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Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 11:46 am
Motorists are being advised to take alternative routes during resurfacing works starting Monday, November 23.
Areas to be resurfaced are:
- The bottom of Livesey Branch Road and the New Link Road.
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Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 9:00 am
Special guests dropped in to a Blackburn school to see work produced by children in a British values competition
Pupils at Audley Juniors had to come up with a quiz about Britain and the best ones were awarded with a commemoration coin each.
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Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 10:28 am
Little Theo Power from Blackburn was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma – an aggressive form of childhood cancer – in July.
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Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 9:48 am
A new ‘Local Plan’ is set be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Forum.
The plan is being presented to the meeting in December and could see more prosperity and transformation in the borough.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 4:02 pm
A vigil to honour those killed and wounded in recent terror attacks across the world will take place tomorrow (November 17)
Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, will join members of the faith community to mourn the dead and show solidarity with those affected.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 3:01 pm
The Council has welcomed a high number of inquiries from firms interested in relocating to brand new grade A offices at Blackburn’s stunning Cathedral Quarter.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 2:57 pm
This year’s Christmas Lights Switch On in Blackburn takes place this Thursday, November 19 and a line-up of stars will be there to tempt all the family to the town centre for the party of the year.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 11:37 am
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place this week with various events planned around Blackburn with Darwen to encourage people to think more about their alcohol intake.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 9:50 am
The Union Flag will fly at half-mast outside Blackburn Town Hall and Darwen Town Hall today (Monday 16 November 2015)
Council leader Mohammed Khan will lead a minute’s silence on the Blackburn town hall steps at 11am as part of a Europe-wide mark of respect and solidarity, in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
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Published on Friday 13 November 2015 at 1:22 pm
More children in Blackburn with Darwen are finding their forever families than anywhere else in the country.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 5:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th November 2015 to Sunday, 22nd November 2015
Don’t Forget: Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday, 19th Nov from 5pm & Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday, 21st Nov from 4pm.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:52 pm
Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to Remembrance Sunday services across the borough at the weekend.
And it was a very special occasion for former prisoner of war, 95-year-old Alf Davey, who was made VIP guest for the United Service of Remembrance held at Blackburn Cathedral and the wreath-laying at the Corporation Park Gardens.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:40 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has thanked community groups and volunteers who supported the borough’s Remembrance week events.
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Published on Wednesday 11 November 2015 at 9:25 am
Blackburn’s newest art venue, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, is holding a series of lantern making workshops ahead of this year’s Festival of Light celebration.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 6:26 pm
One Voice will be taking part in a litter picking exercise on Sunday 15th November. The West End Girls (WEGs) will be leading the project and it will form the basis of regular clean ups throughout Blackburn in the coming months.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 4:01 pm
Work has begun to install the glazing walls of Blackburn Bus Station, marking an important milestone in the scheme.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 3:16 pm
Audley Infant and Junior Schools are looking forward to big changes to their schools which are set to benefit not just pupils but residents across the borough.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 2:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering a whole host of learning opportunities for residents as part of the National Learning Offer.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 11:38 am
As the largest Group Training Association in England, we were pleased when Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector from Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw, commissioned a survey into the delivery of Apprenticeships.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 11:24 am
See the highlights of the Cotton to Gold exhibition at Blackburn Museum in this short video.
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Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 4:22 pm
An open evening is being held at Lower Darwen Primary School on Thursday, November 12 to show off its brand new building.
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Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 3:10 pm
November 9 is the start of a week of activity to continue raising awareness within Lancashire of how to tackle child sexual exploitation, with a focus this year on the increasing number of victims being targeted online.
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Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 1:21 pm
Technology which helps friends, families and volunteers support frail, ill or recently discharged patients is being trialled across Lancashire.
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Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 12:31 pm
The management of a Blackburn community centre is to be handed over to a Blackburn-based charity, it has been announced.
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Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 7:50 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Children’s Centres are celebrating after passing the second stage of the assessment process on their journey towards achieving a prestigious ‘Baby-Friendly Award.’
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Published on Friday 6 November 2015 at 1:21 pm
Ella Shaw who hit the headlines with her appearance on ITV’s Britain’s got Talent will be joining a celebrity line-up of stars for the Christmas Lights Switch On in Blackburn this year.
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Published on Friday 6 November 2015 at 10:59 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week be holding a Mayoral Meeting in the Mayor’s Parlour, to attend the Darwen Old People’s Welfare Annual General Meeting at Derwent Hall on Monday.
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Published on Friday 6 November 2015 at 6:00 am
Rovers legend Alan Shearer is to have a major road named after him.
The former England forward fired Rovers to Premiership glory 20 years ago, scoring 34 goals in the historic title-winning season.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 4:14 pm
Two Blackburn businesses have made new investments thanks to Assistance to Industry grant from Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 4:10 pm
Blackburn’s new development Cathedral Quarter has seen the opening of its new 60 bedroomed hotel.
The £3 million development at the heart of the new area has a restaurant with space for 57 guests.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 3:32 pm
People enjoying Blackburn’s love affair with running are already signing up for the town’s biggest annual road race.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 2:25 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 9th November 2015 to Sunday, 15th November 2015
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 Thursday 5 November 2015 at 9:34 am
A former prisoner of war will be the VIP guest at a special Remembrance Sunday event in Blackburn.
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Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:48 pm
Blackburn’s newest art venue will open their doors next month for a series of seasonal lantern-making workshops in the run up to Christmas to get the people of Blackburn feeling festive.
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Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:43 pm
Hot off the press in time for half term, 30,000 copies of the Blackburn BID’s 32 page free Christmas event guide will be delivered to Blackburn Market this Friday ready for distribution across the town as Blackburn gears up for an exciting programme of festive partnership events and activities.
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Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:37 pm
Two of Blackburn’s most iconic heritage buildings will be in the spotlight with a dramatic display of colour and light for the town’s Christmas extravaganza.
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Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:32 pm
With the Christmas shopping season fast approaching the Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) is tempting customers back to see the changes with an innovative monthly award scheme encouraging them to discover the difference in the town.
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Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:27 pm
TWO new ambassadors employed by the Blackburn Business Improvement District have started their daily patrols of the town centre with a focus on supporting a business plan to make the town feel safer and more secure for visitors and staff working in the area.
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Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 11:25 am
Drivers are being made aware that as of Monday, (November 9) in Blackburn Town centre there will be a change to traffic flow on King Street.
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Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 9:10 am
Residents and businesses are urged to join with the Council and make sure one of the main routes into Blackburn is as attractive as possible.
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Published on Monday 2 November 2015 at 8:35 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week be holding a Mayoral Meeting in the Mayor’s Parlour, to attend the Abu Hanifah Foundation Supplementary Evening School on Monday.
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Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 3:34 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 2nd November 2015 to Sunday, 8th November 2015.
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Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 11:48 am
A Blackburn with Darwen Council worker has excelled in providing support to a scheme that assists people to develop an understanding of dementia and help those living with it in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 11:07 am
A SPOOKTACULAR event with a celebrity guest is taking place at Greenfield Community Centre.
Peter Gunn aka Brian Packham from Coronation Street, will be opening the Hallowe’en bash, which will run between 12 noon and 3pm on October 31.
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Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 8:27 am
Concerns are growing for the welfare of a man missing from Lower Darwen for almost three weeks.
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Published on Wednesday 28 October 2015 at 11:59 am
A war memorial to those who died in World War I will take pride of place in Blackburn’s new town centre Cathedral Quarter development.
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Published on Wednesday 28 October 2015 at 10:52 am
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has thanked community groups and volunteers who are supporting the borough’s Remembrance week events.
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Published on Tuesday 27 October 2015 at 12:21 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries has won funding to install free access to Wi-Fi for all visitors in each of its libraries.
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Published on Tuesday 27 October 2015 at 12:12 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council apprentice Henry Clark has won a national competition to be named Apprentice of Year.
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Published on Monday 26 October 2015 at 11:35 am
Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Regeneration, has welcomed news of a proposed £84.4m deal between Hong Kong-based Netdragon Websoft and Blackburn company Promethean World Plc.
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