Published on Wednesday 31 July 2019 at 11:38 am
For some it would be a hair-raising experience, but Becky Barton and her daughter Katy Barton, both from Darwen, are not daunted at the prospect of losing their hair to raise funds for charity.
Published on Thursday 25 July 2019 at 2:45 pm
Organisers of Blackburn in Bloom are keeping their green fingers crossed that they have impressed judges enough to scoop a fourth gold in the Britain In Bloom horticultural competition.
Published on Thursday 25 July 2019 at 10:43 am
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is playing host to an exciting new course designed to help Blackburn with Darwen residents make a difference to where they live.
Filed under: community | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2019 at 4:50 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2019 at 10:04 am
More electric car chargers have been introduced across Council car parks in the borough.
People with electric or hybrid vehicles can now charge up in five different car parks in Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: car parks | climate change | Councillor | electric car chargers | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 19 July 2019 at 4:21 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Friday 19 July 2019 at 11:39 am
A new team of community development workers is setting out to help make Blackburn with Darwen a stronger borough.
Filed under: community | Integration | Neighbourhoods | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Friday 19 July 2019 at 10:32 am
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | mygp
Published on Thursday 18 July 2019 at 4:12 pm
Pupils from a number of Blackburn with Darwen schools have been celebrating taking part in a project that has brought them together to think about their identity and learn about one another’s culture.
Filed under: children | Integration | Our Community Our Future | Schools and Education | Schools Linking
Published on Thursday 18 July 2019 at 10:46 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is part of a North West consortium who will share £9m for action research on health inequalities, it has been announced.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | health | research
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2019 at 2:34 pm
It’s time to clear out your attic and empty your cupboards!
Dickinson’s Real Deal is heading to Blackburn and the hit ITV show is looking for people to cash in their antiques and valuables.
Published on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 2:40 pm
Come along and join in with six weeks of summer fun for all the family at our markets in Blackburn and Darwen.
Published on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 1:50 pm
Celebrate National Picnic Month by taking part in a free community trip – a walk along the canal followed by a picnic, with free transport provided on Tuesday, 30 July.
Published on Monday 15 July 2019 at 2:04 pm
Blackburn’s Brian Fogarty was crowned Ironman victor in yesterday’s ultra-triathlon – which came through Darwen this year.
Published on Monday 15 July 2019 at 11:10 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has responded to the fantastic news that children in the borough will get support for mental health concerns in schools as part of an NHS Trailblazer programme.
Filed under: children | Maureen Bateson | mental health | support
Published on Thursday 11 July 2019 at 3:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has today congratulated the authority’s previous Chief Executive on his appointment as East Lancashire Hospital’s Trust’s newest Associate Non-Executive Director.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 10:56 am
Signing up to online Council Tax services has certainly paid off for one lucky Blackburn with Darwen resident after he won a brand new iPad!
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 9:26 am
More than two thousand competitors are gearing up for this weekend’s gruelling Ironman – swim, cycle and running race – but what are the practicalities for residents and businesses?
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen and Rural | Ironman | Mohammed Khan | road closures
Published on Tuesday 9 July 2019 at 4:18 pm
A MAYOR has today launched an appeal for information regarding the theft of his charity gin from a Blackburn bar.
Published on Monday 8 July 2019 at 9:23 am
Victims of the Srebrenica genocide will be remembered at a special service hosted by Blackburn Cathedral on Thursday 11 July.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | memorial | Srebrenica genocide
Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 11:58 am
New work to improve cervical cancer screening rates in the north of Blackburn with Darwen is already proving a success.
Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 10:36 am
Home is where the heart is and that’s certainly true for former England International distance runner Matt Wood.
Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 10:17 am
SOME of the world’s most influential bands and artists of the 20th century to have ever played at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall – right from the Beatles to Bowie – will be celebrated in a permanent feature thanks to an exciting new public art commission.
Published on Friday 5 July 2019 at 9:40 am
A programme to empower under 16s to work with others on projects to improve their neighbourhoods has launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Blackburn Youth Zone | Our Community Our Future | social integration | young people
Published on Thursday 4 July 2019 at 3:50 pm
Residents and landlords who caused a ‘stink’ by leaving rubbish to pile up outside their properties in Blackburn with Darwen have been ordered to pay more than £2,000 in court fines and charges.
Filed under: Cllr Jim Smith | environment | waste
Published on Thursday 4 July 2019 at 12:05 pm
A new campaign has been launched to inspire parents to boost their child’s language and learning.
Filed under: campaign | Councillor | Department for Education | Hungry Little Minds | Maureen Bateson
Published on Thursday 4 July 2019 at 10:55 am
Re:fresh BwD will be running a free functional fitness MOT and advice session for the over 60s at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre on Thursday, 11 July 11 – 4pm.
Published on Wednesday 3 July 2019 at 10:23 am
This Computer Generated Image (CGI) shows a first glimpse of what the area will look like when the works are complete by April next year.
Published on Tuesday 2 July 2019 at 2:24 pm
A renewed appeal is being launched this week to highlight the issue of private fostering – a little known informal arrangement where a child lives with somebody else other than their parents or immediate family.
Published on Monday 1 July 2019 at 3:37 pm
Plans for an affordable modern ‘modular’ housing scheme have been given the go-ahead for the borough.
Filed under: Alaska Street | Blackburn | Councillor | modular homes | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 1 July 2019 at 11:25 am
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to speak out on key issues for the borough.
Filed under: community | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
