Published on Friday 29 October 2021 at 3:02 pm
Following a visit from artist collective, “Eye of Newt” last Saturday, Blackburn Market is pleased to welcome them back with a miniature theatre production.
Published on Thursday 28 October 2021 at 10:37 am
Mohammed Khan CBE, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review.
Filed under: budget | leader's response
Published on Thursday 28 October 2021 at 10:07 am
Paul Fleming, Strategic Director of Resources at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has topped a list that celebrates technology and business leaders driving change at their organisations.
Published on Wednesday 27 October 2021 at 7:15 pm
An open invitation is being shared to a candle-lit peace vigil on Thursday 4 November to mark the start of the Knife Angel Lancashire education programme.
Filed under: community safety | Knife Angel | knife crime
Published on Wednesday 27 October 2021 at 3:07 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council, in partnership with Lancashire County Council, have jointly developed a Bus Service Improvement Plan for their areas.
Published on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 3:22 pm
Young people aged 12-15 in Blackburn with Darwen can now get their Covid-19 vaccine at vaccination sites in the borough with an appointment booked on the NHS National Booking Service.
Published on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 2:46 pm
King George’s Hall in Blackburn are delighted to welcome Direct from Dublin, the fantastic Stars from The Commitments.
Published on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 2:34 pm
BBC Archive recently published a film of Blackburn made in 1957 on a social media platform.
Published on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 12:47 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to refresh our Independent Remuneration Panel membership with immediate effect.
Published on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 11:18 am
Last week marked the beginning of birthday celebrations for Blackburn’s King George’s Hall, kicking off with a fun-filled centenary party and an exclusive concert from the prestigious Hallé Orchestra, who opened the venue exactly 100 years ago.
Published on Monday 25 October 2021 at 1:01 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Cllr Derek Hardman was joined by Mayoress, Colette Hardman, to officially open a unit dedicated to raising money for the 100th Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in The Mall Blackburn on Saturday 23rd October.
Published on Sunday 24 October 2021 at 2:40 pm
A new programme of support has launched to help Blackburn with Darwen residents comply with national guidance when they are told to self-isolate.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | self-isolation | Self-isolation pilot
Published on Thursday 21 October 2021 at 3:36 pm
Strange things are happening this half-term on Blackburn Market, as the Cabinet of Curiosities arrives.
Artist Collective “Eye of Newt” will bring their magical story-telling contraption to the market starting this Saturday 23rd October 2021.
Published on Thursday 21 October 2021 at 10:59 am
In his Coronavirus column this week, Prof Dominic Harrison, our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, comments on the government’s Plan B.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Professor Dominic Harrison
Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 5:10 pm
Click here to for all the updates on the #KGH100 celebrations!
Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 1:49 pm
Free school meal vouchers will be available for eligible Blackburn with Darwen children for the October half term.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Councillor | Darwen Market | free school meals | Government | half term | Help Hub | Julie Gunn | vouchers
Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 1:15 pm
Covid booster vaccinations for eligible people are starting to rollout across Blackburn with Darwen and the North West as the NHS prepares for Winter.
Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 12:32 pm
People in Blackburn are being invited to find out all about the process of modern adoption during National Adoption Week.
Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 12:29 pm
Do you know someone standing in the Wall of Shame?
This week the Council has launched a new initiative to tackle fly-tipping, and appeals to residents to share any home or dash-cam CCTV footage to help us catch those illegally dumping rubbish in our borough.
Published on Tuesday 19 October 2021 at 5:03 pm
We’d like to thank every single person who shared their incredible King George’s Hall memories as we approach the centenary celebrations this Thursday.
Published on Friday 15 October 2021 at 4:44 pm
Prof Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen, has confirmed his decision to retire from Blackburn with Darwen Council at the end of March 2022.
Published on Friday 15 October 2021 at 3:58 pm
Community organisations across the borough are joining forces next week to help people who struggle to get online to improve their skills and boost their confidence.
Filed under: digital skills | Get Online Week | Online
Published on Friday 15 October 2021 at 12:28 pm
A big careers fair for young people was back this week – with exciting new opportunities
The Blackburn is Hiring event returned this year with a new location and new opportunities in Blackburn, Darwen and beyond.
Filed under: Blackburn is Hiring | careers | Councillor | education | Ewood Park | Mohammed Khan | New Directions | training
Published on Friday 15 October 2021 at 11:57 am
A new traffic offences enforcement camera, funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership, goes live on Monday (October 18)
Following Government Home Office Type Approval (HOTA), and thanks to working in partnership with Lancashire Road Safety, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s highways team go live with the first red light enforcement camera (RLCs) in the county next week.
Published on Thursday 14 October 2021 at 12:20 pm
Listen as Cllr Damian Talbot appeals for your King George’s Hall memories, giving you the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime tickets to celebrations for Blackburn’s iconic venue – featuring popstar Grace Davies, comedian Tez Ilyas, weatherman Owain Wyn Evans and more.
Published on Thursday 14 October 2021 at 9:16 am
The Mayor & Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen joined over one hundred people with disabilities and their families at a ‘Sports for All’ festival held at Creative Football’s home, the 3G football pitch at Witton Park.
Published on Tuesday 12 October 2021 at 1:27 pm
A national report into the lessons learned during the Covid pandemic includes observations from Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19
Published on Tuesday 12 October 2021 at 11:23 am
Hundreds of you have already started to share your incredible memories of watching bands and artists at King George’s Hall as part of a once in a lifetime opportunity to win tickets to its VIP 100th birthday party
Some of the biggest artists across the planet have walked through the doors of King George’s Hall.
Published on Monday 11 October 2021 at 9:16 pm
As temperatures fall and the days get shorter, we’ll be spending more time indoors – to help keep Covid-19 under control, here’s some advice on keeping our homes well ventilated this winter.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Good ventilation
Published on Monday 11 October 2021 at 4:31 pm
Have you seen the incredible new statue of Baroness Barbara Castle?
Thank you to all those who attended the unveiling of the impressive statue on Saturday, created by sculptor Sam Holland.
Published on Monday 11 October 2021 at 12:58 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Deputy Youth MP Muhammed Bapu was name 1V Young Person of the Year at the One Voice Blackburn annual dinner and 1V Awards on Saturday night.
Filed under: One Voice Awards | One Voice Blackburn | Youth MP
Published on Friday 8 October 2021 at 10:34 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is getting behind a big local effort to protect people from flu this winter.
Filed under: CCG | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Dr David White | flu | NHS | Protect your Family | vaccination | Winter
Published on Friday 8 October 2021 at 10:00 am
Reacting to comments made in this Daily Mail article published on Wednesday 6 October 2021, Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Coun Mohammed Khan CBE said:
Tragically we have seen many of our communities lose loved ones during the pandemic, and for a national newspaper to suggest this is as a result of blanket non-compliance to Covid restrictions is disrespectful and unsubstantiated.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19
Published on Thursday 7 October 2021 at 1:20 pm
The Hallé Orchestra first opened Blackburn’s King George’s Hall – and they’ll return 100 years on to perform the same programme their musical peers did a century ago.
Published on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 4:12 pm
The Council have agreed to buy up a long term empty house on Whitehall Street, Darwen, to bring it back into use as much needed residential accommodation.
Published on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 9:50 am
Three residents and a landlord in Blackburn with Darwen have been fined and prosecuted after failing to dispose of their waste properly.
Filed under: environment | fly tipping | prosecutions | waste
Published on Tuesday 5 October 2021 at 12:22 pm
As parents/carers of 12-15 year olds are currently being asked for Covid vaccine consent, Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health is keen to reassure parents of the vaccine’s safety for this age group.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | vaccination | young people
Published on Monday 4 October 2021 at 5:26 pm
They have all appeared in a small Lancashire market town called Darwen in recent days!
Celebrities including DJ Goldie, British magician Dynamo, Happy Monday’s Bez, Shaun Ryder and singer Rowetta all visited Darwen last week to launch a premier exhibition of Italian sportswear brand – C.P.
Published on Monday 4 October 2021 at 4:22 pm
Exactly one month today, an imposing 27 foot tall sculpture will be unveiled in Blackburn as a Lancashire-wide knife crime education campaign begins.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Cathedral Square | community safety | Knife Angel | knife crime
Published on Monday 4 October 2021 at 9:09 am
A volunteer organisation that provides advice and support on issues related to death and bereavement for the Muslim community of Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen as the winner of a major local award.
Published on Friday 1 October 2021 at 12:23 pm
Data published by Public Health England has shown a steady reduction in smoking rates in Blackburn with Darwen since 2011.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | health | smoking | stoptober
Published on Friday 1 October 2021 at 11:07 am
Darwen is hosting what will be a weekend to remember packed with music, exhibitions and live talks.
