Bus service changes coming in Darwen
Published on Thursday 31 May 2018 at 4:45 pm
Bus operator Moving People have announced that they are to withdraw the number 33 bus service in Darwen.
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Be less hotdog and more cool cucumber in the sun
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 4:37 pm
People are being urged to take care in the sun as the warm weather continues.
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is warning that the heat can be dangerous for the very young, older people or those with serious illnesses.
Filed under: CCG | Dr Preeti Shukla | NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group | sun
Duct tape duo has fundraising wrapped up
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:50 pm
A senior councillor and a youth MP took fundraising to new heights when they were stuck to a wall.
Filed under: Councillor Maureen Bateson | duct tape challenge | Elle Walsh | Foster Care Fortnight | Sectret Santa
An evening of fine dining and fun to support BwD Carers Service
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service is holding a Masquerade Carers Ball to raise vital funds for their service.
Borough’s art on show in Eastbourne.
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 9:30 am
An atmospheric painting of a rural scene owned by Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery has gone on loan.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Edward Stott | The Watering Place | Towner Art Gallery
How to contact the Mayor
Published on Friday 25 May 2018 at 9:36 am
If you are organising an event and you would like to invite Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Mayor and Mayoress please use the contact details below.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | contact details | mayor
Council privacy policy updated
Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 4:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Privacy Policy was updated on May 25th 2018. This update reflects the changes in UK data protection legislation under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
Sarah shares her inspiring story
Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 12:27 pm
It is no understatement to say that Sarah Subhani has turned her life around – from substance misuse to award winner.
Filed under: Change Grow Live | One Voice | Sarah Subhani
Blackburn and Darwen remembers the victims of the Manchester bombing
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 4:57 pm
People came together today to remember the 22 victims who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing.
Filed under: Manchester Arnena | Manchester attack | minute's silence
Council donates Rovers promotion banner to Rovers superfan ‘Birdy’
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 12:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has donated a Blackburn Rovers promotion banner to Rovers superfan ‘Birdy’.
Fostering fortnight scores lots of hits
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 11:41 am
Thousands of people have watched a video featuring Blackburn Rovers star Elliott Bennett to promote fostering.
Arrive early for the minute silences tomorrow
Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 12:13 pm
People attending the short civic ceremonies outside both Blackburn and Darwen town halls on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack tomorrow (Tuesday, May 22) are being advised to arrive early.
Joint taxi safety operation
Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 11:06 am
A joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Police found six taxis operating to have faults.
Filed under: Cllr Jim Smith | Lancashire Police | Taxi
New Mayor confirmed for Blackburn with Darwen Council
Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 12:33 pm
The Council has welcomed a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Pat McFall will serve as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council for the Civic Year 2018/19, with Councillor Jim Shorrock as Deputy Mayor.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Shorrock | mayor | Mayor Making | Pat McFall
New bungalows meet housing needs in Darwen
Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 10:01 am
New bungalows in Shorey Bank, Darwen are helping to meet local housing needs. That was the message from residents who welcomed visitors to their new homes from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Together Housing and regeneration specialist ENGIE, the three partners behind the development.
Darwen Market Introduces two great new stalls
Published on Thursday 17 May 2018 at 11:58 am
Darwen Market has welcomed two new businesses to the Market Hall.
Home Essentials has been trading for a few weeks now and Making Memories opened on Saturday, May 12.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Market | Home Essentials | Making Memories Haberdashery | new stalls | Phil Riley
Minute silence on anniversary of Manchester Arena Attack
Published on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 3:34 pm
Short civic ceremonies will take place outside both Blackburn and Darwen town halls on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena Attack.
Filed under: Councillor Mohammed Khan | Manchester Arena | Manchester attack | minute silence
Adult learning courses in Darwen
Published on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 2:47 pm
Learn how to make your home greener or stay safe online with the latest range of free adult learning courses and workshops at Darwen Town Hall.
Filed under: Adult learning | Darwen Town Hall
Drop in teenage pregnancies
Published on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 5:02 pm
A long-term approach to preventing teenage pregnancies in the borough has seen rates fall to an all-time low, recent figures show.
Record crowds make national festival a success
Published on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 10:11 am
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Blackburn town centre over the weekend to ensure the National Festival of Making was a huge success.
Filed under: councillor phil riley | Martyn Ware | Moonira Hinglotwala | National Festival of Making | Wayne Hemingway
Blackburn Rovers support campaign to recruit more foster carers for children in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Monday 14 May 2018 at 4:13 pm
Newly promoted championship side Blackburn Rovers have pledged their support to help a local campaign to recruit more foster carers.
Council signs new pledge on mental health
Published on Monday 14 May 2018 at 12:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has today launched an employer pledge with Time to Change, England’s biggest programme that supports people to open up to mental health problems.
Fire, Road and Community Safety this Ramadhan
Published on Friday 11 May 2018 at 9:29 am
During Ramadhan, cooking for large groups at unusual times combined with fatigue can play a big part in increasing the chances of having a fire break out in the home.
Filed under: crime prevention | fire safety | night time noise | Ramadhan | road safety
Health and well-being this Ramadhan
Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 2:38 pm
Residents fasting during the month of Ramadhan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
Filed under: fast | Food | health and well being | Ramadhan
Tony’s Empress Ballroom
Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 1:42 pm
Pop legend Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware has opened the bolted doors of a former Blackburn ballroom for a unique exhibition.
Safe giving advice for residents taking part in Ramadhan
Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 12:19 pm
Guidance has been issued to help people during the Ramadhan period.
This starts on May 16th/17th, with the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr on June 14th/15th.
Filed under: charity | Ramadhan | Safe giving advice
Crowds pack Cathedral Square for ‘Blues Monday’
Published on Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 9:27 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council extended the invitation to fans from the borough and beyond to help congratulate Blackburn Rovers following the club's promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Cathedral Quarter | mayor
Local radio station supports National Festival of Making
Published on Tuesday 8 May 2018 at 2:36 pm
BBC Radio Lancashire is dedicating some of its programmes to the National Festival of Making taking place in Blackburn this weekend.
Find out what’s on at this weekend’s jam-packed National Festival of Making
Published on Tuesday 8 May 2018 at 12:01 pm
A packed programme of events is now available for this weekend’s highly anticipated National Festival of Making held across Blackburn Town Centre.
Filed under: Festival of Making | National Festival of Making
Prepare to be amazed by Grace at National Festival of Making
Published on Friday 4 May 2018 at 3:07 pm
There will be no missing one piece of art at this year’s National Festival of Making.
Filed under: Festival of Making | Sarah Hardacre | Surface Print
Local election results 2018
Published on Friday 4 May 2018 at 2:22 pm
Darwen Tower temporarily closed for urgent repair works
Published on Friday 4 May 2018 at 12:04 pm
Darwen’s Jubilee Tower will be temporarily closed to the public from today, Friday 4 May 2018, to allow for structural repair works to be carried out.
Filed under: Darwen Tower | Jubilee Tower
Talent Scouts
Published on Thursday 3 May 2018 at 2:43 pm
Scouts have accepted the challenge to come up with ideas to make life better for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Filed under: IN4.0 Plc | Mo Isap | National Festival of Making | Scouts | The Making Rooms | Uclan
Don’t forget to vote today – Thursday, May 3
Published on Thursday 3 May 2018 at 2:21 pm
Local elections are taking place today – here’s all you need to know.
The local elections are for you to choose who represents you on your local council – and every vote counts.
Filed under: council | local election | vote
Darwen Market to be dressed for town’s annual party
Published on Thursday 3 May 2018 at 1:40 pm
Hundreds of children and young people are getting crafty to fly the flag for the annual Darwen Live festival.
Filed under: Avondale Primary School | bunting | Crafty Vintage | Darwen Market | Makers of Market Square
Thrills guaranteed at Blackburn Library
Published on Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 3:47 pm
Author T M Logan will be talking about his latest page-turning thriller 29 Seconds at Blackburn Library at 7.30pm on May 16.
Filed under: 29 Seconds | Blackburn Library | T M Logan
Make a date with MasterChef’s Moonira
Published on Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 11:38 am
Blackburn’s MasterChef finalist Moonira Hinglotwala will be cooking up a storm at the National Festival of Making.
Big screen boost for business and town centre
Published on Tuesday 1 May 2018 at 11:00 am
An impressive digital screen which will provide a boost for businesses and the town centre is being installed today.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | digital screen