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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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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Published on Wednesday 25 February 2015 at 2:12 pm
Morrisons in Blackburn town centre was the latest venue in the borough to host Free NHS Health Checks.
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Published on Wednesday 25 February 2015 at 11:47 am
Blackburn is set to become a centre for entrepreneurial talent after news that its state of the art technology and manufacturing hub will go ahead.
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Published on Wednesday 25 February 2015 at 11:29 am
Residents are encouraged to join thousands of others across the country, in flying a flag for the Commonwealth.
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Published on Tuesday 24 February 2015 at 1:57 pm
Wayoh Bridge on Roman Road, Edgworth, is due to be closed from Monday, March 2, to allow for the road to be resurfaced.
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Published on Tuesday 24 February 2015 at 11:46 am
Volunteers and community workers were honoured at the 1V Community Champion Awards. The awards were held in association with the One Voice Annual Dinner on Saturday, February 21 at Maida Restaurant Blackburn.
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Published on Monday 23 February 2015 at 4:02 pm
Up to 80 new jobs could be created after Security firm Chubb announced a multi-million pound plan to redevelop its Blackburn site.
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Published on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12:01 pm
One of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s apprentices has been named as ‘Apprentice of the Year’ by the leaders of his course.
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Published on Friday 20 February 2015 at 3:34 pm
Following an extensive consultation exercise, Blackburn with Darwen Council has made the decision to cease its community transport service from March.
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Published on Friday 20 February 2015 at 2:06 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 23rd February to Sunday, 1st March 2015.
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Published on Thursday 19 February 2015 at 4:55 pm
Residents are invited to remember loved ones at an Annual Memorial service in Corporation Park in Blackburn on Sunday March 1st.
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Published on Thursday 19 February 2015 at 9:48 am
A new contract for providing substance misuse treatment services in Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded to national charity CRI.
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Published on Wednesday 18 February 2015 at 2:42 pm
A Blackburn-based family activity group are hosting a cycle ride for all ages this weekend.
On Sunday 22nd February, The Young Weavers group based in Blackburn are hosting a cycle ride for all ages in Preston.
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Published on Wednesday 18 February 2015 at 8:53 am
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are backing a new regional campaign to raise awareness of the link between the consumption of sugary drinks and weight gain and a range of other associated health conditions.
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Published on Tuesday 17 February 2015 at 5:21 pm
A Blackburn Primary school is celebrating following the grand opening of their new buildings.
Intack Primary School welcomed local dignitaries including the Rt.
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Published on Monday 16 February 2015 at 12:05 pm
Health leaders in Blackburn with Darwen are inviting local residents to share their experiences of local NHS services.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 5:45 pm
Changes to care and support that are being described as the most significant reform in social care for over 60 years will come into effect across England from April 1.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 3:51 pm
A specialist centre to support students with Autism has been given the green light.
It will be based at the former Crosshill School site on Shadsworth Road in Blackburn and was given the go-ahead by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Board.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 11:19 am
Young people looking for employment in 2015 are being invited to one of the largest “Jobs Fair” in the borough.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 10:40 am
The new £13.5m Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre will open its doors to the public on Monday, March 9.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 9:44 am
Blackburn with Darwen Health bosses have welcomed an historic Parliamentary vote which means that from October 1 2015, anyone lighting up in a car with a child under 18 present will be breaking the law and could be fined.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 4:51 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th February to Sunday, 22nd February 2015.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 4:21 pm
A busy pantomime season across the borough saw attendances increase at both King Georges Hall and Darwen Library Theatre
The production of Snow White at King George’s Hall saw an increase in audiences of 10.6% on the 2013 production of Cinderella, and an increase of over 28% from 2012.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 2:54 pm
The NSPCC has launched a new E-Safety education campaign – Share Aware – aimed at parents to help their children surf the internet securely.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 1:58 pm
A bike donation scheme has helped a nine-year-old Blackburn girl get back into the saddle and learn to ride.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 1:26 pm
Olympic freestyle swimmer Rebecca Adlington is set to open Blackburn’s new £13.5m Sports and Leisure Centre in March.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 11:33 am
One year on from the launch of Let’s Adopt in Blackburn with Darwen, 85 people have made serious enquiries about adopting a child in the area.
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Published on Wednesday 11 February 2015 at 2:24 pm
Make sure the most romantic day of the year isn’t spoilt by a food disaster.
A new Food Standards Agency (FSA) poll shows that one in five people have had a food-related dating disaster on valentine’s Day – so make sure you check the restaurant’s food hygiene rating.
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Published on Tuesday 10 February 2015 at 4:48 pm
The Bureau – Centre for the Arts is Blackburn’s newest arts venue and to celebrate the setting up of this exciting new venture it is flinging open its doors to invite people to Get Creative.
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Published on Tuesday 10 February 2015 at 9:52 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has received initial support for a Townscape Heritage bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Gladstone’s View, Northgate Townscape Heritage Project, it was announced today.
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Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 4:45 pm
Blackburn Central Library is hosting a special open day to commemorate the end of its £2m restoration.
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Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 3:16 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council walking scheme has been nationally recognised for the quality service it provides for local walkers.
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Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 2:54 pm
The A666 between the Infirmary and Wainwright Bridge will be resurfaced from Monday 9th February.
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Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 2:31 pm
An exciting new cycling route in the borough is set to be brought to life over the next few years.
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