Published on Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 7:54 pm
A Planning Inspector has dismissed an appeal for land in Darwen to be used as a Gypsy caravan site.
Published on Thursday 25 September 2025 at 11:15 am
Lancashire’s councils are calling on residents, businesses and community organisations to have their say to help shape the future of local government in the county.
Published on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 9:13 am
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has pledged to help a young Great Britain Deaf Football player to reach her Deaflympics fundraising goal.
Filed under: community | Deaf Village | fundraising | sport
Published on Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 4:53 pm
A new website has been launched to help keep residents affected by the sinkhole in Darwen up to date.
Published on Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 2:11 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been announced as one of 43 places across England to benefit from the support of national and regional teams to work with local leaders and communities to further develop neighbourhood health services.
Filed under: Neighbourhood Health Services
Published on Monday 22 September 2025 at 5:42 pm
This year’s Blackburn’s Inspiring event took place at Blackburn Leisure Centre on Thursday the 18th of September.
Filed under: Career | career advice | careers | Careers and jobs | Careers Fair
Published on Sunday 21 September 2025 at 12:30 pm
A major incident that was declared in Darwen following the appearance of a sinkhole has now been stood down.
Published on Friday 19 September 2025 at 3:51 pm
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery has officially unveiled its brand-new exhibition – the most ambitious one ever staged in its glorious 150-year history.
Published on Friday 19 September 2025 at 12:54 pm
An artist’s impression has been revealed showing how an empty building could be transformed into a multi-million-pound post 16 Special Educational Needs centre in Blackburn town centre.
Published on Friday 19 September 2025 at 12:12 pm
Plans for the second phase of a transformational housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn have been approved.
Published on Friday 19 September 2025 at 9:30 am
A senior regional Public Health figure visited Blackburn with Darwen this week to hear about the work of the Council and Public Health team to protect, improve and save lives in the borough.
Filed under: Director of Public Health | public health
Published on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 5:00 pm
The Council is aware of rumours circulating about the future use of the former public house in Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Facts | misinformation
Published on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 3:23 pm
Striking artwork is appearing in pubs and licensed premises across Blackburn with Darwen as part of a move to highlight the dangers of mixing alcohol and cocaine on a night out.
Filed under: alcohol | drug misuse | Lancashire Police | Spark
Published on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 10:50 am
Darwen Cricket Club has officially unveiled its impressive new all-weather facility – only the second of its kind in the whole country.
Published on Thursday 11 September 2025 at 1:52 pm
The finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards have been revealed following an incredible response of more than 1,200 nominations across eight award areas.
Filed under: Community CVA
Published on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 5:07 pm
Blackburn Museum is preparing to open the doors to its most ambitious exhibition ever this weekend – a landmark show filled with breathtaking artwork, exquisite, rare books, stunning manuscripts and beautiful ceramics.
Published on Friday 5 September 2025 at 8:39 am
The support offered to people at risk of gambling getting out of control is set to improve following the adoption of a new Gambling Harm Needs Assessment.
Filed under: addiction | Gambling Harms | Public Heath
