Crowds give Grace a warm welcome
Published on Wednesday 29 November 2017 at 8:21 pm
Rising star Grace Davies has wowed the crowds at her homecoming performance in Blackburn’s Cathedral Quarter.
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Blackburn prepares for busy afternoon as X factor’s Grace Davies comes to town
Published on Wednesday 29 November 2017 at 12:11 pm
People are being encouraged to plan ahead in preparation for a live performance by X Factor’s Grace Davies in Cathedral Quarter later today.
Young people get ready for this year’s Takeover Challenge
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 3:12 pm
Children and young people are being given the chance to shadow jobs, get involved in decision-making and offer their opinions on key issues at Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | King George's Hall | Takeover Challenge 2017
Blackburn Bus Company customers ‘very satisfied’ with services
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 3:06 pm
The customers of the Blackburn Bus Company have said services are just the ticket in Blackburn.
Blackburn’s fire garden distinctly different start to Christmas
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 12:13 pm
Organisers of Blackburn’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event have received outstanding feedback for their decision to do something ‘distinctly different.’
Taxi safety – Good news
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 11:54 am
A recent on the spot inspection of taxis carried out by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council found the majority are staying up to date with licensing regulations.
Grace Davies through to X Factor final and will perform free homecoming gig in Blackburn on Wednesday
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 10:17 am
Blackburn’s Grace Davies is through to the final of X Factor – after wowing judges with yet another original song.
Grace Davies homecoming gig!
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 10:14 am
X Factor’s Grace Davies will be performing a special one off homecoming gig this Wednesday evening – November 29th – in Blackburn’s Cathedral Square from 5:45pm.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral Square | Grace Davies | X Factor
200th Business Celebration for Blackburn with Darwen Advertising
Published on Thursday 23 November 2017 at 9:20 am
Blackburn with Darwen Advertising is delighted to announce that the service has reached a milestone by providing premier advertising services for 200 businesses.
Research room encourages public to take in their discoveries
Published on Thursday 23 November 2017 at 7:36 am
Blackburn museum’s new research room is hoping for members of the public to take in their interesting discoveries.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum | Research room
Exciting study opportunity for young families
Published on Wednesday 22 November 2017 at 3:45 pm
Families with babies aged under eight weeks are being offered an exciting opportunity to take part in a study looking at how to give their children the best possible start in life.
Filed under: E-SEE Family Wellbeing Study | Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | University of York
New project in Blackburn revolutionising food waste
Published on Tuesday 21 November 2017 at 3:02 pm
A new café that is helping to reduce food waste has been launched in Blackburn that aims to fill “bellies not bins”.
Winter Wonderland event at Ewood Park
Published on Tuesday 21 November 2017 at 1:38 pm
There’s a festive treat in store on Thursday December 7th, when Ewood Park will transform into a magical Winter Wonderland.
Teaming up to find forever homes for increasing number of children in care
Published on Tuesday 21 November 2017 at 12:20 pm
A NEW “super” team is being launched to boost the search for forever families for children waiting for adoption – which for the first time are outstripping the number of registered adopters.
New owner for fire plagued Blackburn site
Published on Tuesday 21 November 2017 at 10:52 am
The new owner of a fire-ravaged plastics recycling facility in Blackburn has pledged to step-up security and clear the site ready to make way for a new development.
New half hourly train service means better links for Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Monday 20 November 2017 at 3:52 pm
Commuters along the Blackburn to Manchester train route will now have more options on when to travel as a new half hourly service launches.
Success of special launch event for a new study space
Published on Monday 20 November 2017 at 3:04 pm
A new research room was opened to the public on Thursday, November 9. The aim of the room is to allow the public greater access to the collections at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.Borough backing Road Safety Week 2017
Published on Monday 20 November 2017 at 2:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is supporting Road Safety Week 2017, with a range of events and activities planned across the borough.
EG Group: Fuelling Growth In Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Monday 20 November 2017 at 9:17 am
Plans for Euro Garages new head office facilities have been approved and agreed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Filed under: Councillor | EG Group | Euro Garages | Mohammed Khan
Store loses licence to sell alcohol
Published on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 3:00 pm
Haslingden Road General store in Blackburn has lost its licence to sell alcohol following a string of offences for selling alcohol and tobacco to children.
Darwen Christmas Events
Published on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 2:34 pm
A series of fun festive events have been lined up to take place in Darwen in the run up to Christmas.
Support the whole community with Good Neighbours
Published on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 1:25 pm
Blackburn manufacturer MGS Technical Plastics has thrown its weight behind a campaign to celebrate the unsung heroes of its local community.
Filed under: Good Neighbours Awards 2017 | MGS Technical Plastics
Fourth fire at disused Blackburn plastics building
Published on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 1:22 pm
Lancashire Police are appealing for information following a fourth fire at a Blackburn plastics factory in ten weeks.
Blackburn benefactor to come to life in new play
Published on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 1:22 pm
Finding Mr Hart is a new play about the life of the Blackburn-based collector Robert Edward Hart.
Thank you to all the good neighbours this Christmas
Published on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 10:12 am
By Graham Burgess, chair of the Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group
Winter is a traditionally a very busy period for the NHS and for some people, Christmas is the most difficult time of the year.
Council welcomes new JobCentre Plus service in Darwen
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2017 at 3:06 pm
The leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, has welcomed news that JobCentre Plus will be running a service in Darwen every week.
Borough remembers the fallen at Remembrance Services
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2017 at 2:29 pm
Services of remembrance commemorating those who have served their country in wars past and present were e held across the borough.
Alcohol Awareness Week 2017
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2017 at 2:00 pm
Alcohol Awareness Week is taking place this week with various events around Blackburn with Darwen happening to encourage people to think more about their alcohol intake.
Residents living close to V10 Polymers fire site urged to keep windows and doors closed
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2017 at 11:42 am
Residents living close to the site of a major fire which broke out in Blackburn yesterday are being advised to keep windows and doors closed until clean-up operations have concluded.
Filed under: Fire update
We want to give something back to our Good Neighbours
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2017 at 11:05 am
By Councillor Mohammed Khan, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council
The Good Neighbours Awards is now in its sixth year and over the years it has showcased the best of Blackburn with Darwen.
Fire update
Published on Monday 13 November 2017 at 4:54 pm
Residents are being allowed back into their homes following another large fire at a former waste recycling site in Blackburn.
Can you do your bit to spread a little bit of kindness?
Published on Monday 13 November 2017 at 11:39 am
Everyone in Blackburn with Darwen is being encouraged to spread a little bit of kindness as part of a national event.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen | Councillor | John Magee | Kindness Matters | Mohammed Khan | World Kindness Day
Major fire at former plastics site in Blackburn now under control
Published on Monday 13 November 2017 at 10:10 am
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a major fire at a former waste plastics site in Blackburn, which is now under control.
Filed under: Blackburn | fire | firefighters | V10 Polymers
People fined for not picking up dog mess
Published on Friday 10 November 2017 at 2:16 pm
The Council’s promise to clamp down on dog fouling is producing results as the first fixed penalty notices have been handed out.
Filed under: Councillor | Dog fouling | Fixed Penalty Notices | Jim Smith | Kingdom Environment Enforcement Services
Blackburn with Darwen named mental health hub
Published on Friday 10 November 2017 at 11:14 am
Lancashire Mind, Blackburn with Darwen Council and One Voice are joining forces on a new initiative which aims to end mental health discrimination.
Christmas Events in Blackburn
Published on Friday 10 November 2017 at 11:07 am
With fabulous events & great shopping for all the family – you’ll want to keep coming back!
Council nominated for prestigious award
Published on Friday 10 November 2017 at 10:04 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been named finalist in the Driving Growth category for the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards, which showcase excellence across the sector.
Local community groups need your votes
Published on Thursday 9 November 2017 at 12:35 pm
Community groups across Blackburn and Darwen are appealing for people to vote for them to help win funding for their groups.
It’s Panto time again…
Published on Wednesday 8 November 2017 at 4:09 pm
There are two pantomimes to look forward to this Christmas.
Don’t miss Beauty and the Beast at King George’s Hall from Sunday, December 10 until Sunday, December 31.
Blackburn’s Got Flower Power
Published on Wednesday 8 November 2017 at 11:39 am
Blackburn has struck gold again after collecting yet another trophy for the town’s stunning horticultural displays.
Early photographs of Blackburn Rovers donated to Blackburn Library
Published on Tuesday 7 November 2017 at 1:40 pm
Darwen resident Eileen Helliwell has donated three early photographs of Blackburn Rovers to Blackburn Library.
Eileen was clearing out whilst moving house and found the photos in her loft.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | cotton town | cottontown.org | library | rovers
Beggars helped during town centre campaign
Published on Friday 3 November 2017 at 4:56 pm
A new campaign to help beggars off the town centre streets has provided help, support, food and accommodation to vulnerable people in Blackburn.
Filed under: councillor phil riley | Town Centre
Super Slow Way awarded £1 Million Funding
Published on Friday 3 November 2017 at 2:22 pm
Super Slow Way, a major arts commissioning programme in which Blackburn with Darwen are a partner, has been awarded a £1 million grant from the Arts Council England.
Filed under: Super Slow Way