Monthly Archives: March 2015

FALLSTOP Challenge Winner Collects Prize

Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 7:21 pm

Barbora Biela was presented with £25 of shopping vouchers by Amy Greenhalgh after she was picked out of the hat as winner of the FALLSTOP Challenge which took place at the Mall in February

Launched earlier this year, the FALLSTOP campaign aims to raise awareness of simple steps people can take to stay on their feet and carry on doing the activities they enjoy as they get older.

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Olympian gives new £13m centre gold seal of approval

Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:29 pm

Double Olympic Gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE praised the new Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre during the official opening ceremony today, saying she hoped it inspired future athletes.

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New proposals to cut flood risk in Blackburn

Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 2:15 pm

Plans are being discussed to bring a £3.5m flood reductions scheme to Blackburn.

The Environment Agency, with Blackburn with Darwen Council, is proposing a new £3.5 million flood reduction scheme for the River Blakewater between the Blackburn Youth Zone and the Ambulance Station of George Street West.

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Variety is the spice of life!

Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 10:19 am

The Mayor of Blackburn is hosting a special variety evening with song, dance and comedy.

The event takes place at Thwaites Empire Theatre on Thursday, April 16, starting at 7.30pm.

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Council backs No Smoking Day

Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 11:45 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing No Smoking Day taking place today, March 11.

This year the British Heart Foundation, which runs the initiative, is calling on smokers to bust the common myths associated with smoking and commit to quitting today.

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