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Published on Tuesday 18 July 2017 at 3:05 pm
A new road safety plan for Blackburn and Darwen aimed to cut deaths and injuries was officially launched at Blackburn Fire Station yesterday.
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Published on Friday 14 July 2017 at 12:35 pm
Blackburn will be turning red, white and blue tomorrow during the “The Great British High Street Party” to celebrate the town’s double win in the national Great British High Street Awards.
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Published on Thursday 13 July 2017 at 11:33 am
This year’s Walk in the Park is taking place on Saturday, July 15 from 10am – 4pm at Witton Country Park.
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Published on Tuesday 11 July 2017 at 12:29 pm
Business across Blackburn are painting the town red, white and blue as the countdown has begun to one of Blackburn’s biggest street parties.
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Published on Monday 10 July 2017 at 11:59 am
A Facebook Live video has highlighted the impact of a charity clothing collection for children that is being supported by our fostering team – letsfoster.
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Published on Friday 7 July 2017 at 5:32 pm
Join the Blackburn Open Walls walking tour at 3pm starting at Prism Gallery on 20 Lord Street West.
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Published on Friday 7 July 2017 at 3:31 pm
Blackbun’s gateway sign at Larkhill is now underway, capturing rich and diverse history of Blackburn.
From the Middle Ages and the arrival of the Romans to today’s bustling and vibrant town, the 140 metre long sign is already taking shape.
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Published on Friday 7 July 2017 at 11:43 am
Blackburn Cathedral will commemorate the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in a special memorial service.
The memorial event will take place on Thursday, July 13th, from 1.30-2.30pm.
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Published on Thursday 6 July 2017 at 12:31 pm
Businesses are being briefed to wave flags, bring out the bunting and raise the red, white and blue for Blackburn as the town centre prepares to celebrate their championship win as Town Centre of the Year.
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Published on Thursday 6 July 2017 at 11:53 am
Recipe 4 Health awards have been given out to restaurants, schools and takeaways helping people to make healthy choices.
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Published on Wednesday 5 July 2017 at 2:36 pm
A fun day is being held to celebrate the revamp of a popular Blackburn park.
Roe Lee Park has undergone a £65,000 facelift with new play equipment being installed, including two new climbing frames, a see-saw, basket swing, rotating saucer and new flooring.
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Published on Tuesday 4 July 2017 at 3:44 pm
A ceremonial golden bolt has been fitted to Newfield Autism Centre, which is currently being constructed in Blackburn
The £4.8m specialist autism centre will accommodate 60 pupils, is being built next to the existing school on Old Bank Lane and is expected to be completed in February 2018.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2017 at 2:46 pm
An event taking place at King Georges Hall is inviting people to celebrate 1973: the year Bowie Came to Blackburn.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2017 at 8:36 am
A local health boss says the 10th anniversary of the smoking ban has “really helped to change attitudes to smoking”, with smoking rates in Blackburn with Darwen falling.
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Published on Friday 30 June 2017 at 2:57 pm
United Utilities are continuing to attend a water pipe leak at Ely Close in Darwen
Following on from the repairs to a leak on Ely Close, associated bursts have appeared on Ely Close and into Marsh House Lane and some residents have had access to and from their homes affected.
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Published on Friday 30 June 2017 at 12:38 pm
This week sees the start of Blackburn Open Walls, a street art festival that has invited artists from around the globe to descend on Blackburn to decorate its walls.
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Published on Friday 30 June 2017 at 11:33 am
Young people from Blackburn and Darwen took part in the annual North West Leaving Care Football Tournament.
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Published on Thursday 29 June 2017 at 2:26 pm
Proposals have been put forward to join-up Coroners Services in Lancashire, to provide a consistent service to bereaved families.
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Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 4:27 pm
Give your children a fun and creative experience at Blackburn Museum this Summer.
Working with Blackburn based arts organisation – Action Factory, children aged 7-11 will be inspired to create stories, illustrations, drama and have fun with textiles.
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Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 3:42 pm
A festival organised by young people, for young people is returning to Darwen this Summer.
Darwen Youth Festival, organised by members of the Knott Street Youth Club is taking place on Saturday, July 22.
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Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 1:53 pm
An initial plan for a new public space in the ‘Heart of Darwen’ has been revealed following calls for an open area to hold events.
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Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 1:52 pm
Plans to restrict prescribing of treatments and medicines for short-term, minor conditions have been approved across Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 11:41 am
Kind-hearted people across blackburn and Darwen are showing their support by donating items of clothing to a charity campaign to support orphans in Uganda and children locally.
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Published on Friday 23 June 2017 at 4:24 pm
United Utilities are warning people about the dangers of swimming in reservoirs with a safety campaign called Beautiful but Deadly.
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Published on Friday 23 June 2017 at 12:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has moved to reassure residents about fire safety in response to the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Published on Friday 23 June 2017 at 10:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are invited to get involved, debate and help shape the future of health and social care in Pennine Lancashire at two summer engagement events in the borough.
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Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 5:28 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th June – Sunday, 2nd July 2017.
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Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 11:32 am
An appeal to help orphans in Uganda and children in need locally is being supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering service.
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Published on Thursday 22 June 2017 at 11:14 am
Not feeling the summer vibe yet? Then book Saturday, July 8th into your schedule!
The fun day will kick off from 12 and end at 4pm.
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Published on Wednesday 21 June 2017 at 3:52 pm
Local people are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.
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Published on Wednesday 21 June 2017 at 3:23 pm
Dedicated volunteer Doreen Mitchell is retiring from her role at Ivy Street Community Centre.
Doreen has volunteered for the centre in varying capacities for nearly 30 years since the centre opened in 1988.
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Published on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 12:22 pm
A minute’s silence was held to commemorate the victims of the tragedies at Grenfell Tower and Finsbury Park during a ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day.
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Published on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 12:20 pm
People from all over the borough came together last week to mark The Great Get Together.
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Published on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 10:29 am
A Blackburn and Darwen-based business leaders network is to discuss the implications of the recently formed Government at their latest event.
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Published on Monday 19 June 2017 at 5:18 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, has called for people to help keep the borough strong and united following the latest news from London.
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Published on Monday 19 June 2017 at 9:44 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being invited to join in and observe a national minutes silence today (Monday, June 19) as a mark of respect for those who have lost their lives in the fire at Grenfell Tower, London.
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Published on Monday 19 June 2017 at 9:20 am
With parts of England currently experiencing heatwave conditions, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in any extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.
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Published on Thursday 15 June 2017 at 11:23 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday,19th June – Sunday, 25th June 2017.
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Published on Thursday 15 June 2017 at 10:01 am
Everyone is invited to attend flag raising ceremonies in front of Blackburn and Darwen town halls in support of the Armed Forces on Tuesday, June 20.
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Published on Wednesday 14 June 2017 at 4:08 pm
Come and find out about how photographer Tim Smith put together a new exhibition at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery that aims to explore the many ties that bind Britain and India.
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Published on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at 10:03 am
A thank you celebration is being held for over 100 volunteers who helped make the inaugural Festival of Making such a success.
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Published on Monday 12 June 2017 at 4:57 pm
As part of Make A Noise In Libraries (MANIL) Blackburn Central Library is proud to host a coffee morning on Friday June 16.
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Published on Monday 12 June 2017 at 11:15 am
An 85 year old Blackburn business is celebrating a new milestone and being busier than ever.
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Published on Friday 9 June 2017 at 12:23 pm
Community groups across Blackburn with Darwen are taking part in The Great Get Together in memory of MP Jo Cox.
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Published on Friday 9 June 2017 at 10:21 am
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
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Published on Wednesday 7 June 2017 at 3:10 pm
Coverage from Tuesday’s one minute silence was shown on TV and filmed by That’s Lancashire crew.
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Published on Tuesday 6 June 2017 at 12:58 pm
People gathered outside Blackburn Town Hall today (Tuesday, June 6) as part of a national minute silence following the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attack.
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Published on Tuesday 6 June 2017 at 9:11 am
The first section of a new average speed camera scheme will go live from Friday, June 9 on the A675 Belmont.
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Published on Monday 5 June 2017 at 3:43 pm
Did you know that “Charging Thunder”, a Lakota Chief, actually lived in Darwen? Have you any idea when the cannons in Corporation Park were last fired in an act of protest?
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Published on Monday 5 June 2017 at 11:24 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are invited to support a national one minute silence tomorrow 11am (Tuesday, June 6)
The flags at both Blackburn and Darwen Town Hall are flying at half-mast.
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