Published on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 4:15 pm
Britain’s best IRONMAN weekend is back in Bolton from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July and people are being encouraged to take part, support the athletes or simply turn up and enjoy the spectacle.
Published on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 12:11 pm
A new service supporting people who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction has been launched in the borough.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | addiction | Blackburn | Calico | Darwen | Director of Public Health | recovery | Spark | Treatment and Recovery
Published on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 9:08 am
At a civic reception for retiring Council Leader Mohammed Khan CBE, Blackburn with Darwen Council affirmed its commitment to moving forward and ‘thinking big’ on behalf of its diverse communities.
Filed under: Council Leader | councillors | leadership | partnership | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 29 June 2022 at 7:17 am
People in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to consider adopting children who have been waiting the longest.
Filed under: adoption | Adoption Now
Published on Thursday 23 June 2022 at 1:14 pm
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has written a message to everyone in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Leader | letter | Phil Riley | update
Published on Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 4:52 pm
The secret is out! Shh! Bar has been officially revealed as the new tenants of a restored Blackburn public house.
Published on Monday 20 June 2022 at 5:20 pm
Over 120 pupils took part in a unique opportunity to explore a ‘pilgrimage across four faiths’.
Filed under: faith | Faith groups | pilgrimage | Religious Education | schools | Schools and Education | Schools Working Together
Published on Monday 20 June 2022 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Adult Learning Team have a fantastic open day planned with fun for all the family this Saturday.
Published on Friday 17 June 2022 at 3:47 pm
On Monday Blackburn with Darwen will join many councils across the country in the annual raising of flags to show our support for our Armed Forces.
Filed under: Armed Forces | Armed Forces Day | Deputy mayor | mayor
Published on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 2:45 pm
Children from a Blackburn primary school have been presented with a Young Forestry Award and commemorative coins recognising their Jubilee tree planting efforts.
Filed under: climate change | environment | schools | tree planting
Published on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 2:32 pm
We are looking for super people to become part of our rewarding Shared Lives scheme.
Shared Lives is a care and support service which is for people aged 18 and over who want to live independently in their community, with the support of a family and community network.
Filed under: Councillor | Mustafa Desai | Shared Lives Scheme | Shared Lives Week
Published on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 10:08 am
Public health leaders in Blackburn with Darwen are reminding residents of the importance of Covid boosters while the NHS drive-through vaccination clinic is still in the borough.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | vaccination
Published on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 6:03 pm
It’s Men’s Health Week the week’s theme this year of the health and wellbeing benefits to getting a Man MOT.
Filed under: health and wellbeing | mens health
Published on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 1:06 pm
Former four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty was the guest of honour as Great Places’ Bowland House in Blackburn was officially unveiled.
Published on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 11:52 am
For Men’s Health Week, BwD Running Mayor Andrew Gardner shares how running has helped his health and wellbeing over the past few years, and why you might want to give it a try…
Andrew explains:
“Many moons ago when I was playing football in the Blackburn and Darwen combination league our old manager used to say:
When you move the ball, the picture changes.
Filed under: 5 ways to wellbeing | health and wellbeing | mens health | running mayor | wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 5:35 pm
Air pollution is an invisible enemy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fight it together.
#Airpollution dirties every organ in the body.
Filed under: air pollution | clean air day | environment | health and wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 12:25 pm
We’re so proud to welcome Blackburn’s first ever official Pride event on Saturday 18th June.
Don’t miss out on what will be a spectacular day of fun and celebrations.
Published on Friday 10 June 2022 at 12:56 pm
Who’s ready for National Festival of Making this weekend?
WHAT: National Festival of Making
WHEN: Sat 11th & Sun 12th June, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Blackburn Town Centre
Come and join us in a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 5:09 pm
More than £250,000 has been raised for Youth Zone Darwen – beating the fundraising target and making the much needed service a reality.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 12:00 pm
A Volunteer celebration was held at King George’s Hall to give thanks to all the unsung heroes in the borough who dedicate their lives to their communities.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 5:22 pm
Ahead of the National Festival of Making this weekend, there will be some road closures and diversions across Blackburn Town Centre.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 4:46 pm
Your health, your climate, your pocket and your community are all better by bike. You can take part in national Bike Week from 6-12 June 2022.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 2:46 pm
Darwen Town Hall is now open as usual after the reception was flooded over Bank Holiday weekend.
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 5:54 pm
Over the bank holiday weekend Darwen Town Hall reception was flooded and repair works will need to be undertaken.
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 2:50 pm
Coun Zamir Khan has been named in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2022.
The Labour ward councillor for Blackburn Central ward has received an MBE for his services to Blackburn Muslim Burial Society and to the wider community, particularly during the Covid pandemic.
Filed under: community | councillors | Honours
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 1:52 pm
This year, Child Safety Week runs from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th June, with the theme ‘safety in mind’.
Filed under: child safety | wellbeing
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 7:54 am
Today is the launch of the Community Volunteer Awards 2022 to celebrate the amazing people and groups who make a big difference in our borough.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | Garth Hodgkinson | Mohammed Sidat MBE | nominations | Phil Riley | Volunteers
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 5:12 pm
Blackburn is now home to an iconic new mural of Liam Gallagher.
The giant image of the singing superstar is based on a photograph taken back stage at his recent intimate gig here.
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 5:02 pm
We know how excited everyone is to get partying this Jubilee Weekend!
Whether you’re attending one of the many events organised across the borough (check out our ‘what’s on’ guide) or have your own street-party planned, it’s sure to be a fun one in Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 1:32 pm
The borough’s all set for a royal weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and you’re all invited to join in!
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 12:58 pm
As Volunteers’ Week starts today, we’re saying a huge thank you to all the people in Blackburn with Darwen who give their time freely to help out others.
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 12:10 pm
Following the Government’s announcement last week that it will provide a package of extra measures to support people around the cost of living crisis, the Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has provided an update.
