Published on Friday 30 June 2017 at 2:57 pm
United Utilities are continuing to attend a water pipe leak at Ely Close in Darwen
Following on from the repairs to a leak on Ely Close, associated bursts have appeared on Ely Close and into Marsh House Lane and some residents have had access to and from their homes affected.
Filed under: Darwen | Ely Close | United Utilities
Published on Friday 30 June 2017 at 12:38 pm
This week sees the start of Blackburn Open Walls, a street art festival that has invited artists from around the globe to descend on Blackburn to decorate its walls.
Filed under: Blackburn Open Walls
Published on Friday 30 June 2017 at 11:33 am
Young people from Blackburn and Darwen took part in the annual North West Leaving Care Football Tournament.
Filed under: Councillor | Maureen Bateson | North West Leaving Care Football Tournament | Witton
Published on Thursday 29 June 2017 at 2:26 pm
Proposals have been put forward to join-up Coroners Services in Lancashire, to provide a consistent service to bereaved families.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen | Consultation | Coroner's Service | Lancashire
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 4:27 pm
Give your children a fun and creative experience at Blackburn Museum this Summer.
Working with Blackburn based arts organisation – Action Factory, children aged 7-11 will be inspired to create stories, illustrations, drama and have fun with textiles.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum | summer
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 3:42 pm
A festival organised by young people, for young people is returning to Darwen this Summer.
Darwen Youth Festival, organised by members of the Knott Street Youth Club is taking place on Saturday, July 22.
Filed under: Councillor Damian Talbot
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 1:53 pm
An initial plan for a new public space in the ‘Heart of Darwen’ has been revealed following calls for an open area to hold events.
Filed under: councillor phil riley | Darwen Town Centre | Heart of Darwen
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 1:52 pm
Plans to restrict prescribing of treatments and medicines for short-term, minor conditions have been approved across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: blackburn with darwen ccg | prescriptions
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 11:41 am
Kind-hearted people across blackburn and Darwen are showing their support by donating items of clothing to a charity campaign to support orphans in Uganda and children locally.
Published on Friday 23 June 2017 at 4:24 pm
United Utilities are warning people about the dangers of swimming in reservoirs with a safety campaign called Beautiful but Deadly.
Published on Friday 23 June 2017 at 12:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has moved to reassure residents about fire safety in response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
Filed under: Sayyed Osman
Published on Friday 23 June 2017 at 10:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are invited to get involved, debate and help shape the future of health and social care in Pennine Lancashire at two summer engagement events in the borough.
Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 5:28 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th June – Sunday, 2nd July 2017.
Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 11:32 am
An appeal to help orphans in Uganda and children in need locally is being supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering service.
Filed under: Let's Foster | Maureen Bateson
Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 11:14 am
Not feeling the summer vibe yet? Then book Saturday, July 8th into your schedule!
The fun day will kick off from 12 and end at 4pm.
Filed under: Roe Lee Park | summer
Published on Wednesday 21 June 2017 at 3:52 pm
Local people are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.
Published on Wednesday 21 June 2017 at 3:23 pm
Dedicated volunteer Doreen Mitchell is retiring from her role at Ivy Street Community Centre.
Doreen has volunteered for the centre in varying capacities for nearly 30 years since the centre opened in 1988.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Ivy Street Community Centre | retirement
Published on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 12:22 pm
A minute’s silence was held to commemorate the victims of the tragedies at Grenfell Tower and Finsbury Park during a ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day
Published on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 12:20 pm
People from all over the borough came together last week to mark The Great Get Together.
Published on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 10:29 am
A Blackburn and Darwen-based business leaders network is to discuss the implications of the recently formed Government at their latest event.
Filed under: Hive | Khalid Saifullah
Published on Monday 19 June 2017 at 5:18 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, has called for people to help keep the borough strong and united following the latest news from London.
Filed under: Councillor Mohammed Khan
Published on Monday 19 June 2017 at 9:44 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being invited to join in and observe a national minutes silence today (Monday, June 19) as a mark of respect for those who have lost their lives in the fire at Grenfell Tower, London.
Published on Monday 19 June 2017 at 9:20 am
With parts of England currently experiencing heatwave conditions, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in any extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.
Filed under: Councillor | heatwave | Mustafa Desai | Public Health England
Published on Thursday 15 June 2017 at 11:23 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday,19th June – Sunday, 25th June 2017.
Published on Thursday 15 June 2017 at 10:01 am
Everyone is invited to attend flag raising ceremonies in front of Blackburn and Darwen town halls in support of the Armed Forces on Tuesday, June 20.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day
Published on Wednesday 14 June 2017 at 4:08 pm
Come and find out about how photographer Tim Smith put together a new exhibition at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery that aims to explore the many ties that bind Britain and India.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Published on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at 10:03 am
A thank you celebration is being held for over 100 volunteers who helped make the inaugural Festival of Making such a success.
Published on Monday 12 June 2017 at 4:57 pm
As part of Make A Noise In Libraries (MANIL) Blackburn Central Library is proud to host a coffee morning on Friday June 16.
Filed under: Blackburn Library | books | coffee morning
Published on Monday 12 June 2017 at 11:15 am
An 85 year old Blackburn business is celebrating a new milestone and being busier than ever.
Filed under: Mooreys | regeneration
Published on Friday 9 June 2017 at 12:23 pm
Community groups across Blackburn with Darwen are taking part in The Great Get Together in memory of MP Jo Cox.
Filed under: Blackburn and Darwen | grants | Jo Cox | The Great Get Together
Published on Friday 9 June 2017 at 10:21 am
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. 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 7 June 2017 at 3:10 pm
Coverage from Tuesday’s one minute silence was shown on TV and filmed by That’s Lancashire crew.
Filed under: London | Manchester
Published on Tuesday 6 June 2017 at 12:58 pm
People gathered outside Blackburn Town Hall today (Tuesday, June 6) as part of a national minute silence following the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attack.
Published on Tuesday 6 June 2017 at 9:11 am
The first section of a new average speed camera scheme will go live from Friday, June 9 on the A675 Belmont.
Filed under: Average Speed Cameras | Belmont
Published on Monday 5 June 2017 at 3:43 pm
Did you know that “Charging Thunder”, a Lakota Chief, actually lived in Darwen? Have you any idea when the cannons in Corporation Park were last fired in an act of protest?
Published on Monday 5 June 2017 at 11:24 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are invited to support a national one minute silence tomorrow 11am (Tuesday, June 6)
The flags at both Blackburn and Darwen Town Hall are flying at half-mast.
Published on Monday 5 June 2017 at 11:01 am
People gathered in Blackburn yesterday to remember loved ones at an annual memorial event.
The ‘Let Us Remember’ annual event saw residents who have lost a loved one, coming together to pay their respects and honour their lives.
Filed under: Let Us Remember
Published on Thursday 1 June 2017 at 4:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Public Protection team has closed a premises which allowed people to smoke inside.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen | public protection | shisha
