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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Monday 9 January 2023 at 4:00 pm
There’s still time to start Dry January!
But be warned: side effects will include:
- better quality sleep
- saved money
- boosted mental health
- glowing ski
- less calories
- an improved immune system.
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Published on Tuesday 3 January 2023 at 9:21 am
All councils in England will receive their share of £654m of funding from the Homelessness Prevention Grant, supporting council’s to prevent homelessness and reduce rough sleeping.
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Published on Friday 30 December 2022 at 1:00 pm
A children’s social care recruitment event has been organised to bring extra support to young people’s services across Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 12:02 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
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Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 11:59 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
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Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 9:56 am
A festive gesture by Liam Gallagher has been praised for giving a much needed boost to young people in Blackburn and Darwen who are being supported by a homeless charity.
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Published on Friday 23 December 2022 at 2:04 pm
Care Leavers Christmas gifts are currently being distributed after generous donations from local businesses and partner agencies.
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Published on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 3:23 pm
Blackburn Rovers Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s joint initiative, The One Community Fund, has been offering support to families across the borough this Christmas.
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Published on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 10:16 am
Following the tragic passing of a long-serving member of staff at Blackburn Leisure Centre last night, the venue will remain closed today (Thursday, December 22) as a mark of respect.
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Published on Wednesday 21 December 2022 at 9:25 am
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published the latest Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
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Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 3:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Mass Covid vaccination site will close this week and residents are being reminded to get fully vaccinated before Christmas to keep loved ones safe.
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Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 11:08 am
When the war in Ukraine broke out in February this year millions of people fled to find shelter.
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Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 10:18 am
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people – if you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, are experiencing a low mood right now or are struggling to cope, there is support available.
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Published on Monday 19 December 2022 at 2:11 pm
At the final two meetings the People’s Jury discussed and deliberated all they had learnt over the previous weeks, before translating their findings into a set of 15 climate change recommendations for Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Friday 16 December 2022 at 1:39 pm
Around 1,500 householders across the North West have woken up this morning to no water, after finding that their internal plumbing had frozen overnight.
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Published on Wednesday 14 December 2022 at 5:05 pm
Stay Well this Christmas
As we head into the busy festive period – with plenty of people heading to parties and family get-togethers – Public Health officials are sharing advice on how to Stay Well.
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Published on Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 3:08 pm
People who need medical attention are being reminded to think about the right service to use to help reduce the amount time they spend waiting to be seen.
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Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 4:02 pm
As the cold weather takes its toll and temperatures drop dramatically, Blackburn with Darwen’s homeless pods are back up and running for those in need.
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Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 2:38 pm
Blackburn Cathedral has been chosen by the BBC to host its Christmas services and for the first time in the corporation’s history it will be broadcasting at the same venue on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 12:29 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Coun Suleman Khonat has chosen the photograph which is the focus of the annual Mayoral Christmas card, and it is a local landmark.
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Published on Sunday 11 December 2022 at 9:00 am
As the festive period begins drivers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to follow the Christmas wishes of Lancashire’s road safety team – don’t drink and drug-drive.
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Published on Saturday 10 December 2022 at 9:00 am
Council leaders are urging residents in Blackburn with Darwen to ‘Sleigh No to Loan Sharks’ this Christmas.
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Published on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 9:54 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has had its bid for almost £7m of Government funding agreed.
The UK Shared Prosperity funding will be focused on business growth and skills opportunities, culture and place-making, and supporting young people.
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Published on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 9:16 pm
As cases of scarlet fever and Group A Strep are higher than we would typically see at this time of year, the Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen is offering advice to parents and carers.
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Published on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 11:42 am
Blackburn Royal Hospital Imam Fazal Hassan been recognised by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council for his services throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Published on Monday 5 December 2022 at 2:26 pm
The Promoter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“Council”).
The voucher prize has been provided by Suez recycling and recovery UK.
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Published on Monday 5 December 2022 at 1:29 pm
The winners of the BBC Radio Lancashire Make a Difference Awards 2022 have been revealed with three of the eight being from Blackburn.
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Published on Monday 5 December 2022 at 10:50 am
Staff at Little Harwood Children’s Centre have been praised for their ‘Outstanding’ work by Ofsted.
The centre has achieved the highest status with an inspection report that highlights all five areas as outstanding that were previously rated as good.
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Published on Friday 2 December 2022 at 1:26 pm
Brain Health Breakthrough CIC is working with Blackburn with Darwen Council to offer local people the chance to learn about the impact of Long Covid on people’s lives.
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Published on Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 11:45 am
Families looking for some free festive fun are invited to come and take part in Blackburn BID’s Gingerbread Christmas Trail.
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Published on Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 10:04 am
As Road Safety Awareness Month comes to an end Blackburn with Darwen’s Community Safety team are reminding residents to be safe.
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Published on Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 9:51 am
Special roadshows are coming to Blackburn with Darwen to give people advice and support about fuel and energy costs this winter.
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Published on Tuesday 29 November 2022 at 11:45 am
People are being by Lancashire Fire and Rescue urged to make sure their heaters are safe this winter.
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Published on Tuesday 29 November 2022 at 10:18 am
The promoter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“Council”).
Council services, partners and businesses from across the borough have provided the daily prizes for the Spend Christmas in Blackburn with Darwen campaign.
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Published on Monday 28 November 2022 at 3:26 pm
Christmas is set to be a real cracker in Blackburn with Darwen with the launch of a brand new campaign bursting with free events and giveaways!
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Published on Monday 28 November 2022 at 11:12 am
Blackburn TV presenter AJ Odudu wowed record crowds at the Blackburn Christmas Lights switch on.
Television presenter AJ, who was born in the town and whose family still live here, was the special guest at the Blackburn Glitter Ball Christmas Lights Switch On in Blackburn town centre on Saturday.
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Published on Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 11:28 am
A Covid Memorial bench has been installed in Corporation Park, with poetry inscribed by award-winning children’s author and poet, Christina Gabbitas.
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Published on Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 9:32 am
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
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Published on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 2:52 pm
Record crowds gathered in Darwen Market Square for the Christmas Lights Switch On this weekend.
90s hit makers, D:Ream were the headline act, joined on stage by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Suleman Khonat, and the Deputy Leader of the Town Council, Councillor Kevin Connor, for the big countdown.
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Published on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 8:51 am
Inspirational children and young people who are in care within Blackburn with Darwen were celebrated last week at a special event held at Ewood Park.
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Published on Friday 18 November 2022 at 3:28 pm
Darwen’s landmark Tower is set to be lit this weekend as part of the town’s ever-popular Christmas lights switch on event.
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Published on Friday 18 November 2022 at 2:14 pm
Blackburn’s flagship park is set for a £550,000 transformation with playground upgrades and a brand new Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Course.
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Published on Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 4:28 pm
A number of Primary Schools in Blackburn with Darwen have been accredited with the newly branded Recipe 4 Health Awards.
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Published on Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 10:08 am
Red Rose Recovery combined with Spark BWD in organising the inaugural Roots Community clean-up.
It was a day of positive community actions and relationship building as the staff of the Spark Substance Misuse worked with its Roots Community Members and volunteers from the Thomas Project in a one-day waste collection and clean up within the Galligreaves area of Blackburn, near the St Lukes Church.
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Published on Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 9:37 am
A further nine recent successful waste prosecutions were made by the environmental crime team at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
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Published on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 4:18 pm
Frontline staff members in Blackburn and Darwen are being reminded that the ‘You’re here for us.
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Published on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 9:30 am
Children in Blackburn were given a lesson in road safety and council leaders praised the programme being delivered this Road Safety Awareness Week.
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Published on Monday 14 November 2022 at 3:36 pm
This weekend Blackburn with Darwen paused to pay tribute and show respect to all those people who serve and have served in our armed forces.
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Published on Monday 14 November 2022 at 9:00 am
Chubb, a UK leader of fire safety and security solutions, is one of the first local businesses to sign up for the Stay Well Pledge, a new Blackburn with Darwen Council initiative to promote healthy working environments that keep staff and customers safe.
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Published on Friday 11 November 2022 at 2:19 pm
The Government has now brought in new England-wide measures following a rise in avian flu cases – and people are being warned not to touch or pick up birds.
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