
The service on Thursday, September 1 will see the Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev.
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Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 12:17 pm
Drivers caught using bus lanes in Blackburn and Darwen could face a £60 fine when new enforcement cameras are introduced in September.
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Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 12:04 pm
Work has now started on the new £12.4m Shorey Bank scheme, which will provide high quality care and increased services and accommodation for older people in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 12:01 pm
Events listings for Blackburn and Darwen town centres and around the Borough.
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
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Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 11:13 am
Discover the stories behind many of Blackburn and Darwen’s landmarks at this year’s Heritage Open Days.
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Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 8:48 am
Witton Park is set to play host to a charity event this weekend that promises to put smiles on people’s faces.
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Published on Thursday 25 August 2016 at 10:48 am
Larger households in Blackburn and Darwen can now request a larger burgundy bin once the Council moves to alternate weekly collections which are set to take place from Monday 3 October.
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Published on Wednesday 24 August 2016 at 2:17 pm
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Published on Tuesday 23 August 2016 at 1:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council officers worked with show organisers at this year’s Royal Lancashire Show to help make the event a success.
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Published on Monday 22 August 2016 at 1:06 pm
Blackburn’s 5a/5c Outer Circle bus service operated by Transdev will cease to run from Sunday, August 28, after efforts to find a new bus operator were unsuccessful.
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Published on Friday 19 August 2016 at 3:29 pm
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is celebrating its first ever nomination in the NHS England Kate Granger Compassionate Care Awards for porter, John Jackson.
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Published on Friday 19 August 2016 at 3:17 pm
Work has started on the £12.4million Shorey Bank development as the ground was officially broken to mark the start of the Darwen project.
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Published on Friday 19 August 2016 at 12:16 pm
On Saturday 20th August, it’s a bumper day in Darwen – with both Darwen Gala & Darwen 1940s Day providing lots of fun & entertainment for all the family.
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Published on Thursday 18 August 2016 at 12:08 pm
Together Lancashire is urging anyone organising social action activities in Blackburn with Darwen to get in touch.
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Published on Wednesday 17 August 2016 at 5:09 pm
Visitors to Sunnyhurst Wood in Darwen are advised that the car park is currently closed.
The decision was taken in order to allow United Utilities to carry out work following the recent land slippage.
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Published on Wednesday 17 August 2016 at 1:25 pm
Receiving disappointing exam results can be a really difficult time for students and their families, especially when plans for the future such as university or college can feel as if they have been scuppered overnight.
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Published on Tuesday 16 August 2016 at 5:07 pm
The entrance to the Enterprise Centre car park, Hill Street leading to Tesco and the corners of Harwood and Crabtree Street in Blackburn have all reopened following road closures that were put in place last night (August 15) following the collapse of a derelict building in Crabtree Street, Blackburn.
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