Published on Friday 28 February 2025 at 1:06 pm
In a push to continue to try and reach out to older people living in Blackburn with Darwen an information event was held last week to help residents check if they are eligible for pension credit.
Filed under: Pension Credit
Published on Thursday 27 February 2025 at 4:43 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Phil Riley, has met with senior management from Northern to continue pressing for urgent improvements to train services across the borough.
Published on Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 4:50 pm
Following its launch over a year ago, a project that sees children walk or wheel to school has beaten ambitions set by the government.
Filed under: active travel | Living Streets | primary school | School | travel | Walking to school | WOW
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 11:33 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor is hosting two charity quiz nights and he’d love for you to join him!
Filed under: mayor | Mayor of Blackburn | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen | Mayor of Darwen
Published on Monday 24 February 2025 at 3:27 pm
With just two days left to nominate an inspirational woman in the International Women’s Day Be More Barbara ‘Roll of Honour’ today, we shine a spotlight on the ‘Future Stars’ category.
Filed under: International Women's Day | IWD
Published on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 5:34 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are feeling the benefits of extra financial support thanks to free help from Age UK – and you could be eligible too!
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Pension Credit
Published on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 3:54 pm
The percentage of five years olds in Blackburn with Darwen with tooth decay has fallen by 16% in six years.
Filed under: children | Oral Health | Oral Health Strategy | teeth
Published on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 9:37 am
For almost three decades, Chantana’s tailoring shop has been a quiet but vital part of Blackburn’s high street.
Filed under: Blackburn | Council Leader | councillor phil riley | small business
Published on Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 10:21 am
Hey there, sports enthusiasts and community champions!
As International Women’s Day 2025 approaches, we’re on a mission to shine a spotlight on the incredible women in sport who make Blackburn with Darwen proud.
Filed under: International Women's Day | IWD
Published on Friday 14 February 2025 at 4:39 pm
Thank you to every, single one of you who has so far nominated an inspirational woman from across borough – the response has been amazing and there’s still time left to nominate and get tickets for the celebration event!
Published on Friday 14 February 2025 at 1:27 pm
Please note that the car parks at Darwen Market will be closed for periods between Monday, February 24th and Friday, February 28th.
Published on Friday 14 February 2025 at 8:44 am
Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council are working together to celebrate and recognise the hard work, passion and dedication of the borough’s volunteers through the Community Volunteer Awards.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | volunteering
Published on Thursday 13 February 2025 at 12:12 pm
This half term is packed with thrilling activities for the whole family—whether you’re into arts, crafts, outdoor adventures, or simply having fun, there’s something for everyone!
Filed under: half term | Half Term Fun
Published on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 3:25 pm
Trading Standards raided two premises in a joint operation with Blackburn and Darwen Police recently, in a bid to tackle the sale of any illicit vapes in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor Jim Smith | illegal | Illicit | Jim Smith | Police | public protection | trading standards | vapes | video | youtube
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 3:57 pm
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is back for 2025, running from February 10th to 16th, and it’s set to be an exciting week-long celebration that brings together businesses, apprentices, and learners from all across the country.
Filed under: Apprentice | National Apprenticeship Week
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 1:21 pm
A Planning Inspector has upheld an enforcement notice that we served on the landowners at Hall Moss Farm – close to Whitehall Park.
Published on Friday 7 February 2025 at 2:12 pm
Blackburn with Darwen will celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a special evening event at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, March, 8 honouring the incredible women who make a difference in the borough.
Filed under: #BeMoreBarbara | Barbra Castle | International Women's Day
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 5:48 pm
Lancashire’s new combined county authority (CCA) has officially come into being.
The Statutory Instrument which enabled the formation of the new body passed through the final legislative process in Parliament late last week and has now been formerly signed by Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution.
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 11:35 am
Due to a reduction in air pollution, it’s been proposed that an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) in Blackburn South and Lower Darwen is no longer needed.
Filed under: air pollution | air quality | Air Quality Management Area | AQMA | Blackamoor | Blackburn | Consultation | council | Councillor Jim Smith | Have your say | Lower Darwen
Published on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 5:06 pm
A free family fun cyber day is taking place on Saturday, February 8, at Blackburn College with lots of cyber and digital activities in collaboration with local community groups IMO and OneVoice.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn College | cyber fest
Published on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 1:26 pm
A company has been appointed to undertake all necessary surveys on the popular park structure.
Back in March 2024 we told you that the Conservatory had been allocated almost £137,000 from the council and Historic England, through a ‘Repair to Heritage at Risk’.
Filed under: Buttress | conservatory | Corporation Park | Corporation Park Supporters Group | Councillor Jim Smith | Cycad | Historic England | Myerscough College
Published on Monday 3 February 2025 at 4:26 pm
Get ready for incredible bird’s eye views across Darwen and beyond!
For one month only, a giant wheel is coming to Darwen Market Square, giving you the chance to see Darwen and the surrounding countryside as you’ve never seen it before.
