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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 3:42 pm
Train services between Bolton and Blackburn have returned following the completion of a £14m package of improvement work on the Clitheroe to Manchester route.
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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 2:59 pm
A number of Blackburn with Darwen Council buildings and services will be closed for one day next Tuesday (September 1).
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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 1:53 pm
With the motto, Arte et Labore (By Skill and Hard Work), Blackburn is the natural place to launch Britain’s first National Festival of Making.
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Published on Monday 24 August 2015 at 2:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s ‘best neighbours’ and community stalwarts were celebrated at a special event at King George’s Hall.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:54 pm
The latest issue of By Skill & Hard Work is out now complete with ‘How To’ guides from Blackburn’s creative community.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:48 pm
Anyone who’s a fan of legendary DJ Dave Haslam won’t want to miss this chance to spend an evening with him discussing his new book at the Festival of Making – taster day.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:36 pm
Fresh from a London exhibition that won rave reviews the cultural treasures of East Lancashire are returning home.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:23 pm
Councillor Dave Harling, Executive Member for Schools and Education, has sent his congratulations to all those who have received their GCSE results this week.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 11:07 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 24th August to Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015
Don’t forget there’s lots of live music & entertainment at Darwen 1940s Day on Saturday, 22nd August from 10am until 4pm
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 20 August 2015 at 2:51 pm
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 attend the Mayor of Burnley Tour of Towneley Hall on Monday, Deputy Mayor to attend a Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, will be visited by the NCS Group in the Mayor’s Parlour on Wednesday, will be visited by Youth MP’s and Central Youth Forum Members on Thursday, will attend Social Action Project of Regeneration of Safe Haven & Planting of Fruit Trees with Local Community at Shear Brow & Langham Road on Friday and finally attend a Football Festival at Pleasington Playing Fields on Sunday.
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Published on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at 11:56 am
Popular guided rides will be hosted in the Lancashire area over the next two weeks.
Sky Rides are guided rides, visiting scenic routes in your local area, with three different difficulty levels, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re building your confidence or looking to stretch your legs on a cycling challenge.
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Published on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at 10:02 am
Can you take on the first ever zipwire at Blackburn Rovers?
Blackburn Rovers midfielder, Jason Lowe and manager, Gary Bowyer took a break from training to pledge their support for the Blackburn Rovers Zipwire and would like to encourage Rovers fans to register for this fun challenge.
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Published on Tuesday 18 August 2015 at 3:16 pm
British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across the county, has scheduled an exciting summer programme of cycling in Lancashire.
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Published on Tuesday 18 August 2015 at 1:13 pm
Bus passengers using the local 535 (Bolton to Belmont) and 537 (Bolton to Bank Top) services are advised of some changes from next month.
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Published on Monday 17 August 2015 at 10:27 am
Community music is making opportunities for Blackburn’s young people this summer
Two new music projects will take the town’s young people on musical journeys from African beats to beatboxing and beyond this summer.
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Published on Friday 14 August 2015 at 8:55 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 attend a celebration of Pakistan Independence Day at Nelson Town Hall on Monday, attend the Good Neighbour Awards in the Windsor Suite, King George’s Hall on Tuesday along with the Mayoress, will be visited by the NCS Group in the Mayor’s Parlour on Wednesday, and finally attend the Darwen 1940’s Day Celebration Day, Darwen Town Centre along with the Mayoress on Saturday.
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Published on Thursday 13 August 2015 at 6:35 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 17th August to Sunday 23rd August 2015
Don’t forget there’s lots of live music & family entertainment at Darwen 1940s Day on Saturday , 22nd August.
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Published on Thursday 13 August 2015 at 10:14 am
A sponsored fast and raffle during Ramadan by Council staff raised £204 for the Blackburn Foodbank.
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Published on Tuesday 11 August 2015 at 2:08 pm
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting the public to share their views on the way healthcare services are delivered in the local area at major engagement event on Wednesday 16th September 2015.
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Published on Tuesday 11 August 2015 at 12:52 pm
United Utilities has confirmed that BB1 2LD Roman Road is no longer affected by the water contamination which was identified last week.
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Published on Tuesday 11 August 2015 at 12:32 pm
The Friends of Ashton Park will be having their annual group meeting to elect new officers for the group on Thursdays, 27th August at The Old Function Rooms, Water Lane, Darwen at 6pm.
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Published on Monday 10 August 2015 at 2:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is on the hunt to find the person who can help drive the exciting new innovation centre planned for Blackburn Town Centre.
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Published on Monday 10 August 2015 at 1:07 pm
Councillor Faryad Hussain has a very busy schedule as he fulfills more official engagements next week.
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Published on Friday 7 August 2015 at 4:24 pm
United Utilities customers in part of Blackburn with Darwen do not need to boil their water.
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Published on Friday 7 August 2015 at 11:44 am
United Utilities is advising customers in these areas in Blackburn with Darwen below to boil their water for all drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth as a precaution until further notice.
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Published on Thursday 6 August 2015 at 5:57 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 10th August to Sunday 16th August 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 6 August 2015 at 4:27 pm
Boiled water notice for customers in parts of Blackburn with Darwen – United Utilities warning
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE – AS A PRECAUTION, PEOPLE IN PART Of BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BLACKPOOL, CHORLEY, FYLDE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE AND WYRE ADVISED TO BOIL THEIR DRINKING WATER
United Utilities is advising customers in these areas in Blackburn with Darwen below to boil their water for all drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth as a precaution until further notice.
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Published on Tuesday 4 August 2015 at 9:27 am
Rain did not dampen spirits at a health event held in Corporation Park, Blackburn.
The One Voice Mela, incorporating the Baiter Sehat project in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council was sponsored by Blackburn College.
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Published on Friday 31 July 2015 at 8:58 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Stop Smoking Service offers a range of personalised support to help you to quit smoking for good.
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Published on Wednesday 29 July 2015 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is consulting residents on whether the Infirmary area is now a better, safer place to live.
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Published on Wednesday 29 July 2015 at 10:50 am
Hi-tech devices are continuing to give local people with adult care requirements extra peace of mind.
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Published on Tuesday 28 July 2015 at 1:39 pm
The second Darwen Food and Craft Festival takes place on Saturday, August 1, from 10am to 4pm at Darwen Town Hall Square and Bridge Street.
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Published on Monday 27 July 2015 at 8:00 am
A new campaign has been produced to highlight the dangers of parents giving alcohol to their young teenage children. The online digital and printed poster campaign urges parents to ‘Stop the Supply’ of alcohol to children aged 13-16, highlighting various ways in which it can damage a young person’s future.
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Published on Friday 24 July 2015 at 3:21 pm
A new digital archive has been produced to explore the lives of over 300 local soldiers that died 99 year ago at the Battle of the Somme.
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Published on Friday 24 July 2015 at 11:34 am
Last summer the Council held a public consultation to get views from businesses, residents and visitors about how the town centre could work better for pedestrians, cyclists, bus users and motorists.
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Published on Friday 24 July 2015 at 9:16 am
Junction 4 Skate Park has announced its summer programme opening times.
Children and teens can enjoy some summer time fun at the skate park near Darwen Vale high school.
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Published on Friday 24 July 2015 at 8:46 am
Over the summer holidays Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Library and information services team are looking for record breaking readers as they encourage children to read six books between July and September.
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Published on Thursday 23 July 2015 at 4:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health has backed a national call to reduce the public’s sugar intake.
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Published on Thursday 23 July 2015 at 3:40 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 27th July to Sunday 2nd August 2015
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Published on Thursday 23 July 2015 at 8:36 am
A group of 16 dedicated volunteers have taken over the running of Livesey Library.
The Library Service has had committed volunteers for many years in a number of different areas – customers using the Home Delivery Service are visited fortnightly by volunteers with a selection of books and talking books and for many this service is a life line.
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Published on Wednesday 22 July 2015 at 4:41 pm
A video showcasing joint health and social care for Blackburn with Darwen residents has been launched online.
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Published on Wednesday 22 July 2015 at 3:36 pm
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
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Published on Wednesday 22 July 2015 at 10:51 am
Repairs are ongoing on Roman Road following a burst water pipe.
The road is closed between Newfield Drive and Stopes Brow and is likely to remain closed until at least Monday morning.
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Published on Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 1:24 pm
Four Blackburn with Darwen apprentices were singled in the recent Training 2000 Business Awards – and the Council also came home with a prize.
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Published on Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 11:30 am
New figures have revealed the success of the 2015 Dry January campaign in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 10:03 am
1,389 people from across Lancashire have once again put the region on the cycling map over the past three weeks, collectively cycling 109,832 miles in the Love to Ride Lancashire Cycle Challenge (www.lovetoride.net/lancashire) – the equivalent of cycling over 4 times around the world including 179 people who took to a bike for the first time in over a year to help their workplace ride to victory.
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Published on Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 9:23 am
Come down to Roe Lee Park for a family fun- filled day.
The friends of Roe Lee Park summer fun day will take place Saturday, August 8 from 12pm until 4pm.
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Published on Friday 17 July 2015 at 1:15 pm
This summer Blackburn with Darwen Music Hub are working in partnership with Blackburn Youth Zone and More Music to deliver a week of music activities for children and young people in the borough from Monday 17th August at Blackburn Youth Zone.
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Published on Friday 17 July 2015 at 9:59 am
Blackburn announced as one of the latest towns across the UK to receive support from some of the UK’s biggest brands.
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Published on Friday 17 July 2015 at 9:23 am
The friends of Holy Trinity are holding an old fashioned indoor flea market on Saturday, August 1.
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