Plans for new Skills and Cyber Campus in Blackburn revealed
Published on Friday 28 June 2024 at 1:24 pm
New plans have been revealed for a Skills and Cyber Campus of national significance in Blackburn.
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Enjoy food, glorious food at the award-winning National Festival of Making in Blackburn!
Published on Thursday 27 June 2024 at 12:12 pm
With so much to see and do at the National Festival of Making, you’re sure to work up an appetite.
New live gigs sure to be a ‘hit’ at the National Festival of Making!
Published on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 4:20 pm
If you’re looking for something good to do over the weekend of July and 6th and 7th, this will be music to your ears!
Get ready for blast off – our guide to family fun at the National Festival of Making!
Published on Tuesday 25 June 2024 at 10:52 am
Looking for fun for all the family? Look no further than the National Festival of Making!
Make your plans – Blackburn’s biggest event of the year is back and not to be missed!
Published on Monday 24 June 2024 at 10:08 am
There’s less than two weeks to go until the National Festival of Making returns and takes over Blackburn town centre.
Everything you need to know about Shared Lives – watch our new videos
Published on Friday 21 June 2024 at 1:43 pm
Have you ever wondered what exactly the Shared Lives scheme is?
We’ve put together three handy short videos to explain everything about the programme – and to introduce you to some of our fantastic Shared Lives carers and service users.
Filed under: Adults and Health | campaign | carers | contact | Mark Warren | service users | Shared Lives | Shared Lives Week | video
Can you make a difference on Clean Air Day?
Published on Thursday 20 June 2024 at 8:56 am
Clean Air Day is today – Thursday 20 June – and is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | air pollution | Clean Air Day 2024 | environment | mental health | physical health | public health | schools
‘Mini police’ programme for 180 primary school children comes to a close
Published on Wednesday 19 June 2024 at 2:59 pm
Pupils from 10 primary schools across Blackburn with Darwen have had experience in various police matters as part of a pilot launched by Lancashire Police with the help of the council.
Council issues warning over illegal fly-posting and graffiti in the lead-up to the upcoming General Election
Published on Friday 14 June 2024 at 10:56 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has issued a stern warning after reports of illegal graffiti and fly-posting of political messaging on Council street furniture.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Darwen
Nominations open for 2024 Community Volunteer Awards
Published on Friday 14 June 2024 at 10:32 am
Know a fantastic volunteer who deserves recognition for the selfless work they do? Nominate them in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | volunteering | Volunteers
Arts and culture celebration in BwD for Refugee Week
Published on Friday 14 June 2024 at 9:10 am
Refugee Week is nearly here in Blackburn with Darwen with a fantastic programme of arts, culture and food.
Filed under: arts | Blackburn Library | Blackburn Museum | Culture | Mark Warren | Refugee Week
Happy 150th birthday Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery!
Published on Thursday 13 June 2024 at 5:15 pm
The history books describe the laying of the cornerstone for Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery as a grand affair filled with ‘pride and pomp.’
Celebrating 150 years of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Published on Friday 7 June 2024 at 4:18 pm
As Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery celebrates its 150th anniversary, we take a look at how the magnificent wrought iron gates came to open for the very first time on June 11th 1874.
Meet Richard – Blackburn museum’s oldest and longest-serving volunteer
Published on Friday 7 June 2024 at 4:16 pm
With his 90th birthday just around the corner, Richard Croasdale is Blackburn Museum’s oldest and longest-serving volunteer.
Spend a penny at Blackburn Market’s new facilities!
Published on Friday 7 June 2024 at 10:47 am
Blackburn Market has recently had its facilities refurbished to a high standard for all who visit.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Darwen Market | market | Markets
Have your say now on new funding for Darwen
Published on Thursday 6 June 2024 at 10:25 am
Take part in our new short survey and help shape the future of Darwen!
80th Anniversary of D-Day to be marked in Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Monday 3 June 2024 at 1:05 pm
On Thursday 6 June, two events will be held in the borough to signify 80 years since D-Day.