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Published on Thursday 23 October 2014 at 2:33 pm
The recently opened Junction 4 skatepark is set to host a Halloween extravaganza.
Taking place on Friday, October 31 between 5pm and 11pm, the fun filled fancy dress event is sure entertain.
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Published on Thursday 23 October 2014 at 12:15 pm
Secondary school admissions for September 2015 close next week – and Blackburn with Darwen Council is making it easier for parents with online forms.
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Published on Thursday 23 October 2014 at 11:56 am
During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen have been encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge takes place.
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Published on Wednesday 22 October 2014 at 4:08 pm
Tea, cake and entertainment will be on offer for older people next month at a special event bring older people in the borough together.
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Published on Wednesday 22 October 2014 at 3:03 pm
Remembrance services are being held around the borough in November to commemorate the lives lost in the two world wars and other conflicts.
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Published on Wednesday 22 October 2014 at 9:02 am
A new film about the northern soul movement which has been filmed in part at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall has been launched.
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Published on Tuesday 21 October 2014 at 9:58 am
Residents will have the opportunity to dispose of any of their ‘bulky’ domestic rubbish free of charge this Saturday, with staff and caged vehicles on hand at four locations throughout the morning, as the council’s free Saturday morning bulky waste collection scheme returns.
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Published on Tuesday 21 October 2014 at 9:27 am
Sunnyhurst Visitor Centre in Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen is getting ready to host an exhibition featuring the Farrington Art Group who are celebrating over 50 years of art work.
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Published on Monday 20 October 2014 at 5:09 pm
A couple who adopted an eight year old girl who was in the care of Blackburn with Darwen Council after meeting her at a special ‘activity day’ for children and prospective parents have spoken about their experience.
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Published on Friday 17 October 2014 at 7:51 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses are backing a new regional campaign aimed at protecting young people from alcohol harms.
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Published on Thursday 16 October 2014 at 9:21 am
Visitors to this year’s Christmas lights switch in Blackburn will be seeing double !
X factor twins Jedward – otherwise known as John and Edward Grimes – will be flicking the switch on November 20 outside the town hall in King William Street.
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Published on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at 2:51 pm
A Blackburn pupil has won her former school an ipad after winning a logo design competition.
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Published on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at 1:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s road safety champion has backed a new THINK! Campaign to make all road users more aware of the risks of travelling country roads.
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Published on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at 12:24 pm
Blackburn West Shared Neighbourhood Team are working with Witton Park Academy to mark this year’s Remembrance day by creating Blackburn’s biggest poppy.
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Published on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at 9:36 am
A market event is taking place in Darwen this month, following a similar event which took place at King Georges Hall, Blackburn.
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Published on Tuesday 14 October 2014 at 3:29 pm
Blackburnians are getting together to spread the ‘good news’ about Blackburn with a night featuring top DJs performing in a former church.
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Published on Tuesday 14 October 2014 at 1:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are backing the new Be Clear on Cancer ‘Blood in Pee’ campaign.
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Published on Tuesday 14 October 2014 at 10:44 am
Councillor Brian Taylor, Blackburn with Darwen Council's lead member for health and adult social care, has called for stricter controls on advertising of electronic cigarettes.
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Published on Monday 13 October 2014 at 4:05 pm
History has been made after a time capsule was buried in one of the iconic loops on the new Blackburn bus station.
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Published on Monday 13 October 2014 at 1:07 pm
Two Council workers are playing a key role in the new £1m Macmillan Cancer Improvement Partnership project.
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Published on Monday 13 October 2014 at 12:40 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption service has one of the best success rates in the country for finding homes for children at special ‘activity days’, according to latest figures.
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Published on Monday 13 October 2014 at 9:46 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s road safety champion has visited a Darwen school to see what more can be done to tackle traffic issues around the area.
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Published on Monday 13 October 2014 at 9:31 am
A plaque remembering those who died in the First World War has been unveiled at Bank Top Community Centre.
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Published on Friday 10 October 2014 at 10:48 am
Help your children have an active and fun October half term with a special Halloween themed sports camp.
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Published on Friday 10 October 2014 at 9:53 am
Cllr Kate Hollern, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, talks about Blackburn being named ‘youngest town in Europe’, according to a recent survey.
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Published on Thursday 9 October 2014 at 3:50 pm
This year, the eighth national Get Online Week takes place between 13 – 19 October.
The annual campaign aims to engage thousands of people and inspire them to get online and see what the internet could do for them.
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Published on Thursday 9 October 2014 at 9:27 am
An initiative giving local people a say on the subject of alcohol has been a success.
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Published on Tuesday 7 October 2014 at 2:43 pm
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are giving people with learning disabilities, their families and carers the opportunity to find out about changes in the NHS and how they can get involved.
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Published on Monday 6 October 2014 at 2:32 pm
Two Community Wellbeing Co-ordinators talk about the work they have done within the community.
Sonya Rustidge, whose role covers Blackburn West, and Jackie Cumpstey who works across Blackburn East, have enabled residents to get involved in activities such as coffee mornings, cookery sessions and tea dances, helping those who may feel isolated.
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Published on Monday 6 October 2014 at 1:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are calling on those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families with a free flu jab.
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Published on Friday 3 October 2014 at 3:38 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen to from Monday 6th October to Sunday 12th October 2014
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Published on Friday 3 October 2014 at 2:44 pm
The latest downloadable Shuttle is now available for you to read. September's Shuttle contains articles on Good Neighbour Awards ceremony – report and pictures, Quarter of Council services hit by cuts, Blackburn is Open: Artists launch new pop up shop, Heritage festival, Cathedral Quarter investment update, New leisure centre images, Do it Online: Council digital services and much more.
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Published on Friday 3 October 2014 at 12:27 pm
Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn with Darwen Council are encouraging local smokers to ‘kick the habit’ for good during Stoptober.
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Published on Thursday 2 October 2014 at 10:14 am
A major phase of the highway works for the Cathedral Quarter development is due to take place this month.
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Published on Thursday 2 October 2014 at 9:40 am
New pictures released today show work progressing at Blackburn Leisure Centre.
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Published on Wednesday 1 October 2014 at 4:43 pm
A Darwen nursery school is this month celebrating its 60th Anniversary.
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Published on Wednesday 1 October 2014 at 2:01 pm
A resident who volunteers in Blackburn with Darwen has been thanked for her hard work in the community.
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Published on Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 1:12 pm
More and more restaurants and businesses have been given the Recipe 4 Health for offering healthy food options.
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Published on Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 9:18 am
A new short film has been produced to highlight the harmful effects of smoking shisha. It was produced by Blackburn with Darwen Council working in partnership with local design agency TPW.
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Published on Monday 29 September 2014 at 3:42 pm
Two market events are taking place in Blackburn with Darwen, to showcase the range of Health and Adult Social Care services and community groups available and what they offer.
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Published on Friday 26 September 2014 at 3:11 pm
For the first time ever the burial and cremation records for the borough have been digitalized and put online for public viewing.
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Published on Friday 26 September 2014 at 1:52 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen to Sunday 5th October 2014
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Published on Thursday 25 September 2014 at 9:31 am
A Blackburn Charity catering for young people and their families is set to re-open following a £65,000 refurbishment.
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Published on Thursday 25 September 2014 at 9:05 am
School admissions for September 2015 are now open – and Blackburn with Darwen Council is making it easier for parents with online forms.
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Published on Wednesday 24 September 2014 at 3:56 pm
Help is being given to parents in the borough to make it easier to register their baby’s birth.
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Published on Wednesday 24 September 2014 at 2:45 pm
Darwen is holding its first food festival, with various local culinary delights on offer.
Taking place in Darwen Market Square on Saturday, October 4 between 10am and 4pm, the event offers a feast of foodie treats, with stalls showcasing Darwen’s local produce, including cheese, bread, pies, honey and much more.
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Published on Tuesday 23 September 2014 at 2:15 pm
People who work in and around Blackburn Town Centre are being invited to walk to work on Friday and be part of the big Witton Park and Stride event.
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Published on Tuesday 23 September 2014 at 9:38 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption service has launched a new Facebook page for people who are interested in finding out more about adopting a child. People are urged to ‘like’ the Facebook page, Let's Adopt - Blackburn with Darwen, to get regular updates, information and advice about adopting a child, as well as details of training and events.
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Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 4:26 pm
An East Lancashire Nurse and Blackburn resident Angela Graves now boasts the prestigious title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ after receiving a coveted national award from community nursing charity, The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
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Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 3:42 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen to Sunday 28th September 2014
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