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Published on Monday 8 February 2021 at 12:04 pm
More community venues offering residents access to rapid coronavirus tests are opening up this week.
The extension to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s SMART testing programme – aimed at people without coronavirus symptoms – sees new temporary community venues joining the list of other sites offering rapid lateral flow tests across the borough.
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Published on Friday 5 February 2021 at 2:33 pm
A new Covid-19 mutation – originally found in Liverpool – has spread to Lancashire with one case found in Preston and four cases in West Lancashire so far, it has been announced.
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Published on Friday 5 February 2021 at 2:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is to invest in a new joint venture company to acquire and secure a major brownfield redevelopment site in Blackburn Town Centre, once occupied by Thwaites Brewery.
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Published on Friday 5 February 2021 at 2:14 pm
People are being encouraged to get a coronavirus test if they have any symptoms – and financial help could be available if you test positive and need to self-isolate.
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Published on Thursday 4 February 2021 at 3:15 pm
Support is on offer for people who need help with their heating bills throughout the winter.
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Published on Thursday 4 February 2021 at 11:08 am
More residents will be able to access rapid coronavirus tests as further community venues open up across the borough.
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Published on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 2:31 pm
A Shared Lives carer shares their home and family life with a young person or adult who needs support to live everyday life.
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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.
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Published on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 11:20 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pledging support for ‘Uniting the Movement’, a new Sport England strategy.
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Published on Tuesday 2 February 2021 at 1:55 pm
Two new weather stations, one in Blackburn and one in Darwen have been installed to help the Council better prepare for severe weather in the borough.
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Published on Monday 1 February 2021 at 10:24 am
The Darwen Town Deal Board has revealed its bid to Government which – topped up with private and council investment – could be worth more than £100m.
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Published on Friday 29 January 2021 at 4:08 pm
A new colourful crossing on Bolton Road in Darwen featuring UV lighting has been celebrated by residents for making road safety more inviting for families in the area.
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Published on Friday 29 January 2021 at 3:57 pm
Almost 400 residents have already had their say on the borough’s plan for future homes and jobs – and we’d love to hear from you too.
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Published on Thursday 28 January 2021 at 3:07 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined forces with the Lancashire Telegraph on a new campaign urging everyone in the borough to play their part in beating coronavirus.
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Published on Thursday 28 January 2021 at 11:51 am
A Blackburn boy is set to enjoy an extra special birthday after his lucky mum scooped the top prize of £500 in a recycling competition!
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Published on Wednesday 27 January 2021 at 3:10 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health is urging residents to get a Covid-19 test if they are at all concerned about possible symptoms – even if they aren’t the main ones.
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Published on Wednesday 27 January 2021 at 10:09 am
Planning permission has been granted for a brand new facility to be built at the ground of AFC Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 26 January 2021 at 2:37 pm
The BBC Asian Network has published five new coronavirus videos in different South Asian languages, including Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Sylheti and Tamil.
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Published on Tuesday 26 January 2021 at 9:06 am
A video has been created to help bring to life the vision for how thousands of new homes and jobs could be created in Blackburn and Darwen over the next decade.
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Published on Monday 25 January 2021 at 5:31 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is among 60 local councils to get a share of a £23million government fund to support people who are most at risk of long-term impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Published on Monday 25 January 2021 at 2:02 pm
An English footballing hero born in Blackburn is to have a road named after him in his hometown.
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Published on Friday 22 January 2021 at 12:37 pm
A free 2021 calendar featuring beautiful images of the borough, taken by our towns’ talented residents has been created.
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Published on Friday 22 January 2021 at 10:48 am
Plans to restore Darwen’s iconic Jubilee Tower have been given the green light.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Planning Committee last night voted to grant the permission needed to be able to carry out the work on the Grade II listed building.
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Published on Thursday 21 January 2021 at 1:45 pm
2325 people have so far accessed rapid coronavirus tests at the borough’s two SMART testing hubs since they launched, Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced.
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Published on Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 5:05 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have teamed-up to support Blackburn Scout’s new photography competition, giving BwD residents the chance to show the sights of the borough ‘through your own eyes’.
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Published on Monday 18 January 2021 at 12:24 pm
This lockdown, only essential travel is allowed, including travel to work for key workers.
Please be aware of some changes to bus services in light of the latest lockdown restrictions in parts of Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Friday 15 January 2021 at 5:35 pm
Residents driving into Blackburn or Darwen to get their coronavirus vaccination will be able to park for free in various sites across the borough, the Council has announced.
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Published on Friday 15 January 2021 at 11:53 am
Make the most of our FREE online apps that enable digital library lending from home
With residents spending more time at home due to the latest pandemic safety measures in BwD, it’s a great time to catch up on those books you’ve been meaning to get around to.
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Published on Friday 15 January 2021 at 9:12 am
Local secondary school pupils are set to take part in an online ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday 27 January.
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Published on Monday 11 January 2021 at 3:07 pm
Community urged: “If you have to leave your home to work during lockdown: get tested.”
Residents in the borough can now get tested for coronavirus even if they don’t have symptoms, with the opening of two walk-in venues offering ‘rapid SMART testing’ from today (Monday, January 11) – no appointments are needed.
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Published on Friday 8 January 2021 at 1:57 pm
The Council needs your views on plans for how thousands of new homes and jobs could be created in Blackburn and Darwen over the next decade – as part of the Borough’s draft new Local Plan.
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Published on Friday 8 January 2021 at 1:48 pm
Directors of Public Health from across Lancashire, including Dominic Harrison from Blackburn with Darwen, have written an open letter about communal prayer and worship during lockdown.
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Published on Thursday 7 January 2021 at 9:02 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
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Published on Wednesday 6 January 2021 at 4:05 pm
More support for businesses has been announced as the country enters a further lockdown.
The Government announced that the current lockdown would start on Tuesday, January 5th and is currently due to last until at least February 15th.
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Published on Wednesday 6 January 2021 at 3:10 pm
Are you a key worker and need help with childcare during this latest lockdown?
- If you are classed as a ‘key worker’ please see the full list, you can continue to access a school place so that you can continue to go to work.
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Published on Monday 4 January 2021 at 9:02 pm
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, has released a statement on England’s move into a new national lockdown.
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Published on Monday 4 January 2021 at 12:31 pm
Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health have made a joint statement.
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Published on Thursday 31 December 2020 at 1:58 pm
A Blackburn takeaway has been closed after breaching planning rules.
A Temporary Stop Notice has been served on a business in Blackburn which is operating as a takeaway despite having no planning permission to do so.
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Published on Thursday 31 December 2020 at 1:24 pm
A group of neighbours are planning a dance party from their doorsteps to welcome in the New Year.
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Published on Thursday 31 December 2020 at 12:42 pm
The Tier 4 restrictions for Blackburn with Darwen have an impact on some Council services.
Here’s a round-up of the services that remain open:
Blackburn Central Library and Darwen Library are open for Call & Collect service only – find out more about Call & Collect and to request books call 01254 661221
Blackburn Library also offers limited computer access for anyone who struggles to access digital services from home – book in advance by calling 01254 661221
Blackburn and Darwen Market Halls are open for essential goods only – food stalls, takeaways and newsagents – and most essential traders are offering home deliveries.
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Published on Thursday 31 December 2020 at 10:44 am
The government has confirmed that the start of the new school term will be delayed for all secondary and college students, to allow schools and colleges to put in place rapid testing programmes.
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Published on Thursday 31 December 2020 at 10:15 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
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Published on Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 3:54 pm
The government has confirmed that the whole of Lancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen, will move to Tier 4 of the Coronavirus restrictions from Thursday 31 December.
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Published on Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 9:46 am
The first learners to complete an innovative English language programme are feeling more confident about speaking English in public.
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Published on Monday 28 December 2020 at 2:13 pm
Blackburn Rovers stars are looking forward to a time when supporters can be welcomed back into the stadium.
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Published on Thursday 24 December 2020 at 11:27 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
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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.
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Published on Wednesday 23 December 2020 at 10:03 am
The Council has approved a major development proposal for a new petrol station complex.
It will include a restaurant, coffee shop, commercial units for business and storage with trade counters on the site on Whalley New Road.
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Published on Tuesday 22 December 2020 at 5:13 pm
Councillor Mohammed Khan, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, has shared a message of positivity ahead of the Christmas period.
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Published on Tuesday 22 December 2020 at 1:57 pm
When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety and the serious ramifications this would bring both for people’s livelihoods and wellbeing.
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