Monthly Archives: November 2020
Published on Monday 30 November 2020 at 2:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a national drive aimed at stopping online loan sharks.
Stop Loan Sharks Week 2020 runs from Monday, November 30 to Sunday, December 6 and will be used by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) to raise awareness of illegal money lending on the internet and warn of the dangers of online loan sharks.
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Published on Friday 27 November 2020 at 3:25 pm
As the whole of Lancashire reverts to Tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday 2 December, the government is issuing updated advice to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people.
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Published on Friday 27 November 2020 at 2:42 pm
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Darwen with a selection of brand new lights for 2020!
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Published on Friday 27 November 2020 at 1:17 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has praised a local NHS partner following its good inspection rating.
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Published on Friday 27 November 2020 at 9:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining forces with local and national organisations to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place today, Friday November 27.
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Published on Thursday 26 November 2020 at 4:50 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will receive a boost in funding to support domestic abuse services including a new programme to focus on young people.
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Published on Thursday 26 November 2020 at 12:45 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders have released a joint statement as the Government confirmed today that it will be imposing tier three restrictions on Blackburn with Darwen – as well as the whole of Lancashire – after the national lockdown ends.
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Published on Thursday 26 November 2020 at 9:38 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
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Published on Wednesday 25 November 2020 at 4:27 pm
The annual Hive Business Awards will be held virtually this week to celebrate the hard work and dedication that local businesses have put in during this challeging year.
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Published on Tuesday 24 November 2020 at 5:26 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has urged residents to continue to do their bit to get the virus under control as details of which tier Blackburn with Darwen will be in are due to be announced on Thursday.
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Published on Tuesday 24 November 2020 at 1:33 pm
A first aid tutor who’s dedicated her whole working life to helping others save lives is set to retire.
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Published on Monday 23 November 2020 at 5:33 pm
Christmas is set to come early for one small business in Blackburn with Darwen with more than £1k of free advertising up for grabs!
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Published on Monday 23 November 2020 at 6:59 am
A video has been produced to reassure Muslim families in Blackburn with Darwen that religious rituals are still being followed when someone passes away during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Published on Friday 20 November 2020 at 3:55 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council says he is pleased with government funding to help families struggling with food and bills this winter but warned government needed to do more to tackle poverty.
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Published on Friday 20 November 2020 at 3:40 pm
An application has been submitted to restore Darwen’s iconic Jubilee Tower.
The move comes following news that the Darwen Town Deal Board has secured vital funding to top up the £80,000 raised by Darwen Rotary through support from residents.
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Published on Thursday 19 November 2020 at 10:46 am
This year Blackburn Market will be bringing back their festive pop-up stalls selling unique gifts and stocking fillers.
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Published on Thursday 19 November 2020 at 10:21 am
The Council has issued a latest update on coronavirus testing in Blackburn with Darwen, as the Christmas opening times of our testing sites are announced.
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Published on Thursday 19 November 2020 at 9:33 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
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Published on Wednesday 18 November 2020 at 6:22 pm
Pedestrian crossings in Blackburn have been given a makeover to encourage more people to use them.
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Published on Wednesday 18 November 2020 at 12:55 pm
A specially commissioned book about Blackburn town centre will be brought to life this Christmas via an interactive trail for families.
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Published on Wednesday 18 November 2020 at 12:42 pm
A Blackburn-based business has been served a notice to improve after a visit from the Health and Safety Executive to check on its covid-19 controls.
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Published on Wednesday 18 November 2020 at 10:52 am
Blackburn with Darwen resident Peter Elliott, completed the annual highways survey and has won the Council prize draw for a £200 Ewood Bikes voucher.
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Published on Tuesday 17 November 2020 at 11:05 am
Staff across the Council came together to help deliver 1.3 million items of personal protective equipment (PPE) to care providers in Blackburn and Darwen ahead of the winter period.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2020 at 4:42 pm
The Council has opened the second Covid Discretionary Business Grant Programme for local businesses affected by the current lockdown.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2020 at 3:47 pm
The Blackburn school had a starring role on The Politics Show on BBC1 and Granada Reports highlighting its pioneering projects around children’s mental health.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2020 at 2:42 pm
A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £500 in court fines and charges for failing to remove rubbish from outside a rental property.
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Published on Monday 16 November 2020 at 10:02 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing an annual awareness event that promotes the benefit of self-care, taking place from today, Monday November 16.
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Published on Friday 13 November 2020 at 5:43 pm
A joint message from the Director of Public Health and Director of Children’s Services to out of school settings providers.
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Published on Friday 13 November 2020 at 11:14 am
Plans have been revealed for a ‘world class’ sporting facility in Darwen.
A planning application has been submitted by the community-led Junction 4 Skatepark that would see it transformed to create a striking new urban sports village.
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Published on Friday 13 November 2020 at 9:25 am
Schools throughout Blackburn with Darwen will be taking part in A Kindness Matters Super Learning Day today to mark National Kindness Day on November 13.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2020 at 11:30 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council (BwD) are on a mission to make walking and cycling the first choice and easiest choice of travel for short trips across the region.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2020 at 10:01 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
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Published on Thursday 12 November 2020 at 8:47 am
As Diwali approaches, our local Hindu community are advised to celebrate the festival at home this year.
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Published on Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 3:12 pm
Schools throughout Blackburn with Darwen will be taking part in A Kindness Matters Super Learning Day to mark National Kindness Day on November 13.
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Published on Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 2:22 pm
Following on from Youth Work Week 2020, young people across the borough are being celebrated this year more than ever before, for their resilience during the global pandemic.
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Published on Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 9:45 am
“We’re here to help” is the message from the council and its partners as part of a campaign to support the financial wellbeing of the borough’s residents during the current coronavirus lockdown.
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Published on Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 9:04 am
Today, the borough’s civic leaders will join the rest of the nation in commemorating Remembrance Day.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2020 at 5:00 pm
Blackburn Museum has a new Remembrance series for its YouTube channel.
The topic of Remembrance is often popular with schools and children at this time of year.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2020 at 3:43 pm
HM Revenue & Customs are alerting people to a new text scam targeting the public which says ‘due to the current COVID-19 pandemic you have a pending tax rebate’.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2020 at 3:21 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council staff have been awarded a certificate by the High Sheriff of Lancashire in recognition of their exceptional service to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Published on Tuesday 10 November 2020 at 9:24 am
Shop Darwen is a new initiative from Blackburn with Darwen Council that has been designed to help and support independent Darwen town centre businesses, during what is a very challenging time.
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Published on Monday 9 November 2020 at 4:23 pm
A Shisha bar in Blackburn was found to be breaking coronavirus regulations after police raided the premises.
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Published on Sunday 8 November 2020 at 1:10 pm
If you haven’t seen the stunning light projection show in the heart of Blackburn Town Centre yet – here’s a glimpse.
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Published on Saturday 7 November 2020 at 8:50 pm
Commemorative wreaths have been laid at Blackburn and Darwen’s Cenotaphs to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Following social distancing restrictions, Council Leader Cllr Mohammed Khan, Chief Executive Denise Park and Mayor Iftakar Hussain each laid wreaths in memory of those who sacrificed their lives.
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Published on Friday 6 November 2020 at 5:32 pm
A mum of two from Blackburn who fell ill with Covid-19 three weeks ago is sharing her diary of symptoms to appeal to everyone to take the virus seriously.
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Published on Friday 6 November 2020 at 2:24 pm
Two moving videos have been created to help commemorate Remembrance in Blackburn with Darwen.
Primary school children from St Antony’s, Blackburn can be seen in this video singing a moving performance ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 4:39 pm
New business closures and restrictions are being introduced by the Government from Thursday, November 5th as the country enters anther lockdown.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 4:02 pm
An array of 20 commemorative poppies have been laid across the borough to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 10:24 am
A war veteran from Darwen is urging everyone to continue to support the Poppy Appeal this year.
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Published on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 10:17 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
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