Where to get vaccinated over the New Year weekend
Published on Thursday 30 December 2021 at 11:59 am
Give your 2022 a boost! Get vaccinated over the New Year weekend.
Here’s where you can get your booster Covid vaccination in BwD.
Monthly Archives: December 2021
See the New Year in safely
Published on Thursday 30 December 2021 at 10:12 am
In the run-up to the New Year, many people across Lancashire plan to celebrate with friends and family.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus testing | COVID-19
Spotlight opportunity for local businesses to feature in our Shuttle magazine
Published on Wednesday 29 December 2021 at 5:18 pm
Do you run a café, shop, restaurant or local food business in Blackburn or Darwen?
If so, as part of the next printed Shuttle magazine we are looking to help our local businesses by shining a spotlight on them – showcasing what makes each business special.
Filed under: business | business support | businesses | magazine | Shuttle
The 39 places bidding to become a city for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Published on Wednesday 29 December 2021 at 3:45 pm
Blackburn is joined by the likes of Bournemouth, Reading, Doncaster and Wrexham who are also in the running for the accolade – which also includes British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the first time.
This week’s Coronavirus Column
Published on Thursday 23 December 2021 at 10:34 am
Dominic Harrison: Director of Public Health and Wellbeing; Blackburn with Darwen
I think that England will inevitably have to follow Wales, Scotland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Finland, Germany and many other European countries and bring in further control measures to contain the spread of Omicron shortly after Christmas.
How to get tested for Covid over Christmas & New Year
Published on Wednesday 22 December 2021 at 7:30 pm
Even over the festive bank holidays, Covid testing sites will remain open in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus testing | covid testing | COVID-19
BBC2 festive special sends message to pregnant women to get vaccinated
Published on Wednesday 22 December 2021 at 1:38 pm
A moving case study to be featured in an uplifting BBC2 Christmas special with Gareth Malone this Thursday will highlight the risks of pregnant women not getting vaccinated against Covid.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Gareth Malone | pregnancy | vaccination
Council Leader and Mayor share their Christmas messages
Published on Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 12:41 pm
As Christmas Day approaches, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan, CBE and Mayor, Cllr Derek Hardman are sending special Christmas wishes to all residents in the borough and beyond.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas greetings | Mayor of Blackburn
Tips for completing the Covid contact tracing online form
Published on Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 8:53 am
Anyone who tests positive for Covid is asked to provide details of their recent contacts.
As Omicron cases rise across the UK, we’re advising Blackburn with Darwen residents who become infected to complete their contact tracing online as soon as they can after getting a positive result.
Filed under: contact tracing | coronavirus | COVID-19
Christmas and New Year 2021 opening times for Council buildings
Published on Monday 20 December 2021 at 3:48 pm
These are the opening times for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buildings over the Christmas period.
Filed under: Christmas | closing | Council buildings | New Year | Opening
City status conversation as Council Leader receives CBE
Published on Monday 20 December 2021 at 11:25 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan has received his CBE at Windsor Castle from Prince William.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to #BackingBlackburnPhotography
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 5:38 pm
Almost 600 images were shared with us using the #BackingBlackburnPhotography, showing huge support across the borough for Blackburn’s City Bid!
Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders respond to local authority funding announcement
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 4:52 pm
Today the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for next year and Council leaders here have reacted to the news.
Wainwright Bridge makeover timelapse film
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 4:19 pm
We know how much our residents love football and their home team, and we’re proud of our borough’s newest focal point – Wainwright Bridge adorned in the club’s famous blue and white colours.
Government confirms £25m deal for Darwen!
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 1:44 pm
The Darwen Town Deal Board is celebrating after the Government confirmed it’s officially signed off on £25m of funding for the town – the maximum amount available.
Running stories: Christine Warrington
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 1:42 pm
Running Mayor for Blackburn and Darwen, Andrew Gardner, is man on a mission to get more of us into our trainers and out of the house making running part of our wellbeing self-care:
“Running is for anyone – that’s one of the reason’s it’s so great is that you literally go at your own pace, and whatever ability level you’re at is fine as you get started.”
Filed under: case study | fundraising | running mayor | running stories
BBC Christmas special celebrates Blackburn’s community spirit
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 10:14 am
Blackburn’s resilience and community spirit will be celebrated next week in a festive BBC2 special on Thursday 23 December with celebrity choirmaster Gareth Malone.
Filed under: BBC | coronavirus | COVID-19 | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS trust | Gareth Malone | NHS
Christmas kindness for care leavers in BwD
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 8:03 am
Almost £3,000 was raised to create individual gift bags for care leavers this month.
Thanks to Blackburn with Darwen Council Highways team, working with Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) and local suppliers, 98 care leavers will be presented with individual gift boxes this Christmas.
Free transport help on offer to get people to their vaccinations
Published on Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:55 pm
Free transport is now available in Blackburn and Darwen if you need help to get to your Covid vaccination appointment.
Filed under: bus | City Private Hire | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Free transport | Taxi | Vaccinations
Prof Dominic Harrison’s column: The rise of Omicron
Published on Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:29 pm
Covid Omicron cases across Lancashire continue to rise, adding to the existing rising case rate of the Covid Delta variant.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Dominic Harrison | Omicron | Plan B | Professor Dominic Harrison
Second dose appointments to open for 12 to 15 year olds
Published on Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:20 pm
The Government has announced that 12 to 15 year olds will be able to get their second Covid vaccine dose from Monday, December 20th.
Filed under: 12 to 15 year olds | covid | Omicron | second vaccine | vaccination
£250m ‘Blueprint’ for Blackburn Town Centre
Published on Thursday 16 December 2021 at 9:50 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has published its £250m concept masterplan for Blackburn town centre, including the former Thwaites brewery site, as part of the Council’s draft Local Plan proposals, which will help shape development for the next 10 years and beyond.
Five residents prosecuted for waste offences
Published on Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 6:08 pm
Five residents in Blackburn with Darwen have been fined and prosecuted after failing to dispose of their waste properly.
Community centre volunteers celebrate 10 years
Published on Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 5:24 pm
Accrington Road community centre volunteers held a 10 year celebration event this weekend.
The event celebrated the successes achieved by the volunteers over 10 years and was held on the 11th of December.
Don’t leave it too late to order your repeat prescriptions
Published on Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 3:20 pm
Christmas is just around the corner and people who are living with a long-term health condition such as asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease are being reminded not to leave it too late to order their repeat prescriptions.
Plan B measures explained
Published on Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 1:27 pm
As parliament agreed various Plan B measures last night, here’s a round-up of the current Covid rules and advice across England.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Omicron | Plan B
‘Try a Bike’ sessions for Darwen
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 5:11 pm
Residents are invited to join the re:fresh team for free ‘Try a Bike’ sessions Wednesday morning in Darwen town centre.
Pioneers of Madchester, Happy Mondays, head to Blackburn
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 1:43 pm
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 23-date UK tour for next October and November and tickets are already selling fast.
Rovers launch festive fundraiser
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 1:08 pm
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is supporting the local community this Christmas with a festive fundraising appeal.
Filed under: appeal | Blackburn Rovers | Christmas food | Councillor | Festive food box | fundraiser | Julie Gunn
Blackburn 10k runners celebrate
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 1:02 pm
The Blackburn 10k returned on Sunday morning with hundreds of runners taking part in the local fundraiser.
Staying safe on the road over 65
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 11:33 am
Older drivers – over 65 – have been on the roads usually for 40 or more years.
New lease of life plans for Griffin Lodge with proposals for health hub
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 11:03 am
Proposals to restore and extend Blackburn’s historic Griffin Lodge as a health and wellbeing centre for local people have been submitted to planners at the Council.
Filed under: Councillor | Griffin Lodge | health hub | NHS | Phil Riley | wellbeing
More funding to support unemployed people back into work
Published on Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 10:45 am
The More Positive Together project has received a funding boost from the European Social Fund to help local unemployed people into work.
Filed under: employment | ESL | European Social Fund | funding | More Positive Together | MPT | unemployment
Booster vaccine booking to open for everyone over 18
Published on Monday 13 December 2021 at 3:50 pm
People aged 18 and over will be able to book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.
Filed under: Booster vaccine | Christmas | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Government | over 18
Finding time for running – BwD Running Mayor advice
Published on Monday 13 December 2021 at 12:56 pm
Running Mayor for Blackburn with Darwen, Andrew Gardner has some words of wisdom for residents about how to make room for running to boost your wellbeing.
UKHSA publishes Omicron data for England local authorities
Published on Friday 10 December 2021 at 5:31 pm
As the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) publishes data by local authorities in England for confirmed and probable case of the Omicron variant of Covid, Blackburn with Darwen has one confirmed and five probable cases.
Back of the net! Blackburn Rovers are right behind the town’s bid for City status
Published on Friday 10 December 2021 at 10:14 am
Blackburn Rovers Football Club have announced their support for the town to be crowned a city.
Blackburn submits bid for city status in Platinum Jubilee competition
Published on Friday 10 December 2021 at 9:27 am
Blackburn, Lancashire: A City of Our Own Making
Blackburn’s bid for City Status has been formally submitted by the Council – in the very same year the town celebrates its magnificent King George’s Hall 100th anniversary.
This week’s Coronavirus Column
Published on Friday 10 December 2021 at 9:20 am
Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing for Blackburn with Darwen:
Omicron surge: Get vaccinated now
The government had no choice but to move to Plan B this week.
Local shows to go ahead following Plan B
Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 4:26 pm
Local entertainment venues King George’s Hall in Blackburn and Darwen Library Theatre have confirmed all their shows will go ahead as planned.
Filed under: Covid Pass | Darwen Library Theatre | face coverings | King George's Hall | Plan B
World-leading wallpaper manufacturer Graham & Brown boss backs Blackburn’s bid for city status
Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 2:30 pm
Blackburn has submitted its bid for City Status.
The bid has had an incredible response and backing from all walks of life – and what has shone through are some incredible stories and passion for the town.
Blackburn is growing places
Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 1:03 pm
Blackburn has been crowned a blooming lovely place once again in the Britain in Bloom North West.
Sign up on the day for Blackburn 10k
Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 12:15 pm
The Blackburn 10k is this Sunday morning – and you can still sign up to take part!
Local leaders react to Covid Plan B announcement
Published on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 8:07 pm
Following the government’s decision to trigger additional Plan B measures, Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Leader and Director of Public Health are urging residents to observe the new rules.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Omicron | Plan B
Boost for local mental health and wellbeing services
Published on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 2:29 pm
Three new mental health projects centred around people aged 12-35 have launched in Blackburn with Darwen to promote better mental health within the local community.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | grant | mental health
Booster vaccine booking now open for people over 40
Published on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 12:13 pm
People aged 40 and over and people in high risk groups can now book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.
Filed under: Covid booster vaccine | NHS | over 40
#TestAndGo to keep everyone safe this winter
Published on Tuesday 7 December 2021 at 11:55 am
Residents are being reminded to use lateral flow tests to help keep Blackburn with Darwen’s Covid case rates under control this winter.
Filed under: #TestAndGo | coronavirus | coronavirus testing | covid testing | COVID-19 | Lateral Flow Testing | rapid testing
Why I’m backing Blackburn’s Bid for City Status: A look back over the decades with BBC presenter Gerald Jackson
Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 3:43 pm
BBC radio presenter and Blackburn resident Gerald Jackson, who has a 50 year association with BBC Radio Lancashire, has shared his memories of the town and outlined why he’s backing Blackburn’s bid for City Status.
Beware of scammers offering fake Omicron variant tests
Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 12:54 pm
Don’t fall prey to scammers posting on social media to offer tests for the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Omicron | scams
Children visit Jubilee Square to #BeMoreBarbara
Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 11:48 am
Children at schools across Blackburn with Darwen are taking part in a ‘passport’ project to learn more about what renowned local MP Barbara Castle achieved during her lifetime.