‘Tree-rific’ – scheme to plant 7,000 new trees hits halfway point!
Published on Friday 11 March 2022 at 5:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s bid to plant 7,000 new trees in the borough has hit the halfway point.
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Revealed: How £90m could be spent transforming Darwen
Published on Thursday 3 March 2022 at 9:56 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has published a new report outlining how £90m of investment could be spent transforming Darwen over the next five years.
‘Bloomin’ lovely’ Blackburn in running for top national award!
Published on Friday 25 February 2022 at 12:31 pm
Blackburn’s ‘going for gold’ after being announced as a finalist for the prestigious RHS Britain in Bloom national awards.
Have a ‘tree-mendous’ time this half-term at free planting sessions
Published on Friday 11 February 2022 at 5:09 pm
If you’re looking to keep your kiddies busy this February half-term we have just the thing – free tree planting sessions!
Darwen schoolchildren ‘branch out’ to help tackle climate change
Published on Wednesday 2 February 2022 at 10:40 am
Pupils at a Darwen primary school have helped plant more than 240 trees as part of a new scheme to create more woodland and help tackle climate change.
£250K fundraising drive for new Darwen youth zone
Published on Tuesday 18 January 2022 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a bid to raise £250,000 a year for a brand new ‘Youth Zone Darwen’ project.
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.
Boyband get ready to dazzle at Darwen Christmas lights switch-on
Published on Friday 12 November 2021 at 2:51 pm
Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 light switch on!
What do a James Bond villain, a famous magician, and an England International football player all have in common?
Published on Monday 4 October 2021 at 5:26 pm
They have all appeared in a small Lancashire market town called Darwen in recent days!
Celebrities including DJ Goldie, British magician Dynamo, Happy Monday’s Bez, Shaun Ryder and singer Rowetta all visited Darwen last week to launch a premier exhibition of Italian sportswear brand – C.P.
Book your tickets for the C.P. Company exhibition and events now!
Published on Thursday 30 September 2021 at 4:38 pm
We’re just one day away from the official launch of the prestigious CP Company CINQUANTA exhibition in Darwen – the only one of its kind to take place outside of a major city.
Iconic images and resident portraits on display across Blackburn and Darwen as part of British Textile Biennial
Published on Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 5:16 pm
Archive images and artefacts from C.P. Company will be on display in Darwen Library from 1-10 October to celebrate 50 years of the brand, alongside a series of photographic portraits featuring young men from Blackburn and Darwen.
England footballer Luke Shaw depicted in huge mural unveiled in Darwen
Published on Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 4:14 pm
The small Lancashire market town of Darwen woke up today to find a massive mural of England and Manchester United footballer Luke Shaw on the side of an iconic period building in its town centre.
Sunnyhurst Woods joins new national park as a special lyrical ‘hot spot’
Published on Friday 17 September 2021 at 10:35 am
The South Pennines Park was officially launched this month featuring specially written song lyrics in chosen areas – including Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Dave Smith | lyrics | South Pennines National Park | Sunnyhurst Woods
Free family fun this weekend in Darwen
Published on Thursday 9 September 2021 at 11:58 am
There is a fun filled weekend of events coming up in Darwen Market Square on Saturday 11th September.
It’s a deal! £25m town deal fund signals major investment for Darwen
Published on Thursday 15 July 2021 at 3:02 pm
Darwen Town Deal Board members are delighted to announce today that the town’s “once-in-a-lifetime” bid has been allocated the maximum amount of £25 million.
Restoration begins on the iconic Darwen Tower
Published on Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 10:28 am
Works are officially underway to restore and repair the landmark Darwen Tower, as part of the Darwen Town Deal.
Join in the fun this weekend and celebrate Darwen Day!
Published on Monday 28 June 2021 at 4:41 pm
Darwen Day will be celebrated in style this weekend as the annual event is hosted on Darwen Market Square on Saturday 3rd July.
Second Darwen rapid testing venue opens up
Published on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 10:03 am
A second Darwen venue offering residents access to rapid coronavirus tests has opened up from this week.
Filed under: coronavirus | lateral flow | Mohammed Khan | rapid testing | SMART testing
Captain Sir Tom Moore honoured with flags at half-mast in Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 12:24 pm
Flags are flying at half-mast in Blackburn and Darwen today to honour the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Christmas and New Year building opening times 2020
Published on Wednesday 23 December 2020 at 2:17 pm
These are the opening times for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buildings over the Christmas period.
Shop Darwen This Christmas!
Published on Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 5:07 pm
Things are looking up for Darwen Town Centre with the reopening of more retail across the town following the ending of the second national lockdown.
Filed under: Christmas | Darwen Town Centre | Mayor of Darwen | Shop Darwen
Shop Darwen has its first winner – could you be next?
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2020 at 9:24 am
Shop Darwen is a new initiative from Blackburn with Darwen Council that has been designed to help and support independent Darwen town centre businesses, during what is a very challenging time.
Shop Darwen and you could win £50 in vouchers!
Published on Friday 2 October 2020 at 11:25 am
Shop Darwen is a new initiative from Blackburn with Darwen Council that aims to support local, independent retailers.
“Hungary” for something new? Visit Budapest Lángos at Darwen Market!
Published on Thursday 17 September 2020 at 3:50 pm
A new stall offering up an authentic taste of Hungary opened on Saturday at Darwen Market.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Market
Market stalls lockdown rent to be waived
Published on Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 4:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will not be collecting rent from market traders for the lockdown period.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | coronavirus | Councillor | Darwen Market | market traders | rents | Vicky McGurk | waiver
Darwen to join list of borough coronavirus testing sites
Published on Wednesday 2 September 2020 at 2:19 pm
As of Thursday, September 3 a new walk-in coronavirus local testing site (LTS) will be available on Railway Road Car Park in Darwen.
Filed under: coronavirus | Darwen | testing
Darwen Fire – road closures
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 4:54 pm
A large fire has broken out at Kay Street in Darwen leading to some road closures in the area.
Filed under: Darwen | fire | road closures
£25K to look at plans for new elite cricket academy in Darwen
Published on Friday 24 July 2020 at 5:10 pm
The Darwen Town Deal Board has committed £25,000 to looking at the feasibility of creating an elite cricket academy in the town.
£750K boost for Darwen Town Deal
Published on Tuesday 14 July 2020 at 9:33 am
The Darwen Town Deal has been given a £750,000 boost for ‘quick win’ projects.
The Government announced last week that it would make the extra funds available to help accelerate schemes to regenerate towns across the country.
First meeting for Darwen’s new Town Deal Board
Published on Monday 2 March 2020 at 11:50 am
The new Darwen Town Deal Board has met for the first time.
The members will use their skills and expertise to help develop a strong investment plan – with the aim of securing up to £25m of Government funding to be spent regenerating the town and surrounding areas.
New board for Darwen is the ‘real deal’
Published on Tuesday 7 January 2020 at 2:22 pm
A new board is set to be created to help shape plans for how up to £25m of funding could be spent transforming Darwen.
Darwen housing with care scheme scoops award
Published on Wednesday 20 November 2019 at 10:45 am
A Darwen housing scheme designed to support people over 50 with care needs has won a building industry award.
Filed under: care | Darwen | Housing | older people | Riverside Heights | support
Blackburn and Darwen Remember
Published on Tuesday 12 November 2019 at 1:09 pm
People from all over the borough came together over Remembrance weekend to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in wars.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn Town Hall | Bold Venture Park | Councillor | Darwen Town Hall | Jim Shorrock | Remembrance 2019 | Remembrance Sunday
Three new shows on sale at Darwen Library Theatre
Published on Monday 11 November 2019 at 5:02 pm
Three new shows have gone on sale at Darwen Library Theatre.
Kinky Boots The Musical, filmed live at London’s Adelphi Theatre, is strutting onto the big screen!
Filed under: Darwen Library Theatre
‘All Rise’ as Blue boy-band star Simon Webbe announced to switch on Darwen’s Christmas lights
Published on Tuesday 5 November 2019 at 10:06 am
A jam-packed programme of local talent is set to wow crowds alongside special guest singer songwriter Simon Webbe at this year’s Darwen Christmas lights switch-on.
Beatles tribute set to shake it up in Darwen
Published on Monday 28 October 2019 at 4:29 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen theatre is to be visited by renowned tribute band Beatlemania this November on their 2019 Shake it up Baby tour.
Free workshops for Get Online Week
Published on Friday 11 October 2019 at 9:25 am
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries will be running a variety of workshops that provide opportunities to learn more about being online as part of Get Online Week, which runs from Monday, October 14 until Sunday, October 20.
Sweet success for new Darwen Market trader
Published on Tuesday 24 September 2019 at 12:57 pm
Sweet Vintage, Sweet Shop and Tea Rooms in Darwen Market Square is to welcome a new shop owner at a grand reopening on Saturday, October 5.
Could you help to manage Darwen’s Blacksnape Playing Fields?
Published on Tuesday 17 September 2019 at 4:25 pm
Groups are being invited to take on the sport area and keep it running for the whole community.
Filed under: Blacksnape playing fields | community | Councillor | Damian Talbot
Darwen Market Square to host regional brass band contest
Published on Tuesday 17 September 2019 at 2:34 pm
The brand new Darwen Market Square is set to host a regional brass band contest, which will see over 20 brass bands from all over the North West and as far as Yorkshire and Wales taking part.
Plans agreed for new £300m Darwen energy recovery centre
Published on Friday 16 August 2019 at 1:50 pm
Plans for a state-of-the-art energy recovery centre in Darwen have been given the green light by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Filed under: Blackburn and Darwen | Darwen | waste
Free family fun day at new Darwen Market Square
Published on Thursday 15 August 2019 at 4:12 pm
Have you been enjoying the ‘Let’s Make’ sessions at Blackburn and Darwen Markets this summer?
If so, we’ve got great news for you!
Unveiled: Darwen’s new £1.5m Market Square
Published on Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 4:23 pm
Darwen’s impressive new Market Square is officially finished!
And, to celebrate, a new video documenting the creation of the iconic Weaver Bird – the statue which stands proudly as the centrepiece – has been released.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Market Square
Important information for toughest race in the world coming to Darwen on Sunday
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 9:26 am
More than two thousand competitors are gearing up for this weekend’s gruelling Ironman – swim, cycle and running race – but what are the practicalities for residents and businesses?
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen and Rural | Ironman | Mohammed Khan | road closures
Grand opening for Riverside Heights in Darwen
Published on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at 10:23 am
Residents of Riverside Heights and the adjacent bungalows joined with guests from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Together Housing and other partners to celebrate the grand opening of this specialised housing with care development in Darwen.
Filed under: Darwen | extra care housing | Riverside Heights | Social Care
New Peregrine Falcon sculpture lands in Darwen
Published on Friday 10 May 2019 at 2:57 pm
The striking centrepiece of Darwen town centre’s £1.5m transformation has been craned in to position.
Residents watched on as the impressive sculpture depicting a majestic Peregrine Falcon was transported through the town centre to the site of the new Market Square.
Filed under: Darwen Market | Darwen Market Hall | Darwen Market Square | Darwen Town Centre
Music in the market hall!
Published on Wednesday 10 April 2019 at 11:14 am
This Easter Saturday, prepare to be entertained whilst you shop at Darwen Market!
On Saturday 20 April, Darwen Market will be welcoming celebrity singer Charlotte Jones who will be singing live from 11am to 3pm in the Annexe.
Filed under: Charlotte Jones | Darwen Market Hall | Easter | music | singer
Council bids for high street funds to boost Darwen
Published on Thursday 28 March 2019 at 10:18 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has put in a bid for part of the Government’s new £675m Future High Streets Fund to support town centres responding to economic change.
Filed under: Darwen Town Centre | Future High Streets Fund
Darwen’s £1.5m new Market Square is set to be unveiled
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 4:17 pm
Darwen’s brand new Market Square is set to be officially opened at an event this May.
Filed under: Cllr Phil Riley | Darwen | Darwen Market | Darwen Market Square
Bold Venture Park pockets funding boost
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 4:28 pm
The ‘Friends of Bold Venture Park’ group are celebrating after a recent funding bid for improvements within the park was successful.
Filed under: Bold Venture Park | Councillor David Smith | Darwen | environment | Parks