Published on Tuesday 30 November 2021 at 10:46 am
Every day 123 foster families from across Blackburn with Darwen are giving 246 fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home and this commitment has been ongoing throughout the pandemic.
Filed under: foster care | Foster carers | fostering | Let's Foster
Published on Monday 29 November 2021 at 4:56 pm
As a new Covid variant has been detected in parts of England and Scotland, the government is issuing new advice to control its spread, and some new restrictions are coming into force.
Filed under: coronavirus | Covid variant | COVID-19 | Omicron
Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 6:07 pm
Support for Blackburn’s City Bid has grown rapidly since the announcement that the town was applying for city status.
Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 2:55 pm
The Government has brought in new UK-wide measures to protect poultry and captive birds against Avian Flu – and people are being warned not to touch or pick up birds.
Filed under: Avian Flu
Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas has been appointed as patron of Blackburn with Darwen Children and Young People’s Library Service.
Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 11:58 am
Join the Blackburn with Darwen re:fresh team for a free, fun, festive story walk called The Lost Post – a Christmas trail.
Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 10:32 am
To deliver on objectives identified within the Government published ‘Bus Back Better’ strategy, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are presently working with bus operators to enter into an Enhanced Partnership (EP).
Published on Thursday 25 November 2021 at 12:08 pm
This week, new research is providing stark evidence of the higher relative risks of hospitalisation and death from Covid among the non-vaccinated, particularly the over 60s.
Published on Thursday 25 November 2021 at 10:46 am
Popular choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone will be appearing as a very special guest at Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event this Saturday, November 27.
Published on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 4:45 pm
Thousands of Darreners flocked to Darwen Market Square, to see the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch on event and Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets on Saturday 20th November.
Published on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 1:37 pm
Young people aged 16 and 17 are now able to have their second Covid vaccination.
Many people in this age group have already had their first dose of the vaccine since the summer – so if it has been at least 12 weeks since your first vaccine, you can book your second one.
Filed under: 16 and 17 year olds | covid | second dose | vaccine
Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 3:26 pm
Parents and carers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to act when they receive an invitation from school or their GP about their child’s free flu vaccination.
Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm
People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Filed under: Booster vaccine | Councillor | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Mohammed Khan | over 40s
Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 10:11 am
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) has been announced as the headline sponsor for this year’s Blackburn 10k.
Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 5:55 pm
Blackburn born George Dewhurst fought for reform and workers’ rights all his life, it is due to his passionate campaigning that he is being remembered on November 20th.
Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 4:25 pm
It’s #roadsafetyweek and the new traffic offences enforcement camera, funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership, live since Monday October 18, has already started detecting an alarming number of motoring offences in Blackburn.
Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 3:32 pm
It is often forgotten that Lakeland legend, Alfred Wainwright, lived the first 34 years of his life in Blackburn and actually gave more than 20 years of service working at Blackburn Town Hall.
Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 1:44 pm
The rooftops of Blackburn have been given a monster makeover ahead of an action-packed Christmas programme.
Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 8:57 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being urged to boost their immunity and build another wall of defence against Covid and seasonal flu this winter.
Filed under: Councillor | Covid booster vaccine | Damian Talbot | flu vaccine | NHS | protection | Winter
Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 4:30 pm
A lifeguard turned author from Darwen is using his Stuart the Wrestling Seal character to teach children about perseverance, resilience and being yourself.
Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 3:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council have compiled a joint Lancashire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) 2021 – 2027, which has been subject to consultation with flood risk management authorities, wider partners and with members of the public.
Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 3:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to stay flood aware as winter approaches.
A page on the Council’s website provides information on flooding emergencies including different types of flood warnings, what to do to prepare yourself and your family from floods and what to do when flooding happens.
Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 8:49 am
While Blackburn with Darwen occupies a spot in the bottom 12% of England’s Covid case rates ‘league table’, local leaders are encouraging everyone to do their bit to help keep the borough’s rates low and ease pressure on local NHS services.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | education | face coverings
Published on Tuesday 16 November 2021 at 10:11 pm
This week is Interfaith Week, which focuses on fostering a better understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs, and recognising the contributions of everyone to our communities.
Filed under: ESOL | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Monday 15 November 2021 at 2:18 pm
People gathered from across the borough to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in conflicts at Remembrance Services.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | Remembrance services | Remembrance Sunday | Royal British Legion | wreath
Published on Friday 12 November 2021 at 2:51 pm
Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 light switch on!
Published on Friday 12 November 2021 at 9:00 am
Services of remembrance commemorating those who have served their country in wars past and present will be held across the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | commemoration | Darwen Market Square | parade | remembrance
Published on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 1:40 pm
The annual Road Safety Week begins on Monday encouraging everyone to speak up about road safety to ensure safe and healthy journeys for all.
Published on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 1:00 pm
Published on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 11:55 am
In the latest episode of Tales from the Collection, Remembrance Day is in mind as we uncover stories from WWI.
Published on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 9:41 am
While Covid case rates in Blackburn with Darwen remain lower than the national average, the numbers of people needing hospital treatment for their symptoms is increasing – particularly among people who are not fully vaccinated.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | ELHT | vaccination
Published on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 9:02 am
I think we may all need to start wearing facemasks again very soon in schools and enclosed public spaces.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Dominic Harrison | NHS Blackburn with Darwen | Winter
Published on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 5:31 pm
The leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, and Chief Executive Denise Park visited the pop-up unit in The Mall in Blackburn to give their backing to the Poppy Appeal.
Filed under: Chief Executive Denise Park | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Poppy Appeal | remembrance | Royal British Legion | The Mall
Published on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 4:32 pm
As part of the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year, a competition has been launched to grant city status to towns in the UK.
Published on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 1:01 pm
A BLACKBURN home shaped by designer Wayne Hemingway’s team is being given away in a prize draw to raise funds for a Lancashire children’s charity.
Published on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 10:36 am
The promoter is: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
By submitting to this competition and using the #BackingBlackburnPhotography hashtag, an entrant is indicating their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Published on Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 4:13 pm
A devastated joiner has appealed for help to find his work van and tools after they were stolen over the weekend – some of the tools date back over 50 years and have an irreplaceable sentimental value.
Published on Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 2:40 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison is urging eligible people to get their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Filed under: Booster | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | vaccination
Published on Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 1:41 pm
You’re invited to register for a place at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Sports Council.
Published on Friday 5 November 2021 at 9:26 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is today (Friday, November 5) announcing its intention to bid for City Status as part of a nation competition to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 3:05 pm
Pupils from St James Primary School, Lower Darwen enjoyed the opportunity to be the first children to walk and cycle on the new link road Issa Way before it is opened to traffic.
Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:45 pm
Community champions from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned in a ceremony at the 2021 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.
Filed under: awards | Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | Denise Park | Garth Hodgkinson | King George's Hall | Mohammed Khan | Volunteers
Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:29 pm
Top tips for having fun and staying safe this bonfire night.
Whilst most people enjoy fireworks responsibly, in the wrong or careless hands they can cause real misery.
Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:28 pm
A support group in Blackburn with Darwen set up to help people with Long Covid has hosted a discussion with the borough’s Strategic Director of Adults & Health.
Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 10:54 am
Today we share greetings to everyone celebrating Diwali.
Wishing you happy times with your loved ones during the festival of lights.
Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 9:51 am
In his Coronavirus column this week, Prof Dominic Harrison, our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, comments on Household Transmission, Self-isolation & Testing.
Published on Wednesday 3 November 2021 at 1:22 pm
Change to Traffic Management – Roman Road, Blackburn
As many people will have noticed, on Tuesday United Utilities (UU) changed the traffic management at Roman Road, Blackburn to multi way signals.
Published on Monday 1 November 2021 at 3:51 pm
Islamophobia Awareness Month takes place this November and aims to highlight the threat of Islamophobic hate crimes and showcase the positive contributions that British Muslims make to society.
Published on Monday 1 November 2021 at 2:54 pm
We asked BwD Running Mayor Andrew Gardner to tell us about the last six months promoting the health benefits of running in Blackburn and Darwen.
Published on Monday 1 November 2021 at 12:56 pm
After holding a successful event in 2019, RunThrough are excited to be bringing the Blackburn 10k back.
