Published on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 3:01 pm
The full list of candidates for the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections has been published.
Eleven political parties will contest the elections on Thursday 22 May to choose the North West of England’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
Filed under: election | Europe | European Parliamentary Elections | Manchester City Council
Published on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is reviewing its town centre movement strategy and wants to hear the views of businesses, residents and workers.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Brian Bailey | regeneration | town centre movement strategy
Published on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 1:32 pm
Following on from the success of last year’s health fair, One Voice are pleased to announce the Baiter Sehat Mela will take place this year on Sunday 10th August, in Corporation Park, Blackburn from 12pm-4.30pm.
Filed under: Abrar Hussain | Corporation Park | health | health and well being | Mela | One Voice | Sehat Mela
Published on Monday 28 April 2014 at 3:28 pm
Mill Hill Community Centre is seeking residents willing to get involved and volunteer at the centre, helping its day to day operations.
Filed under: community | community centre | health | health checks | Mill Hill | Mill Hill Community Centre | volunteer
Published on Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 4:43 pm
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has appointed Tim Webber, Managing Director of Pendle based Development Company Barnfield Construction Ltd, as their new chairman.Filed under: Boost Business Lancashire | business | Regenerate Pennine Lancashire | Regional Growth Fund | Tim Webber
Published on Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 4:24 pm
Friday 25 April see’s the launch of Friday Night Live (FNL), a free live music event taking place on Friday’s in Blackburn Town Centre.
Filed under: Blackburn | Friday Night Live
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:50 pm
A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is now available.
Filed under: health and well being | healthwise | refresh | Stop Smoking | Wellbeing Service
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:48 pm
Witton Park High School helped to raise just under £500 for the British Heart Foundation recently.
Filed under: British Heart Foundation | charity | Witton Park | Witton Park school
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:23 pm
A free dog chipping event at Blackburn Rovers is taking place on Wednesday, 23 April.
Running from 3:30pm until 6:30pm on Car park C, at the Darwen End of Ewood Park, the event will allow dog owners to get their furry friends micro chipped, free of charge.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | dogs | Ewood Park | microchipping
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:36 pm
A writer is returning to her home town of Darwen to launch her first novel
On Thursday, 8 May, Maggie Grimshaw will talk about her book and how it came about at Darwen library, from 6.30pm onwards.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen library | literature | Surf over Sand
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:23 pm
The Council is delighted to have been awarded £150,000 from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
Martin Eden, director of Leisure, Culture and Young People at Blackburn with Darwen Council, welcomed the news and said: “We are delighted we have secured £150,000 of funding for the borough’s sport facilities.
Filed under: Inspired Facilities Fund | Martin Eden | sport | Sport England | Witton | Witton Park Arena
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:15 pm
Her Majesty, The Queen, will be coming to Blackburn on Thursday, 17th April 2014, to hand out Maundy Money at Blackburn Cathedral.
Published on Tuesday 15 April 2014 at 5:10 pm
The countdown has begun to European parliamentary and local elections on Thursday 22 May.
More than five million people across North West England will have the opportunity to vote in European elections to select the region’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs.)
Filed under: elections | European Parliamentary Elections
Published on Tuesday 15 April 2014 at 5:00 pm
Blackburn town centre will see an economic uplift with the visit of Her Majesty the Queen this week.
Published on Monday 14 April 2014 at 4:54 pm
Heritage Lottery Fund can provide funding to help groups, communities and organisations to explore, conserve and share heritage of the First World War, from memorials, buildings and sites, photographs, letters and literature.
Filed under: World War One Commemorations
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:43 pm
The name for the new BMX and skatepark in Blackburn with Darwen has been revealed – and it has been chosen by young people.
Filed under: bmx | Councillor | Kate Hollern | skate park | Trevor Maxfield | young people
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:40 pm
Hundreds of people helped to raise funds for a vital cause at a Bangor Street Community Centre fun day.
Filed under: charity | Councillor | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 1:45 pm
The collection of photographs dating back as far as 1955 can be seen in Central Blackburn Library.
Filed under: cathedral | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Maundy | Queen
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 1:41 pm
A partnership team is working with food businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to boost healthier choices for customers.
Filed under: Councillor | health and well being | Jim Smith | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 10 April 2014 at 1:53 pm
Ambitious plans to celebrate Blackburn’s heritage have been unveiled which will include a heritage festival and a blue plaque trail across the town.
Published on Tuesday 8 April 2014 at 3:42 pm
New modern bus stops are being installed along the A666 as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.
Filed under: A666 | Bull Hill | Councillor | Darwen | Maureen Bateson | Pennine Reach | public transport | transport
Published on Tuesday 8 April 2014 at 2:56 pm
A Dog Chipping and Dog Fouling awareness event took place was well attended by residents.
Taking place at Mill Hill Community Centre, a total of 24 dogs were micro-chipped during the event.
Filed under: Councillor | Dog fouling | dogs | Jim Smith | Marsh House | Mill Hill
Published on Thursday 3 April 2014 at 3:20 pm
To mark the Her Majesty Queen’s visit, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is displaying our collection of Maundy Money.
Filed under: Councillor | Easter | Maundy | Queen
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:53 pm
A new dedicated number for business enquiries at Blackburn with Darwen Council has been set up.
Filed under: Councillor | Maureen Bateson | regeneration
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:40 pm
A new pilot project is helping some Blackburn with Darwen residents to ‘try before they buy’ the latest technology to support those who need help to maintain independence in their homes.
Filed under: Age UK | assisted living | assistive technology | Councillor | Mohammed Khan
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:35 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council-backed bid by a local drug and alcohol charity for funding to improve its facilities in the borough has been granted.
Filed under: alcohol | charity | Councillor | drugs | employment | Housing | Mohammed Khan | THOMAS | Witton
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:23 pm
Free dog micro chipping and dog health checks will be available at Blackburn Old Cemetery on Saturday April 5.
Filed under: Blackburn Old Cemetery | dogs
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:16 pm
Businesses have been given a rare opportunity to learn more about growing their business in Southern Asia.
Filed under: business | Councillor | growth | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:13 pm
Voters who want to have their say in this year’s local and European elections have until early May to register to vote.
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:11 pm
There are high levels of air pollution across parts of England and Wales today – likely to reach moderate levels in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: air quality | health | pollution
