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Published on Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will receive three paving stones, to commemorate each recipients of the Victoria Cross within the borough during the First World War.
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Published on Monday 24 March 2014 at 12:35 pm
The latest edition of the Shuttle is now available to read online.
In this packed edition of the Council’s newspaper there are details about the Queen’s visit on April 17, information about major regeneration projects for the town centre including a state-of-the- art new skate park and details about the Good Neighbour awards.
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Published on Monday 24 March 2014 at 12:19 pm
An ‘Easter Family Fun Day’ will take place on Saturday March 29 at Roe Lee Park, Blackburn.
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Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 6:13 pm
Mayor of Blackburn Cllr Salim Mulla has launched a charity walk to help his target of buying vital hospital equipment.
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Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:59 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting the Act F.A.S.T campaign which has been developed by the Public Health England to highlight the symptoms of Stroke and the importance of emergency treatment.
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Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:51 pm
For all those people receiving bills we have now made it easier and more convenient for residents and businesses to apply for direct debit, discounts, exemptions, and to notify us about changes in circumstances.
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Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:45 pm
The countdown has begun for the Maundy Thursday visit of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh next month which looks set to spread a feel-good factor across Lancashire.
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Published on Wednesday 19 March 2014 at 3:36 pm
2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War. To commemorate this, the leader of the Council is launching a campaign to get residents across Blackburn and Darwen planting poppy seeds in across the borough.
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Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 5:37 pm
Following a tight election campaign the new youth MP was announced at a ceremony in the Council chamber on Monday evening.
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Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:18 pm
Edgworth Bowling Club has been awarded Clubmark status after being assessed by their governing body, the British Crown Green Bowling Association.
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Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:12 pm
Resurfacing work on Darwen Street is due to start on Monday, March 31.
The road will be closed each night during the works between 7pm and 2am.
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Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:05 pm
The annual Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Ball is being held next month and there are still spaces available for the glittering event.
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Published on Monday 17 March 2014 at 4:31 pm
Work is ongoing at Blackburn Old Cemetery, as part of a project to make the historical site a safer and more attractive location.
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Published on Monday 17 March 2014 at 4:18 pm
Ever thought about adoption or fostering? Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering and adoption information teams will be travelling around the borough and beyond over the next few weeks to help people find out about what’s involved.
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Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 4:13 pm
New figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the borough’s public health programmes are making headway at reducing alcohol related deaths in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 4:07 pm
New hi-tech safety devices in residential homes are giving elderly people extra peace of mind.
A pilot scheme for new hi-tech equipment is being rolled out in the borough to help staff in residential homes to meet the needs of vulnerable people even quicker – and give residents more control over their care.
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Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:38 pm
No Smoking Day – on Wednesday March 12 – saw thousands of smokers being challenged to quit.
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Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s (BwD) Road Safety Team, help the BBC with a new series ‘Watchdog Test House’ (Monday, March 17 at 11.45am).
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Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:33 pm
A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is set to be launched at an event at King George’s Hall next week.
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Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:31 pm
Health and social care services are joining up in Blackburn with Darwen to offer better care closer to home, starting in the east of the borough from April.
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Published on Wednesday 12 March 2014 at 5:35 pm
Brave WW1 soldiers from Blackburn with Darwen who died in the conflict could be honoured with a new memorial – with your help.
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Published on Wednesday 12 March 2014 at 3:23 pm
Council Staff, Members and residents joined children from two Blackburn schools as Blackburn with Darwen Council took part in the first ‘Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth event.
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Published on Tuesday 11 March 2014 at 5:29 pm
Election fever is building as young voters go to the polls to vote for their new youth MP.
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Published on Monday 10 March 2014 at 4:59 pm
Ewood Park was the venue for a ‘safe and well’ conference last week at which the latest technology to support people who need help to maintain independence in their homes was discussed and showcased.
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Published on Friday 7 March 2014 at 4:47 pm
Blackburn Central High School has been shortlisted in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards 2014.
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Published on Friday 7 March 2014 at 4:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have moved to address concerns from motorists that journeys to Ewood Park on Sunday are going to be affected because of roadworks.
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Published on Thursday 6 March 2014 at 4:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Stop Smoking Service offers a range of personalised support to help you stop smoking.
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Published on Wednesday 5 March 2014 at 4:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing No Smoking Day, taking place next Wednesday March 12.
This year’s day has a ‘V for Victory’ theme which is aimed at inspiring people to win their fight against smoking.
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Published on Wednesday 5 March 2014 at 3:46 pm
Work on new bus shelters as part of Pennine Reach has begun, and work is been carried out by local companies.
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Published on Monday 24 February 2014 at 3:40 pm
A ‘Curiosity Shop’ is set to be unveiled on March 6 with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. After two rounds of successful taxidermy sessions hosted at Blackburn Museum and the Blackburn is Open pop up art centre, Nicola Hebson is opening her very own shop.
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Published on Friday 21 February 2014 at 4:40 pm
Events are being held through February and March in Blackburn and Darwen to let you know how to keep your house warm and your energy bills down.
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Published on Friday 21 February 2014 at 3:00 pm
Blackburn Is Open is to launch a new network to help support the development of creative industries in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:51 pm
Works begins this week on the Town Hall Street elevation of Blackburn Central Library.
Restoration of the Northgate side of the building is now well underway and the cladding will soon be taken off Town Hall Street.
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Published on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:31 pm
Family craft events will once again take place at libraries within the borough this half term, and all are welcome.
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Published on Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:13 pm
This year will see the second Annual Blackburn with Darwen Memorial Service taking place on Sunday, March 2.
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Published on Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 3:08 pm
Free health checks are available in Blackburn with Darwen to people aged between 35 and 74 who have a GP in the borough and have not already been diagnosed with a heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.
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Published on Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 2:59 pm
A local second-hand bookshop has relocated to Blackburn Town Centre with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. Rebound has moved from its former base at Eanam to a new town centre location on Town Hall Street.
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Published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 4:11 pm
Award winning Blackburn author Josephine Cox has kindly agreed to be a patron for Blackburn with Darwen’s library service.
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Published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 4:05 pm
An open day is taking place on Saturday February 15 at Holy Trinity Church, with local businesses, community groups, volunteers and residents invited to find out about the buildings impressive history and architecture.
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Published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 2:00 pm
In aid of the Mayor’s Charity Bangor St Community Centre will be holding a family fun day.
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Published on Monday 10 February 2014 at 2:37 pm
Residents across Blackburn and Darwen are being urged to act fast as time is running out to join the People Power scheme which could help them save money off their energy bills.
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Published on Monday 10 February 2014 at 1:13 pm
Around 500 people signed up to the Dry January campaign in Blackburn with Darwen helping to make it a big success. Dry January was run by Alcohol Concern in conjunction with Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Published on Friday 7 February 2014 at 6:34 pm
A man and woman have been ordered to pay a total of £1441.30 for failing to clear a build-up of household rubbish.
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Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 8:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is getting set to ‘Ramp Up The Red’ later this week.
The Council and other local groups from the borough are getting involved in the British Heart Foundation’s national fundraising day, taking place this Friday February 7, to raise awareness of all heart conditions with a host of events planned.
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Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 5:18 pm
Pleckgate Maths and Computing College has been placed into special measures by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
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Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 12:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service has adopted the grave of a World War 1 soldier, which will be maintained and looked after by young people who the service is helping to rehabilitate.
Based in Darwen Cemetery, the young people involved in the project have gained knowledge about the young soldier, whilst helping to maintain his grave and keep the surrounding area tidy.
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Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 10:51 am
New dates have been announced for the CONNECT mentoring sessions.
The free mentoring courses are for anyone based at a Blackburn with Darwen company who is in the role of mentor or mentee.
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