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Experience Michael Jackson this October at King George’s Hall

Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 4:36 pm

This September at King George’s Hall Take a journey back in time as we remember the man, the music, the magic: Michael Jackson.

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Darwen Market pop-up stalls to rent

Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 1:55 pm

If you make crafty goods, interesting produce or have something special to sell, Darwen Market wants to hear from you!

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Campaign launched by the NHS in East Lancashire to protect families against flu

Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 11:45 am

NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS East Lancashire CCG and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) are once again targeting families this year in a major drive to protect them from flu.

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Blackburn’s newest restaurant opens

Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 11:24 am

A landmark Blackburn café bar in the heart of the town centre has been transformed into a luxury Indian restaurant.

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Blackburn leads the way on road safety technology

Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 10:58 am

Blackburn is the first place in England to install new technology to help people with disabilities who struggle to press the button at pedestrian crossings.

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Cornerstone laid for £12.5m Blackburn extra care facility

Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 10:45 am

Council and NHS representatives celebrated progress on Blackburn’s newest piece of healthcare infrastructure by laying its cornerstone yesterday.

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Crowds gather for vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Published on Tuesday 11 September 2018 at 10:31 am

Crowds gathered outside Blackburn Town Hall for a public vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday, September 10.

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Join us for Fred’s House this October at Darwen Library Theatre

Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 4:55 pm

Fred’s House met whilst working on a show at Darwen Library Theatre; this October we’ll be welcoming them back!

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Crabtree’s Indulge – Coming soon to Darwen Market

Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 4:08 pm

Darwen Market is pleased to announce that a new stall will soon be opening in the Market Hall.

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Film screening to honour life of Darwen man, Billy Yates

Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 2:02 pm

A special Darwen preview screening of a new film which deals with the subject of suicide and depression will honour one if its co-stars who sadly took his own life during the film’s production.

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World Suicide Prevention Day: support services

Published on Monday 10 September 2018 at 1:39 pm

As part of the Council’s activity around World Suicide Prevention day today, Monday September 10, we have been signposting to various partners, services and areas of support using our Digital Advertising Screen outside Blackburn Town Hall.

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Baroness to visit Darwen Heritage Open Day

Published on Friday 7 September 2018 at 11:13 am

Baroness Massey of Darwen will be taking part in The Darwen Heritage Open Days.

Doreen Elizabeth Massey, Baroness Massey of Darwen is a Labour Party member of the House of Lords.

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Council joins alliance aiming to eradicate suicide in the UK

Published on Thursday 6 September 2018 at 1:02 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined forces with a national alliance that is aiming to eradicate suicide in the UK as part of its drive on suicide prevention.

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