Published on Wednesday 22 June 2016 at 2:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Fostering team are running the 5k ‘Race for Life’ at Witton Park in aid of Cancer Research today – Wednesday, June 22.
Filed under: Let's Foster | Race for Life | Witton Park
Published on Friday 10 June 2016 at 5:06 pm
With Euro 2016 upon us, Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are urging people to enjoy the month-long feast of football but beware the ‘ugly consequences of the beautiful game’.
Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 11:45 am
Twelve off-licences came up trumps after refusing to sell alcohol to under-age test purchasers.
A team of officers from Blackburn with Darwen Council’s public protection department and local police led an operation to ensure under-18s are not being sold alcohol.
Published on Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 3:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 11:35 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being invited to have their say on the development of a new plan for improving physical health in the borough.
Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:22 am
Access Ability CIC are celebrating being the first organisation in Blackburn with Darwen to receive the Public Health England Workplace Wellbeing Charter.
Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:11 am
Students and teachers at Islamiyah School in Blackburn were joined by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive member for health and adult social care on a charity walk recently.
Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 2:49 pm
Local public health bosses have welcomed new laws around tobacco packaging which has come into force.
Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:34 pm
Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadhan?
We know that many residents will want to donate money to charity to help with humanitarian and other causes around the world, and we want them to know that their generous donations go where they are intended.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | public health | Ramadan
Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 2:45 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being encouraged to ‘confront dementia directly’ during the upcoming Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from Monday, May 16 to Saturday, May 21.
Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 9:45 am
A giant selfie photocall is taking place outside Blackburn Town Hall to launch Foster Care Fortnight.
Filed under: Councillor | Foster Care Fortnight | giant selfie | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 11 May 2016 at 12:52 pm
A project working to help victims of domestic abuse across Blackburn and Darwen has received a lottery lifeline today as the Big Lottery Fund announced a £500k grant to enhance services in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | Pat McFall | Sayyed Osman
Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 11:15 am
A new initiative which encourages smokers to make their homes smokefree has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Dominic Harrison | public health | Smokefree homes
Published on Friday 8 April 2016 at 9:13 am
Blackburn Rovers have teamed up with Age UK Blackburn with Darwen to ensure Ewood Park and the Rovers’ matchday experience is a secure and happy place for fans living with dementia.
Filed under: dementia friends | rovers
Published on Wednesday 6 April 2016 at 11:18 am
More local restaurants and businesses have been given ‘Recipe 4 Health’ accreditation for offering healthy food options.
Filed under: Recipe 4 Health
