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Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 4:34 pm
Dr Neil Smith, local GP and Cancer Lead for Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups is promoting a campaign called “25 it’s time” to coincide with of Cervical Cancer Screening Week (11-17 June), to encourage 25 year olds to attend their cervical screening.
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Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 4:28 pm
The views of NHS Hearing Aid users are being sought by CCGs across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 3:00 pm
A Council endorsed community movement which continues to grow and help improve the lives of many people is about to launch its next plan.
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Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 2:10 pm
Get your wheels pumped up and gears at the ready and cycle for National Bike Week to be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes!
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Published on Thursday 7 June 2018 at 4:22 pm
A former restaurant owner has been fined £5,840 and banned from managing a food business after inspectors found filthy conditions at Guide Village Cantonese.
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Published on Tuesday 5 June 2018 at 5:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Mohammed Khan has praised the work of two organisations which have won a prestigious award.
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Published on Monday 4 June 2018 at 3:34 pm
Local author Simon McDermott will be talking about his book The Songaminute Man at Blackburn Library on June 20th
Simon will be talking about how he found a unique way for him and his father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2013 to connect again by doing carpool karaoke.
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Published on Monday 4 June 2018 at 3:29 pm
The UK is a nation of foodies but people often take the safety of what they eat and drink for granted – especially when out and about.
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Published on Monday 4 June 2018 at 10:21 am
The Government wants to understand why integration matters to you.
The Council has been chosen as one of five partners to progress the Integrated Communities Strategy.
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Published on Friday 1 June 2018 at 2:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries is inviting you to come and celebrate National Bookstart week!
The theme for this year is called Bird Boogie and you will be able to get a free copy of ‘A Busy Day for Birds’ book by Lucy Cousins along with other goodies to take home.
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Published on Friday 1 June 2018 at 10:19 am
People are being urged to find out about volunteering opportunities in the borough.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting national Volunteers’ Week (June 1 to 7) which is celebrating the work of those who give up their time to help others.
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Published on Thursday 31 May 2018 at 4:45 pm
Bus operator Moving People have announced that they are to withdraw the number 33 bus service in Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 4:37 pm
People are being urged to take care in the sun as the warm weather continues.
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is warning that the heat can be dangerous for the very young, older people or those with serious illnesses.
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Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:50 pm
A senior councillor and a youth MP took fundraising to new heights when they were stuck to a wall.
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Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service is holding a Masquerade Carers Ball to raise vital funds for their service.
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Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 9:30 am
An atmospheric painting of a rural scene owned by Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery has gone on loan.
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Published on Friday 25 May 2018 at 9:36 am
If you are organising an event and you would like to invite Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Mayor and Mayoress please use the contact details below.
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Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 4:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Privacy Policy was updated on May 25th 2018. This update reflects the changes in UK data protection legislation under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
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Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 12:27 pm
It is no understatement to say that Sarah Subhani has turned her life around – from substance misuse to award winner.
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Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 4:57 pm
People came together today to remember the 22 victims who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing.
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Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 12:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has donated a Blackburn Rovers promotion banner to Rovers superfan ‘Birdy’.
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Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 11:41 am
Thousands of people have watched a video featuring Blackburn Rovers star Elliott Bennett to promote fostering.
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Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 12:13 pm
People attending the short civic ceremonies outside both Blackburn and Darwen town halls on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack tomorrow (Tuesday, May 22) are being advised to arrive early.
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Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 11:06 am
A joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Police found six taxis operating to have faults.
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Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 12:33 pm
The Council has welcomed a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Pat McFall will serve as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council for the Civic Year 2018/19, with Councillor Jim Shorrock as Deputy Mayor.
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Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 10:01 am
New bungalows in Shorey Bank, Darwen are helping to meet local housing needs. That was the message from residents who welcomed visitors to their new homes from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Together Housing and regeneration specialist ENGIE, the three partners behind the development.
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Published on Thursday 17 May 2018 at 11:58 am
Darwen Market has welcomed two new businesses to the Market Hall.
Home Essentials has been trading for a few weeks now and Making Memories opened on Saturday, May 12.
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Published on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 3:34 pm
Short civic ceremonies will take place outside both Blackburn and Darwen town halls on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena Attack.
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Published on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 2:47 pm
Learn how to make your home greener or stay safe online with the latest range of free adult learning courses and workshops at Darwen Town Hall.
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Published on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 5:02 pm
A long-term approach to preventing teenage pregnancies in the borough has seen rates fall to an all-time low, recent figures show.
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Published on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 10:11 am
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Blackburn town centre over the weekend to ensure the National Festival of Making was a huge success.
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Published on Monday 14 May 2018 at 4:13 pm
Newly promoted championship side Blackburn Rovers have pledged their support to help a local campaign to recruit more foster carers.
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Published on Monday 14 May 2018 at 12:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has today launched an employer pledge with Time to Change, England’s biggest programme that supports people to open up to mental health problems.
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Published on Friday 11 May 2018 at 9:29 am
During Ramadhan, cooking for large groups at unusual times combined with fatigue can play a big part in increasing the chances of having a fire break out in the home.
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Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 2:38 pm
Residents fasting during the month of Ramadhan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
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Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 1:42 pm
Pop legend Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware has opened the bolted doors of a former Blackburn ballroom for a unique exhibition.
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Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 12:19 pm
Guidance has been issued to help people during the Ramadhan period.
This starts on May 16th/17th, with the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr on June 14th/15th.
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Published on Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 9:27 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council extended the invitation to fans from the borough and beyond to help congratulate Blackburn Rovers following the club's promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.
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Published on Tuesday 8 May 2018 at 2:36 pm
BBC Radio Lancashire is dedicating some of its programmes to the National Festival of Making taking place in Blackburn this weekend.
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Published on Tuesday 8 May 2018 at 12:01 pm
A packed programme of events is now available for this weekend’s highly anticipated National Festival of Making held across Blackburn Town Centre.
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Published on Friday 4 May 2018 at 3:07 pm
There will be no missing one piece of art at this year’s National Festival of Making.
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Published on Friday 4 May 2018 at 2:22 pm
The 2018 local election results for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are now complete and published on the Council website.
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Published on Friday 4 May 2018 at 12:04 pm
Darwen’s Jubilee Tower will be temporarily closed to the public from today, Friday 4 May 2018, to allow for structural repair works to be carried out.
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Published on Thursday 3 May 2018 at 2:43 pm
Scouts have accepted the challenge to come up with ideas to make life better for the elderly and people with disabilities.
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Published on Thursday 3 May 2018 at 2:21 pm
Local elections are taking place today – here’s all you need to know.
The local elections are for you to choose who represents you on your local council – and every vote counts.
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Published on Thursday 3 May 2018 at 1:40 pm
Hundreds of children and young people are getting crafty to fly the flag for the annual Darwen Live festival.
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Published on Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 3:47 pm
Author T M Logan will be talking about his latest page-turning thriller 29 Seconds at Blackburn Library at 7.30pm on May 16.
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Published on Wednesday 2 May 2018 at 11:38 am
Blackburn’s MasterChef finalist Moonira Hinglotwala will be cooking up a storm at the National Festival of Making.
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Published on Tuesday 1 May 2018 at 11:00 am
An impressive digital screen which will provide a boost for businesses and the town centre is being installed today.
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Published on Monday 30 April 2018 at 4:55 pm
Seven apprentice welders are proving that manufacturing is an art.
They have teamed up with London-based artist David Murphy to create sculptures which will be unveiled at the free National Festival of Making in Blackburn on May 12 and 13.
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