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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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Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 2:15 pm
Blackburn is to answer the battle-cry of one of Britain’s leading architects by opening the UK’s first Urban Room ahead of a month long celebration of architecture.
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Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 1:49 pm
Blackburn Cathedral was the setting for the Lancashire Health Expo.
The event, held on Thursday September 18, was dubbed the biggest conversation of the year between the third sector and professionals working in the NHS and local government.
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Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 1:43 pm
Work has started on major improvements in the Haslingden Road/Guide area of Blackburn – one of the busiest gateways into the borough.
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Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 1:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s community learning programme is continuing for another year, with the aim of helping adults to learn new skills and develop their interests.
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Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 8:54 am
Latest estimates show that at least a quarter of Blackburn with Darwen Council services are being hit by the latest funding cuts coming in three years.
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Published on Thursday 18 September 2014 at 3:30 pm
The world’s largest coffee morning is coming to Blackburn.
Launched in 1990 the Macmillan coffee morning has raised millions of pounds for the Charity and has allowed Macmillan Cancer Support to provide often life-saving and invaluable care to thousands of families and patients to overcome and understand life threatening and terminal diseases.
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Published on Thursday 18 September 2014 at 3:11 pm
Landlords of a property in Darwen were ordered to pay a total of £2028 after pleading guilty at Blackburn magistrate’s court.
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Published on Thursday 18 September 2014 at 8:33 am
The number of people accessing Blackburn with Darwen Council services online has seen a dramatic increase over the past year.
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Published on Wednesday 17 September 2014 at 5:23 pm
Residents are urged to put their dancing shoes on, as they are invited to a series of social dancing events at Feniscowles Methodist Church.
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Published on Wednesday 17 September 2014 at 2:35 pm
Action Factory and Darwen Library Theatre are looking for children and young people aged 6-11 and 12-18 years old to join the new Darwen Youth Theatre.
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Published on Monday 15 September 2014 at 2:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health, Dominic Harrison, has commented on a new report which highlights a health divide between the North and South of England.
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Published on Monday 15 September 2014 at 1:59 pm
A long-term foster carer has talked about her experiences, and the support and advice available for those who may be thinking about fostering a child.
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Published on Monday 15 September 2014 at 1:48 pm
Two very worthwhile local community organisations have been nominated for this year’s Lloyds Bank Community award.
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Published on Friday 12 September 2014 at 2:39 pm
Events and attractions in Blackburn with Darwen in September
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Published on Friday 12 September 2014 at 1:57 pm
Big-hearted local walkers are fundraising for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by taking part in the annual Blackburn and Darwen Heart Town Walks starting tomorrow, September 13.
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Published on Friday 12 September 2014 at 1:19 pm
The much anticipated new skatepark, Junction 4, is due to open its doors on Saturday, September 20. Opening times have already been announced and now the prices have also been released.
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Published on Friday 12 September 2014 at 11:04 am
Shadsworth Leisure Centre is hosting a free health event this Monday, September 15.
Taking place from 1pm-7pm, there will be plenty of activities on the day including Free NHS Health Checks, taster sessions and competitions.
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Published on Thursday 11 September 2014 at 3:39 pm
Mr Stephen Doughty and Mr Christopher Gac have been ordered to pay a total of £6,324.65 after being found guilty, in their absence, to the charge of being in breach of the Housing Act (2004), following a hearing at Blackburn Magistrates Court.
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Published on Thursday 11 September 2014 at 10:29 am
Hive, the borough’s Business Leaders Network, has been commended for the role it plays in improving the town’s prosperity as part of the 2014 Enterprising Britain Awards.
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Published on Wednesday 10 September 2014 at 2:24 pm
The new £120,000 state-of-the-art indoor BMX and skatepark is set to open on Saturday, September 20.
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Published on Tuesday 9 September 2014 at 9:15 am
Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre is currently playing host to an exhibition featuring local amateur artist Michael Wilkinson.
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Published on Monday 8 September 2014 at 2:01 pm
During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.
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Published on Monday 8 September 2014 at 1:02 pm
A landlord of a property in Darwen was ordered to pay fines and costs of £1060 after pleading guilty at Blackburn magistrate’s court.
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Published on Friday 5 September 2014 at 3:00 pm
A steel signing ceremony was held at the new Blackburn bus station to mark the continuing progress.
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Published on Thursday 4 September 2014 at 2:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption service launched Let’s Adopt in January 2014, in a bid to find loving and stable homes for cared-for children. The campaign has helped to educate potential parents in the borough and surrounding areas that a wide range of people including single people, non-homeowners, those who are in fulltime employment or not working, same-sex couples and over 21-year-olds are eligible to apply to adopt.
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Published on Wednesday 3 September 2014 at 5:11 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Baiter Sehat health campaign will interview up to 200 shisha users about their attitudes to the habit this autumn, in what is expected to be one of the most comprehensive local studies into the subject to date.
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Published on Wednesday 3 September 2014 at 4:12 pm
Get ready for Blackburn Festival with this pre-festival party.
As part of Blackburn is Open’s First Thursday events come along for a taste of what to expect at Blackburn’s biggest music festival.
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Published on Wednesday 3 September 2014 at 3:52 pm
A fun filled festival, with live music, arts, stall’s and much more for all the family to enjoy takes place on Saturday, September 6 as Blackburn Festival returns.
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Published on Tuesday 2 September 2014 at 1:55 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn, Cllr Alan Cottam, will be opening his doors today 10am – 4pm as part of the Blackburn Heritage Festival.
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Published on Tuesday 2 September 2014 at 10:03 am
This month’s Lancashire Health Expo is set to be the biggest conversation of the year between the third sector and professionals working in the NHS and local government.
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Published on Monday 1 September 2014 at 3:56 pm
Blackburn Town Centre:
2nd Sept: Until 30th September “Many Moods of Corporation Park” Blackburn Central Library
4th Sept: Blackburn is Open First Thursday – Blackburn Festival Preview Party, 4 – 8pm
Photography Exhibition – amazing images taken at last year’s Blackburn festival.
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Published on Monday 1 September 2014 at 2:29 pm
These images show the first view inside the new £13.5million sports and swimming complex in Blackburn town centre.
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Published on Friday 29 August 2014 at 1:53 pm
The number of people accessing Blackburn with Darwen Council services online has seen a dramatic increase over the past year.
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Published on Thursday 28 August 2014 at 12:46 pm
B&Q on Bolton Road, Blackburn was the latest venue in the borough to host Free NHS Health Checks.
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Published on Wednesday 27 August 2014 at 3:33 pm
Cllr Mohammed Khan, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, talks about the housing with care development at Shorey Bank, close to Darwen town centre.
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Published on Tuesday 26 August 2014 at 9:50 am
Older people in Darwen are to benefit from a major new housing with care development.
Plans for an extra care scheme with adjacent bungalows are being developed which will improve housing choices for older people who want to continue living independently, together with care and support services to help them to do so.
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Published on Friday 22 August 2014 at 3:34 pm
A new pop-up shop showcasing the work of local artists is due to open in Blackburn town centre.
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Published on Friday 22 August 2014 at 9:27 am
Over the next few months the streets and roads of the borough will shine a little brighter, as new LED lanterns are installed.
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Published on Thursday 21 August 2014 at 3:29 pm
Local residents in Blackburn and surrounding areas are invited to attend a drop-in session being held by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust to find out about a proposed new inpatient facility.
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Published on Thursday 21 August 2014 at 3:26 pm
A road safety champion for Blackburn with Darwen has been appointed.
Councillor Stephanie Brookfield, member for Earcroft, will champion road safety issues in the borough.
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Published on Thursday 21 August 2014 at 10:03 am
Public Health England is calling on students beginning university in September to ensure they are immunised against meningococcal C infections before enrolling.
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Published on Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 2:16 pm
People are being invited to take advantage of new lower bus fares after 7pm.
Transdev Lancashire United is bringing in prices harking back to the 1990s, when people could get around for as little as a pound.
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Published on Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 1:02 pm
People across Blackburn and Darwen are being encouraged to get a personalised travel plan and be in with a chance of winning lots of great prizes.
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Published on Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 12:19 pm
The Blackburn Beat festival, which is happening this August bank holiday (Saturday 23rd), announced its full programming line-up this week.
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Published on Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 11:24 am
A new £2million housing development scheme has been unveiled in Little Harwood.
The 20-home development, around the Gretna Road area in Blackburn, replaces the former Brookside Nursing Home and derelict garage site.
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Published on Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 9:35 am
A partnership of local health organisations have announced a one million pound investment to radically transform cancer care in the area.
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Published on Tuesday 19 August 2014 at 4:25 pm
The community of East Rural braved the bad weather, and over the course of a two day Your Call event collected over 20 bags of rubbish.
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Published on Tuesday 19 August 2014 at 1:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Trading Standards Officers are teaming up with a national task force to tackle illegal Hajj tour operators.
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