Published on Friday 29 March 2019 at 3:41 pm
Many of us spend our entire life looking forward to the day we can retire.
Yet one Blackburn couple are doing just the opposite by fostering children to give them a loving and stable home.
Published on Friday 29 March 2019 at 9:28 am
Blackburn band The Illicits are doing Blackburn proud whilst making headlines with their music. Taking inspiration from a variety of sources, such as the Stone Roses, Joy Division, and The Jam, the band’s sound is a reflection of the town they grew up in.
Published on Thursday 28 March 2019 at 5:53 pm
Over 4,000 children from 115 different schools across Lancashire came together in fine voice in a series of concerts organised by Blackburn Cathedral’s Music Outreach team.
Filed under: children | education | Sing Together
Published on Thursday 28 March 2019 at 10:18 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has put in a bid for part of the Government’s new £675m Future High Streets Fund to support town centres responding to economic change.
Filed under: Darwen Town Centre | Future High Streets Fund
Published on Wednesday 27 March 2019 at 4:31 pm
Time is running out to nominate the community heroes who you think deserve awards.
Nominations in the Community Volunteer Awards close on Friday 5 April at 5pm.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | volunteering
Published on Tuesday 26 March 2019 at 1:43 pm
This week’s funding insight features: Homes in Community Hands, grants to use the power of science to make a positive difference to disadvantaged young people, teaching physics scholarships, funding for international school exchanges, funding for music creators, grants to cover running costs for small charities and funding for Digital Learning.
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 5:04 pm
A cervical cancer awareness event outside Blackburn Town Hall drew a terrific response from the public.
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 4:55 pm
Plans have been revealed for Blackburn with Darwen Council to continue to provide funding for bowling clubs in the borough.
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 4:47 pm
Residents in Blackburn have funded a £14,000 alley gate scheme in their neighbourhood to prevent anti-social behaviour.
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 4:34 pm
A new local housing development has paid tribute to a famous footballer who played for Lancashire clubs and made history as the first ever paid player.
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 4:17 pm
Darwen’s brand new Market Square is set to be officially opened at an event this May.
Filed under: Cllr Phil Riley | Darwen | Darwen Market | Darwen Market Square
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 3:51 pm
Pennine Lancashire is to benefit from potentially up to £10m in funding to help more people be physically active.
Filed under: Mohammed Khan | Pennine Lancashire | Sport England
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced plans to work with local Third Sector, youth and community partners to continue to provide a full range of youth clubs and activities for children and young people across the borough.
Filed under: Jack Straw | Maureen Bateson | Mohammed Khan | Strategic Youth Alliance
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 11:15 am
An inspirational young woman was welcomed to Blackburn Town Hall on Friday 22 March to be presented with a certificate for her local work in the community.
Filed under: Denise Park | high sheriff | Mohammed Khan | One Voice
Published on Thursday 21 March 2019 at 12:17 pm
The days are getting lighter and longer, Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner; that can only mean one thing – school holidays!
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 4:28 pm
The ‘Friends of Bold Venture Park’ group are celebrating after a recent funding bid for improvements within the park was successful.
Filed under: Bold Venture Park | Councillor David Smith | Darwen | environment | Parks
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 2:16 pm
This week’s funding insight features: Homes in Community Hands, grants to use the power of science to make a positive difference to disadvantaged young people, teaching physics scholarships, funding for international school exchanges, funding for music creators, grants to cover running costs for small charities and funding for Digital Learning.
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 2:14 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and 2BR are to host a cervical cancer awareness event outside Blackburn Town Hall this Friday (22 March).
Filed under: cervical cancer | jade goody | Julie Gunn | Town Hall
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 10:16 am
Volunteers from across Blackburn with Darwen who put the ‘community’ into community centres have been thanked for their efforts at a special event.
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 9:51 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has signed a government backed initiative which confirms its commitment to improving digital services.
Filed under: digital
Published on Tuesday 19 March 2019 at 3:24 pm
The Council is pleased to welcome brand new business Home Sweet Home to Darwen Market.
The stall sells quality bed covers, pillows, duvets, cushions, bathroom mats, towels, throws and more and is already proving a hit with customers after just a week.
Filed under: bedding | Darwen Market | Home Sweet Home
Published on Tuesday 19 March 2019 at 12:28 pm
New £3.5m East Darwen link road Ellison Fold Way has been officially opened.
It was unveiled in a special ceremony attended by special young guests from the nearby Sudell Primary School along with Councillors, contractors Eric Wright Civil Engineering and partners from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership in the project.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen | Ellison Fold Way | link road | new road | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 18 March 2019 at 4:50 pm
A one minute silence for victims of the terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand brought the local community together outside Blackburn Town Hall at 12 noon today (18 March).
Filed under: minute's silence
Published on Monday 18 March 2019 at 1:02 pm
Ewood Park hosted Blackburn with Darwen’s first summit on healthy weight on Wednesday 13 March.
The ‘Making Healthy Weight Everyone’s Business’ event saw Local Government partners, including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool Councils, join forces with Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Public Health England and the Food Active partnership – a collaborative programme made up of Public Health Directors across the North West.
Filed under: CCG | healthy weight | Together a healthier future
Published on Thursday 14 March 2019 at 9:56 am
Advice for businesses has been issued by the Government in order to prepare for Brexit.
This includes planning for all different eventualities and scenarios.
Filed under: Brexit | business advice | Leaving the EU
Published on Wednesday 13 March 2019 at 2:30 pm
It only takes a few minutes to nominate the volunteers who selflessly give hours of their time to support others for a Community Volunteer Award – less time than it takes to drink a brew!
Filed under: Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards
Published on Wednesday 13 March 2019 at 2:14 pm
Shuttle Extra is back and for the first time it’s a 62-page magazine!
It’s packed full of news from right across the borough, features on key issues in Blackburn with Darwen and there’s not one, not two, but three different chances to win top prizes – including a six month gym pass and brand new iPad.
Published on Wednesday 13 March 2019 at 11:43 am
Join the country’s biggest-ever Spring clean and help make Blackburn with Darwen tidy.
The Great British Spring Clean takes place from 22 March – 23 April across the UK, organised by Keep Britain Tidy – and we need you to take action to improve the environment on your doorstep by joining the country’s biggest clean-up campaign.
Filed under: Councillor | Great British Spring Clean | Jim Smith | Keep Britain Tidy
Published on Tuesday 12 March 2019 at 3:24 pm
Inspired by International Women’s Day, 10 girls from across Blackburn with Darwen spent the weekend working together to explore issues around gender equality and women’s rights.
Filed under: International Women's Day | Young Peoples Service
Published on Tuesday 12 March 2019 at 12:11 pm
Longshaw Nursery School has undergone a dramatic turnaround to be rated ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted report.
Filed under: Councillor | Good | Longshaw Nursery School | Maureen Bateson | OFSTED
Published on Tuesday 12 March 2019 at 8:53 am
Featuring: Funding to reduce poverty in the developing world, Grant programme to support rural communities, Let Teachers SHINE competition, Funding to tackle problems within families, Field Studies Bursary Fund, Equipment grants for youth clubs, Challenge fund for Healthcare technologies and Funding for digital learning.
Published on Monday 11 March 2019 at 2:31 pm
One of the toughest race competitions in the World – Ironman UK – is coming to Darwen after deciding a new route for its gruelling 112 mile bike course.
Published on Friday 8 March 2019 at 1:51 pm
Help to shape the future of development in Blackburn with Darwen by giving your views on the Local Plan Review.
Filed under: Consultation | Councillor | Local Plan | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 8 March 2019 at 9:00 am
Barbara Castle’s memory is in the spotlight today on International Women’s Day as her inspirational messages and achievements continue to be promoted around Blackburn and Darwen.
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019 at 5:00 pm
Nine people from across Blackburn with Darwen have been ordered to pay almost £8,000 in fines and court costs over dumped waste in their gardens.
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019 at 2:03 pm
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week the Council is launching its new 2019 jobs scheme.
We are looking to recruit up to 40 new apprentices this year as part of the Council’s ongoing scheme which has been running since 2011.
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019 at 2:02 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is continuing its backing for cervical cancer prevention by getting behind a new Public Health England campaign.
Filed under: cervical cancer | jackie floyd | PHE | screening
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019 at 12:50 pm
An exciting new digital programme for schools combining health apps with the national curriculum is being rolled out across Blackburn with Darwen after being successfully trialled in schools last year.
Published on Thursday 7 March 2019 at 11:57 am
There’s a real spirit of female empowerment across the borough this week as women and girls come together to mark International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March.
Filed under: International Women's Day
Published on Wednesday 6 March 2019 at 12:35 pm
A young peace activist and campaigner shared a message of hope and tolerance with pupils from eight Blackburn with Darwen secondary schools at the Schools Working Together conference last Friday (1 March).
Filed under: Schools and Education | Schools Working Together
Published on Wednesday 6 March 2019 at 10:45 am
Pleckgate High School is celebrating an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report – sweeping the board in all four categories.
Published on Tuesday 5 March 2019 at 2:45 pm
Featuring: New funding for urban parks and green spaces, funding for projects that address the development needs of young children; Homes in Community Hands; grants for local community projects and funding for breakfast clubs.
Published on Tuesday 5 March 2019 at 10:57 am
Nominate your local heroes for the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards
It’s time to show local heroes some love as Blackburn with Darwen’s Community Volunteer Awards open for nominations.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards | Euro Garages
Published on Friday 1 March 2019 at 3:52 pm
People who use a postal vote in elections are being asked to check their details to make sure they are up to date.
Filed under: election | postal vote | signature
Published on Friday 1 March 2019 at 3:37 pm
The Energy Zone is holding some fun family events in the run-up to Easter.
Join the Great Big Pancake Party onTuesday 5 March from 3 to 5pm, where you are invited to visit for a chat, a brew and a pancake.
Published on Friday 1 March 2019 at 2:05 pm
Barbara Castle’s memory will be a key focus in Blackburn with Darwen’s build up to International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March .
Published on Friday 1 March 2019 at 11:06 am
Dozens of people flocked to a special event to find out more about health and care services available in their area.
Published on Friday 1 March 2019 at 10:07 am
Transport for the North is launching its plans for £70 billion investment in the north.
The investment in transport across the area aims to unlock economic growth across the north including Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | information event | investment | Transport for the North
