Published on Thursday 31 January 2019 at 2:06 pm
Pennine Lancashire has been selected to receive funding as part of a national programme to tackle childhood obesity.
Filed under: obesity | Pennine Lancashire | Together a healthier future
Published on Thursday 31 January 2019 at 10:56 am
A special appeal for enthusiastic spectators has been issued by the organisers of a much loved Blackburn 10k road race taking place this Sunday (February 3) at 11am.
Published on Wednesday 30 January 2019 at 2:08 pm
Graduates and career changers will be given hands-on training in an extension of a fast-track programme to train the next generation of social workers.
Filed under: Children’s Services | Social Care | social work | training
Published on Wednesday 30 January 2019 at 11:44 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen hosted a moving tribute to victims of the Holocaust and other genocides yesterday in the Council Chamber at Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Holocaust Memorial Day | social integration
Published on Tuesday 29 January 2019 at 2:18 pm
Statement from King George's Hall regarding the security barrier collapse at The Vaccines concert last night (Monday 28 January)
Published on Thursday 24 January 2019 at 3:26 pm
People across the borough are invited to take the first look at new plans to improve traffic on Haslingden Road and Blackamoor in Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackamoor | Councillor | Growth Deal 3 | Haslingden Road | information | Phil Riley | public exhibition
Published on Tuesday 22 January 2019 at 3:16 pm
A Met Office yellow warning for ice remains in place in the North West with parts of Blackburn with Darwen having also experienced snowfall today.
Filed under: Highways Agency | met office | snow | weather
Published on Monday 21 January 2019 at 4:00 pm
The Council website, including services via MyBwd, will be unavailable on Wednesday 23 January from 08:00 until 17:00 whilst urgent maintenance is performed.
Published on Monday 21 January 2019 at 1:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which takes place from Monday 21 January to Sunday.
Filed under: cervical cancer | jackie floyd | Pat McFall
Published on Monday 21 January 2019 at 1:31 pm
Join Sooty and friends for his brand new laugh out loud magic show this February at King George’s Hall.
Published on Monday 21 January 2019 at 1:26 pm
This February Lee Mead, winner of the title role in the 2007 West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, brings his intimate show, A Dream That Became A Reality, to King George’s Hall.
Published on Monday 21 January 2019 at 9:39 am
Cadent Gas will be starting works on Eanam, Blackburn to disconnect the gas services from the former Thwaites Brewery, in advance of its demolition.
Published on Wednesday 16 January 2019 at 3:37 pm
A Met Office yellow warning has been issued as Blackburn with Darwen is expected to become icy tonight.
Published on Wednesday 16 January 2019 at 2:56 pm
A ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day is being planned to bring the community together to remember and pay respects to victims of genocide, oppression and torture.
Filed under: Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Wednesday 16 January 2019 at 9:38 am
Budding entrepreneurs are set to be given the chance to rapidly turn their techy ideas into a business this new year.
Published on Tuesday 15 January 2019 at 11:04 am
Dentists from across Blackburn with Darwen have signed up to a new national NHS scheme that aims to tackle dental decay in under-5s.
Published on Monday 14 January 2019 at 2:03 pm
Blue Monday, which falls on 21 January this year, is often said to be the most depressing day of the year, due to a combination of bad weather and post-Christmas blues.
Published on Friday 11 January 2019 at 4:37 pm
Darwen Leisure Centre’s gym reopened today (Friday 11 January) following an extensive refurbishment over the Christmas and New Year period.
Published on Friday 11 January 2019 at 1:03 pm
People across Blackburn and Darwen are being asked for their views on residential disabled parking bays.
Filed under: Consultation | Councillor | Phil Riley | Residential disabled parking bays
Published on Thursday 10 January 2019 at 9:24 am
Martin Kelly has joined the Council’s senior team as part of the on-going commitment to increase prosperity in Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Director | Growth and Development | Martin Kelly | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 9 January 2019 at 12:38 pm
A popular member of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Public Health team sadly passed away just before Christmas.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | public health
Published on Tuesday 8 January 2019 at 11:43 am
The past 7 years has seen a 3-fold increase in the number of older people admitted to hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Filed under: GP | keep warm keep well | NHS | older people | pharmacy | Winter | winter advice
Published on Tuesday 8 January 2019 at 9:03 am
A Blackburn secondary school has hosted a national conference to offer insight into breaking down barriers to integration within school and college communities.
Filed under: Integration | Our Community Our Future | Schools and Education | social integration
Published on Friday 4 January 2019 at 3:23 pm
The New Year’s Honours have been announced and included recognition for several people from the borough.
Published on Friday 4 January 2019 at 10:02 am
Meet Heidi and Nathan Pugh – the mother and son duo helping keep the streets of our borough clean.
Filed under: clean-up | Heidi Pugh | litter | Nathan Pugh | Red Bag Revolution
Published on Thursday 3 January 2019 at 2:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Youth Justice Service teamed up with The Mall, Children’s Centres, Lancashire Constabulary, Victim Support, and Blackburn Youth Zone to raise awareness during International Restorative Justice Week.
Filed under: Councillor | International Restorative Justice Week | Maureen Bateson | Youth Justice Service
Published on Wednesday 2 January 2019 at 1:48 pm
Public Health England is urging people to kick off the new year by taking an online health quiz as part of a new campaign.
Filed under: how are you | one you | public health | Public Health England | quiz
