Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 2:37 pm
British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across Lancashire, has announced a second phase of brand new rides as part of their exciting Sky Ride Local programme.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | Phil Riley | Sky Rides
Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 11:35 am
Children, staff and parents are being urged to think of vulnerable families in the borough as a new school term starts.
Filed under: Blackburn Foodbank | Councillor | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 11:31 am
The week beginning the 31st August with the Mayor.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week attend a Flag Raising Ceremony for Merchant Navy Day at Town Hall Square and will also attend the QEGS Beginning of Year Service at Blackburn Cathedral along side the Mayoress on Thursday.
Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 10:11 am
United Utilities is starting the process to lift the boil water advice in some specific parts of Lancashire.
Filed under: United Utilities | Water
Published on Thursday 27 August 2015 at 12:24 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015 to Sunday 6th September 2015
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 2:31 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, will lead a short ceremony to honour the brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars.
Filed under: Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Merchant Navy Day
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 2:23 pm
Essential roadworks will be taking place from September 1 in Blackburn.
The work taking place is:
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 12:13 pm
Elsa from smash hit movie Frozen and Snow White will bring Disney fun to a community day at Darwen Valley Community Centre at Sudellside.
Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 4:22 pm
Here’s the Shuttle’s top ten reasons why Blackburn is a great place to live.
Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 3:42 pm
Train services between Bolton and Blackburn have returned following the completion of a £14m package of improvement work on the Clitheroe to Manchester route.
Filed under: Blackburn | Brian Bailey | Darwen | rail
Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 2:59 pm
A number of Blackburn with Darwen Council buildings and services will be closed for one day next Tuesday (September 1).
Filed under: Blackburn | council | Darwen | unpaid leave
Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 1:53 pm
With the motto, Arte et Labore (By Skill and Hard Work), Blackburn is the natural place to launch Britain’s first National Festival of Making.
Filed under: arts | Blackburn is Open | Festival of Making
Published on Monday 24 August 2015 at 2:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s ‘best neighbours’ and community stalwarts were celebrated at a special event at King George’s Hall.
Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:54 pm
The latest issue of By Skill & Hard Work is out now complete with ‘How To’ guides from Blackburn’s creative community.
Filed under: Blackburn is Open | By Skill and Hard Work
Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:48 pm
Anyone who’s a fan of legendary DJ Dave Haslam won’t want to miss this chance to spend an evening with him discussing his new book at the Festival of Making – taster day.
Filed under: Dave Haslam | Festival of Making
Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:36 pm
Fresh from a London exhibition that won rave reviews the cultural treasures of East Lancashire are returning home.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum | Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:23 pm
Councillor Dave Harling, Executive Member for Schools and Education, has sent his congratulations to all those who have received their GCSE results this week.
Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 11:07 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 24th August to Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015
Don’t forget there’s lots of live music & entertainment at Darwen 1940s Day on Saturday, 22nd August from 10am until 4pm
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 20 August 2015 at 2:51 pm
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week attend the Mayor of Burnley Tour of Towneley Hall on Monday, Deputy Mayor to attend a Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, will be visited by the NCS Group in the Mayor’s Parlour on Wednesday, will be visited by Youth MP’s and Central Youth Forum Members on Thursday, will attend Social Action Project of Regeneration of Safe Haven & Planting of Fruit Trees with Local Community at Shear Brow & Langham Road on Friday and finally attend a Football Festival at Pleasington Playing Fields on Sunday.
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at 11:56 am
Popular guided rides will be hosted in the Lancashire area over the next two weeks.
Sky Rides are guided rides, visiting scenic routes in your local area, with three different difficulty levels, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re building your confidence or looking to stretch your legs on a cycling challenge.
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at 10:02 am
Can you take on the first ever zipwire at Blackburn Rovers?
Blackburn Rovers midfielder, Jason Lowe and manager, Gary Bowyer took a break from training to pledge their support for the Blackburn Rovers Zipwire and would like to encourage Rovers fans to register for this fun challenge.
Published on Tuesday 18 August 2015 at 3:16 pm
British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across the county, has scheduled an exciting summer programme of cycling in Lancashire.
Published on Tuesday 18 August 2015 at 1:13 pm
Bus passengers using the local 535 (Bolton to Belmont) and 537 (Bolton to Bank Top) services are advised of some changes from next month.
Published on Monday 17 August 2015 at 10:27 am
Community music is making opportunities for Blackburn’s young people this summer
Two new music projects will take the town’s young people on musical journeys from African beats to beatboxing and beyond this summer.
Filed under: Blackburn Music Hub | Youth Zone
Published on Friday 14 August 2015 at 8:55 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week attend a celebration of Pakistan Independence Day at Nelson Town Hall on Monday, attend the Good Neighbour Awards in the Windsor Suite, King George’s Hall on Tuesday along with the Mayoress, will be visited by the NCS Group in the Mayor’s Parlour on Wednesday, and finally attend the Darwen 1940’s Day Celebration Day, Darwen Town Centre along with the Mayoress on Saturday.
Filed under: Busy Week | Darwen | King George's Hall | mayor | Mayor's Engagements | Nelson | Town Hall
Published on Thursday 13 August 2015 at 6:35 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 17th August to Sunday 23rd August 2015
Don’t forget there’s lots of live music & family entertainment at Darwen 1940s Day on Saturday , 22nd August.
Published on Thursday 13 August 2015 at 10:14 am
A sponsored fast and raffle during Ramadan by Council staff raised £204 for the Blackburn Foodbank.
Filed under: Councillor | Foodbank | Mohammed Khan
Published on Tuesday 11 August 2015 at 2:08 pm
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting the public to share their views on the way healthcare services are delivered in the local area at major engagement event on Wednesday 16th September 2015.
Filed under: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS trust
Published on Tuesday 11 August 2015 at 12:52 pm
United Utilities has confirmed that BB1 2LD Roman Road is no longer affected by the water contamination which was identified last week.
Filed under: United Utilities | Water
Published on Tuesday 11 August 2015 at 12:32 pm
The Friends of Ashton Park will be having their annual group meeting to elect new officers for the group on Thursdays, 27th August at The Old Function Rooms, Water Lane, Darwen at 6pm.
Published on Monday 10 August 2015 at 2:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is on the hunt to find the person who can help drive the exciting new innovation centre planned for Blackburn Town Centre.
Filed under: The Making Rooms
Published on Monday 10 August 2015 at 1:07 pm
Councillor Faryad Hussain has a very busy schedule as he fulfills more official engagements next week.
Published on Friday 7 August 2015 at 4:24 pm
United Utilities customers in part of Blackburn with Darwen do not need to boil their water.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | United Utilities | Water
Published on Friday 7 August 2015 at 11:44 am
United Utilities is advising customers in these areas in Blackburn with Darwen below to boil their water for all drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth as a precaution until further notice.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Contamination | United Utilities | Water
Published on Thursday 6 August 2015 at 5:57 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 10th August to Sunday 16th August 2015
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 6 August 2015 at 4:27 pm
Boiled water notice for customers in parts of Blackburn with Darwen – United Utilities warning
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE – AS A PRECAUTION, PEOPLE IN PART Of BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BLACKPOOL, CHORLEY, FYLDE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE AND WYRE ADVISED TO BOIL THEIR DRINKING WATER
United Utilities is advising customers in these areas in Blackburn with Darwen below to boil their water for all drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth as a precaution until further notice.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Contamination | Public Information Notice | United Utilities | Water
Published on Tuesday 4 August 2015 at 9:27 am
Rain did not dampen spirits at a health event held in Corporation Park, Blackburn.
The One Voice Mela, incorporating the Baiter Sehat project in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council was sponsored by Blackburn College.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Councillor | Mela | Mohammed Khan
