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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 5:01 pm
A sports camp available for children during the Easter holidays is now open for bookings.
Run by the Sports Development Team, the sessions are set to take place at a variety of venues within the borough.
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Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 4:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Highways division have invested in equipment which will support with Road and Footway surfacing, whilst saving money and time.
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Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 2:13 pm
Parents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked for their views about letting their teenage children drink alcohol.
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Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 11:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board has committed to making life better for disabled children, young people and their families by signing a national charter.
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Published on Tuesday 24 March 2015 at 4:25 pm
Three-hundred older residents who take part in a winter league for indoor bowls have donated the proceeds of their Christmas raffle to be donated to the Mayor’s charity fund.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:58 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 23rd March to Sunday, 29th March 2015.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:37 pm
A major new housing with care development is a step closer after plans were approved.
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Planning and Highway Committee gave plans for an extra care scheme with adjacent bungalows the green light at a meeting.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:29 pm
Double Olympic Gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE praised the new Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre during the official opening ceremony today, saying she hoped it inspired future athletes.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 2:15 pm
Plans are being discussed to bring a £3.5m flood reductions scheme to Blackburn.
The Environment Agency, with Blackburn with Darwen Council, is proposing a new £3.5 million flood reduction scheme for the River Blakewater between the Blackburn Youth Zone and the Ambulance Station of George Street West.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 1:48 pm
A document describing the current provision of community pharmacy services across Blackburn with Darwen has been signed off at the latest meeting of the borough’s Health and Wellbeing Board.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 12:49 pm
The first FALLSTOP roadshow event was held at the Spring in Your Steps over-50s luncheon group at Spring Vale Methodist Church, Watery Lane, Darwen on Thursday 19th March, 1-2pm.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 9:58 am
Young people, parents and staff heard presentations by a survivor of child sexual exploitation and her father at a special event in Blackburn to mark national child sexual exploitation awareness day.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 5:22 pm
Cllr Kate Hollern, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has presented a cheque of £500 to Friends of Holy Trinity.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 3:48 pm
A community volunteer organisation who have set themselves the challenge to raise over £25k over the next year for East Lancashire Hospice, are holding their launch event this Friday, March 20.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 3:37 pm
A new campaign has launched to urge young pregnant women who smoke to quit for the sake of their own health and their baby’s.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 2:43 pm
A new project to bring together two high quality sexual health services in a central location in Blackburn with Darwen has been completed.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 1:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Health and Wellbeing Board and Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces to sign a national pledge to take a stand against the harm caused by tobacco.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 1:49 pm
A builder who committed fraud and left people without their life savings has been jailed for more than two years.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 1:28 pm
Do you have children aged between 7 and 11? Would they like to swim with Olympians Sharron Davies & Steve Parry.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 12:31 pm
Blackburn Foodbank is holding an event to celebrate the opening of their new premises.
Taking place on Tuesday, March 24 between 11am and 2pm at the Foodbank’s new home, ‘The Oaks’ on Oakenhurst Road in Blackburn.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 10:19 am
The Mayor of Blackburn is hosting a special variety evening with song, dance and comedy.
The event takes place at Thwaites Empire Theatre on Thursday, April 16, starting at 7.30pm.
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Published on Tuesday 17 March 2015 at 5:21 pm
The new youth MP for Blackburn with Darwen has been elected.
After polling almost half the total votes casts Jessica Henderson who attends St Bedes Roman Catholic High School was named as the new Youth MP.
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Published on Monday 16 March 2015 at 2:35 pm
These are just some of the activities being held at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre for an open weekend on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22.
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Published on Monday 16 March 2015 at 1:18 pm
Two Lancashire organisations are to take part in a pioneering research project led by the University of York to evaluate new programmes aimed at improving the social and emotional wellbeing of children under two and their parents.
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Published on Monday 16 March 2015 at 12:52 pm
New information telling the story of health and wellbeing in Blackburn with Darwen is now available for viewing online.
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Published on Friday 13 March 2015 at 3:32 pm
Witton Park Arena’s 1000th member has been putting the equipment through its paces, beating her weight-loss target by getting active at the state –of-the-art facility.
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Published on Friday 13 March 2015 at 11:11 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has won a national award for its “inspirational” and “person-centred” solution to helping residents maintain their independence through technology.
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Published on Thursday 12 March 2015 at 4:30 pm
A pop-up living room designed to help demonstrate fall hazards in the home made its second appearance as part of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s FALLSTOP campaign.
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Published on Thursday 12 March 2015 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has reaffirmed its commitment to helping young people find employment during National Apprenticeship Week (March 9 -13).
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Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 5:38 pm
A Macmillan team will take to the road next week to unveil a brand new community cancer service to help people affected by cancer live longer and healthier lives.
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Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 2:33 pm
The latest downloadable Shuttle is now available for you to read in PDF format. To see all the latest news and updates about major regeneration projects in the borough, view the latest and past printed Shuttles here.
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Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 2:04 pm
Over 60 schoolchildren were joined by officers, elected members and residents in marking Commonwealth Day on Monday, March 9.
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Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 11:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing No Smoking Day taking place today, March 11.
This year the British Heart Foundation, which runs the initiative, is calling on smokers to bust the common myths associated with smoking and commit to quitting today.
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Published on Tuesday 10 March 2015 at 3:52 pm
A community clean-up is set to take place this Saturday in Mill Hill, with all volunteers welcome.
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Published on Tuesday 10 March 2015 at 12:26 pm
As the General Election approaches, students in Blackburn with Darwen are preparing for an election of their own.
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Published on Monday 9 March 2015 at 1:33 pm
The new £13.5m Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre is now open to the public.
The fantastic new facility is based in Fielden Street opened today, Monday March 9.
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Published on Friday 6 March 2015 at 5:03 pm
A Local volunteer that took it upon herself to bring community news and advice to her local area has received a Your Call grant for her “amazing” efforts.
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Published on Friday 6 March 2015 at 3:30 pm
Here is a list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 9th March to Sunday, 22nd March 2015.
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Published on Thursday 5 March 2015 at 5:43 pm
The historic Turton Tower is to once to again open its doors to the public at 10 am this Saturday (7th March 2015).
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Published on Thursday 5 March 2015 at 5:05 pm
Investment and upgrading could be coming to the borough’s railways – meaning better journeys to Manchester, Clitheroe, Preston and York and economic growth for the area.
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Published on Thursday 5 March 2015 at 4:45 pm
Aspiring graphic designers from Blackburn College have lent their talents to support Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption campaign, Let’s Adopt.
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Published on Thursday 5 March 2015 at 3:00 pm
Whether it’s Harry Potter, Noddy or The Cat in the Hat, The Mall Blackburn is calling for local residents to dress up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day.
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Published on Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 11:26 am
Tickets are now available for the 2015 Mayor’s Ball at King George’s Hall in April.
Hosted by the Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor Alan Cottam, the event features a delicious three-course dinner and fantastic music from the Greater Manchester Police Band.
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Published on Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 10:29 am
New research from Drink Wise North West shows that almost nine in ten people (89%) in the North West want to see the Government do more to protect young people from alcohol.
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Published on Tuesday 3 March 2015 at 2:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting Family Safety Week, which has been organised by RoSPA, the event week is running from March 2nd to March 8th.
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Published on Monday 2 March 2015 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Health and Wellbeing Board hosted a mental wellbeing event at Blackburn Museum recently.
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Published on Friday 27 February 2015 at 10:16 am
An information evening for all prospective candidates and agents is taking place on Thursday, 5 March.
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Published on Friday 27 February 2015 at 9:28 am
National Heart Month has taken place during February with the British Heart Foundation raising awareness of coronary heart disease and its risks.
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Published on Friday 27 February 2015 at 9:20 am
Are you interested in helping people affected by cancer in Blackburn with Darwen?
The local Macmillan Cancer Improvement Partnership has launched a new project – Macmillan Solutions – to provide trained volunteers to deliver practical, emotional and financial help to those affected by cancer allowing them to regain some control and get on with their lives.
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Published on Thursday 26 February 2015 at 5:46 pm
There was dancing, good food and good company at an event held for older people
The ‘Just Good Friends’ event held in the Concert Hall in King Georges Hall saw almost 300 people entertained by live music, and also taking part in a free raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.
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