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Published on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 1:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have secured £2.25m of funding – which is expected to help them save 290 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
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Published on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 9:23 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing national No Smoking Day, taking place today (Wednesday, March 10.)
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Published on Tuesday 9 March 2021 at 5:20 pm
You can now book appointments at three different Census Support Centres, located at Blackburn Library, Darwen Library and Audley & Queens Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre.
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Published on Monday 8 March 2021 at 6:56 pm
Police have given out 26 Covid tickets after breaking up a poker party at a business premises in Blackburn.
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Published on Monday 8 March 2021 at 1:24 pm
A Blackburn student is looking forward to enjoying the university lifestyle again once it is safe to do so.
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Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 4:53 pm
As International Women’s Day approaches, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are encouraging all residents to strike the #ChooseToChallenge pose, showing commitment to building a more gender-equal world – with the chance to win a free afternoon tea from Dolly’s Tearoom!
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Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 3:49 pm
The World Photography Organisation has revealed the shortlisted photographers in the Professional competition for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021.
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Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 2:57 pm
The latest local history lesson from Blackburn Museum is now live on their YouTube channel. With the Museum currently closed due to the pandemic social distancing restrictions, the team have worked hard to bring the collections to life for history fans tuning in online.
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Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 11:28 am
It’s Virtual Science Week for Blackburn Museum and a chance for children across the borough to learn in classroom settings both at home and at school.
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Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 11:10 am
An army of volunteers are drawing on their life skills and ‘day jobs’ to help patients feel at ease while having their COVID-19 vaccination.
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Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 5:35 pm
As more places of worship prepare to open for congregational prayers and services from 8 March, it’s important that everyone follows the basic advice around keeping safe.
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Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 11:55 am
It’s easier than ever to find information about everyday walking and cycling in our borough, no matter what your ability, thanks to an mobile-friendly update for the BwD Connecting East Lancashire (CEL) website.
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Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:53 am
Councillor Mohammed Khan has responded to the Government’s budget announcement.
He said:
I am underwhelmed by the Chancellor’s budget.
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Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:17 am
As pupils across the country return to education on 8 March, Blackburn with Darwen schools, like many others, are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of their students and staff.
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Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:06 am
A Blackburn beauty salon owner is looking forward to welcoming her clients back in when restrictions are relaxed next month.
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Published on Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 4:27 pm
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) – which runs Census 2021 – is working with the Council’s Library Service to deliver a successful census and thereby help local services to fully meet future needs.
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Published on Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 12:43 pm
Inspired by the ‘Believe in the Magic of Blackburn Town Centre’ book by Christina Gabbitas, Blackburn with Darwen Libraries have launched an online treasure hunt through time, visiting many of the locations visited by Peggy and Imtiaz in the book.
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Published on Monday 1 March 2021 at 5:19 pm
Tributes have been paid to former borough Mayor and Councillor John Williams who has sadly passed away.
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Published on Monday 1 March 2021 at 2:17 pm
As part of its ongoing Covid-19 support for local businesses and the community, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced a one-off grant payment for taxi drivers who have been severely impacted by the pandemic.
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Published on Friday 26 February 2021 at 10:30 am
Healthier streets are coming to Blackburn with Darwen (BwD). Walking , wheeling and cycling infrastructure changes and better planning will enable all road users to better share our streets and roads.
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Published on Thursday 25 February 2021 at 4:08 pm
A landlord has been ordered to pay £400 in legal costs after failing to remove rubbish from the gardens of two different properties in Blackburn.
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Published on Thursday 25 February 2021 at 11:26 am
An information pack is available to help businesses that have Covid-19 cases in the workplace.
The Covid-19 Workplace Resource Pack for Workplaces is available on the Council’s website with all information on how to manage cases, report to the correct bodies and also manage contacts and staff who may be affected.
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Published on Thursday 25 February 2021 at 10:08 am
The Chair of Blackburn with Darwen’s Hive Business Leaders’ Network is backing a new coronavirus testing drive aimed at businesses.
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Published on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 2:50 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council, in partnership with the Thomas Franks Foundation and Westholme School, and supported by Community Business Partners, have delivered over 250 ‘Winter Food Boxes’ during February half term.
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Published on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 1:30 pm
Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) Myplace is working with Blackburn with Darwen Council and Sport England to bring back to life four large greenhouses currently empty and unused in Witton Park.
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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.
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Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 2:48 pm
People in Blackburn with Darwen are 90% more likely to volunteer when compared with people from other areas of England, and this is helping them to stay positive about the future.
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Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 2:09 pm
As part of the Let’s Do It for Lancashire public health campaign, BwD Councillors and health leaders have shared their own ways of staying active to inspire you to work out at home or outdoors, safely and within the current daily exercise rules.
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Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 2:07 pm
Residents with dementia at one Blackburn care home have taken part in their first virtual class, by getting crafty with Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Adult Learning team.
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Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 11:37 am
Nearly a hundred and fifty families in Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) have downloaded new activity apps since the lockdown started last year.
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Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 10:40 am
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen is set to rise but Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced new investment in waste services.
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Published on Monday 22 February 2021 at 7:11 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Leader has responded to today’s Government’s announcement on the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions.
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Published on Friday 19 February 2021 at 3:17 pm
Plans have been passed for a striking new urban sports village to be created in Darwen.
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Published on Thursday 18 February 2021 at 4:45 pm
This week the installation of one piece speed cushions at Lammack Road was completed, just one of a number of minor road safety schemes being rolled out across the borough this spring.
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Published on Thursday 18 February 2021 at 3:23 pm
Darwen School of Music has partnered with Darwen Town Centre and Blackburn with Darwen Council this half term to run a competition looking to find The Voice of Darwen.
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Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 7:15 pm
Chefs and restaurateurs Mark Taylor and Jamie Evans are looking forward to welcoming guests to The Bank, Darwen when the government gives the green light for hospitality to reopen.
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Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 2:45 pm
More people in Blackburn with Darwen are being advised to shield, following a change to the model the government uses to calculate vulnerability to Coronavirus.
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Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 2:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a new Government coronavirus testing drive aimed at businesses.
The Government is aiming to increase workplace testing in sectors still permitted to open during lockdown, to detect Covid-19 in staff who are not currently showing symptoms
The Council has already launched a successful SMART programme for rapid testing aimed at residents without symptoms who have to leave home to work or live near the various testing hubs that have been set up.
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Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 2:08 pm
A family in Belgium has reached out to residents of BwD to help with a family history project.
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Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 1:06 pm
Success during National Empty Homes Week 2021 for Blackburn with Darwen.
The Council have recently taken possession of two long-term empty homes that are both in serious disrepair.
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Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 12:53 pm
As the over 65s and people with underlying health conditions start to receive invitations for jabs, Prof Dominic Harrison says the Coronavirus vaccination programme is having a positive effect on case rates and hospitalisations in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 16 February 2021 at 5:15 pm
With the snow and icy conditions set to last for several days, Blackburn with Darwen Council, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the Wildlife Trust are urging people to stay safe by staying off frozen water.
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Published on Tuesday 16 February 2021 at 4:04 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Iftakhar Hussain has stepped down from the role following a breach of coronavirus regulations this weekend which resulted in a police fine.
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Published on Tuesday 16 February 2021 at 11:24 am
Due to the pandemic Blackburn with Darwen Council can’t engage with residents in the usual ways.
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Published on Monday 15 February 2021 at 10:01 am
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries have received a £10,000 boost from The Reading Agency to use the proven power of reading to tackle loneliness and support mental health, as part of the borough’s Covid-19 recovery.
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Published on Friday 12 February 2021 at 12:22 pm
The local elections are going ahead in May this year and you can already apply for a postal vote.
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Published on Thursday 11 February 2021 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a national campaign to encourage residents to apply for both short-term and long-term opportunities working in adult social care.
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Published on Thursday 11 February 2021 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council are again joining up with the Health and Safety Executive to carry out Covid spot checks on local businesses.
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Published on Thursday 11 February 2021 at 11:39 am
If you love a bike ride to blow away the cobwebs, or just to get from home to the shops and back, we have an essential Zoom call for your diary!
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Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021 at 3:56 pm
Free school meal vouchers will be available for eligible Blackburn with Darwen children for the February half term.
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