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Published on Friday 10 December 2021 at 9:20 am
Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing for Blackburn with Darwen:
Omicron surge: Get vaccinated now
The government had no choice but to move to Plan B this week.
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Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 4:26 pm
Local entertainment venues King George’s Hall in Blackburn and Darwen Library Theatre have confirmed all their shows will go ahead as planned.
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Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 2:30 pm
Blackburn has submitted its bid for City Status.
The bid has had an incredible response and backing from all walks of life – and what has shone through are some incredible stories and passion for the town.
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Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 1:03 pm
Blackburn has been crowned a blooming lovely place once again in the Britain in Bloom North West.
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Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 12:15 pm
The Blackburn 10k is this Sunday morning – and you can still sign up to take part!
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Published on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 8:07 pm
Following the government’s decision to trigger additional Plan B measures, Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Leader and Director of Public Health are urging residents to observe the new rules.
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Published on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 2:29 pm
Three new mental health projects centred around people aged 12-35 have launched in Blackburn with Darwen to promote better mental health within the local community.
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Published on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 12:13 pm
People aged 40 and over and people in high risk groups can now book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.
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Published on Tuesday 7 December 2021 at 11:55 am
Residents are being reminded to use lateral flow tests to help keep Blackburn with Darwen’s Covid case rates under control this winter.
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Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 12:54 pm
Don’t fall prey to scammers posting on social media to offer tests for the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
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Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 11:48 am
Children at schools across Blackburn with Darwen are taking part in a ‘passport’ project to learn more about what renowned local MP Barbara Castle achieved during her lifetime.
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Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 10:31 am
A local charity has begun a campaign to bolster support for Blackburn to become a city.
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Published on Friday 3 December 2021 at 12:45 pm
Local food businesses from Blackburn with Darwen are working to support residents’ health.
Delicious food is back on the menu
On Tuesday 30th November several trailblazing food businesses attended a ‘Takeaway Masterclass’ at Bank Top Adult Learning Centre in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Friday 3 December 2021 at 12:08 pm
It’s almost time for the Blackburn 10k – if you’ve signed up you’re a winner already!
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Published on Friday 3 December 2021 at 9:27 am
THE Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced he is to retire as a councillor next year.
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Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 4:22 pm
Leaders from across Blackburn with Darwen Council are set to lend their support for Blackburn’s bid for City Status at tonight’s (Thursday’s) Policy Council meeting.
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Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 1:55 pm
A heart-warming winter campaign encouraging people to send Christmas cards to residents in local care homes has launched.
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Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:52 pm
Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing for Blackburn with Darwen:
We expected Covid variants, the actions we need to take with this new Omicron variant are known to us.
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Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:00 pm
The booster vaccination programme is being significantly ramped up in response to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.
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Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 11:49 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has produced a new short film reflecting on the borough’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and asking residents what they would like to see the local authority prioritise in future.
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Published on Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 5:18 pm
Did you know in Blackburn with Darwen we are home to one of the youngest populations in Europe?
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Published on Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 3:55 pm
A new scheme is being launched in advance of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 3rd December to give support to families and children and other vulnerable adults through the winter period to access food, support with utility bills and other essentials to help keep people warm and fed.
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Published on Tuesday 30 November 2021 at 10:46 am
Every day 123 foster families from across Blackburn with Darwen are giving 246 fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home and this commitment has been ongoing throughout the pandemic.
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Published on Monday 29 November 2021 at 4:56 pm
As a new Covid variant has been detected in parts of England and Scotland, the government is issuing new advice to control its spread, and some new restrictions are coming into force.
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Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 6:07 pm
Support for Blackburn’s City Bid has grown rapidly since the announcement that the town was applying for city status.
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Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 2:55 pm
The Government has brought in new UK-wide measures to protect poultry and captive birds against Avian Flu – and people are being warned not to touch or pick up birds.
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Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas has been appointed as patron of Blackburn with Darwen Children and Young People’s Library Service.
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Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 11:58 am
Join the Blackburn with Darwen re:fresh team for a free, fun, festive story walk called The Lost Post – a Christmas trail.
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Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 10:32 am
To deliver on objectives identified within the Government published ‘Bus Back Better’ strategy, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are presently working with bus operators to enter into an Enhanced Partnership (EP).
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Published on Thursday 25 November 2021 at 12:08 pm
This week, new research is providing stark evidence of the higher relative risks of hospitalisation and death from Covid among the non-vaccinated, particularly the over 60s.
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Published on Thursday 25 November 2021 at 10:46 am
Popular choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone will be appearing as a very special guest at Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event this Saturday, November 27.
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Published on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 4:45 pm
Thousands of Darreners flocked to Darwen Market Square, to see the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch on event and Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets on Saturday 20th November.
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Published on Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 1:37 pm
Young people aged 16 and 17 are now able to have their second Covid vaccination.
Many people in this age group have already had their first dose of the vaccine since the summer – so if it has been at least 12 weeks since your first vaccine, you can book your second one.
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Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 3:26 pm
Parents and carers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to act when they receive an invitation from school or their GP about their child’s free flu vaccination.
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Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm
People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
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Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 10:11 am
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) has been announced as the headline sponsor for this year’s Blackburn 10k.
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Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 5:55 pm
Blackburn born George Dewhurst fought for reform and workers’ rights all his life, it is due to his passionate campaigning that he is being remembered on November 20th.
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Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 4:25 pm
It’s #roadsafetyweek and the new traffic offences enforcement camera, funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership, live since Monday October 18, has already started detecting an alarming number of motoring offences in Blackburn.
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Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 3:32 pm
It is often forgotten that Lakeland legend, Alfred Wainwright, lived the first 34 years of his life in Blackburn and actually gave more than 20 years of service working at Blackburn Town Hall.
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Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 1:44 pm
The rooftops of Blackburn have been given a monster makeover ahead of an action-packed Christmas programme.
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Published on Thursday 18 November 2021 at 8:57 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being urged to boost their immunity and build another wall of defence against Covid and seasonal flu this winter.
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Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 4:30 pm
A lifeguard turned author from Darwen is using his Stuart the Wrestling Seal character to teach children about perseverance, resilience and being yourself.
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Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 3:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council have compiled a joint Lancashire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) 2021 – 2027, which has been subject to consultation with flood risk management authorities, wider partners and with members of the public.
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Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 3:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to stay flood aware as winter approaches.
A page on the Council’s website provides information on flooding emergencies including different types of flood warnings, what to do to prepare yourself and your family from floods and what to do when flooding happens.
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Published on Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 8:49 am
While Blackburn with Darwen occupies a spot in the bottom 12% of England’s Covid case rates ‘league table’, local leaders are encouraging everyone to do their bit to help keep the borough’s rates low and ease pressure on local NHS services.
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Published on Tuesday 16 November 2021 at 10:11 pm
This week is Interfaith Week, which focuses on fostering a better understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs, and recognising the contributions of everyone to our communities.
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Published on Monday 15 November 2021 at 2:18 pm
People gathered from across the borough to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in conflicts at Remembrance Services.
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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!
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Published on Friday 12 November 2021 at 9:00 am
Services of remembrance commemorating those who have served their country in wars past and present will be held across the borough.
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Published on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 1:40 pm
The annual Road Safety Week begins on Monday encouraging everyone to speak up about road safety to ensure safe and healthy journeys for all.
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