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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.

Have you seen the zine?

Published on Friday 10 March 2017 at 12:04 pm

The latest copy of By Skill & Hard Work is out and features creative happenings from around the borough.

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Author set to charm library users

Published on Friday 10 March 2017 at 10:50 am

Blackburn Central Library is playing host to one of the country’s most popular authors whose book is set to be made into a Hollywood film.

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Child health contract awarded to local health trust

Published on Friday 10 March 2017 at 10:09 am

A contract for providing a new programme designed to get children off to the best start in life in Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded to Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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Council Tax refund scam – don’t get caught out

Published on Thursday 9 March 2017 at 4:29 pm

We’ve had a number of reports of scammers cold calling and emailing residents claiming to be offering a Council Tax refund.

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New era for Greenfields

Published on Wednesday 8 March 2017 at 3:20 pm

Greenfields Community Centre is now being run by a new group of volunteers with big plans.

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Found in Blackburn

Published on Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 3:42 pm

An exciting new arts project exploring Blackburn’s fascinating past will be on display throughout the town centre from this Saturday (March 11).

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Council backs national No Smoking Day quit effort

Published on Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 3:24 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing No Smoking Day, taking place this Wednesday, March 8.

If you’re a smoker who wants to stub it out for good, why not seize No Smoking Day as your big chance to stop?

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Fines issued to landlords without licences

Published on Monday 6 March 2017 at 1:23 pm

Landlords in the Griffin area are being urged to make sure they’ve signed up to the Council’s selective licensing scheme after a landlord was ordered to pay around £3,000 for not having one.

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Five local women are the stars of new campaign

Published on Friday 3 March 2017 at 1:05 pm

A poster campaign has been launched to help highlight some of the inspirational women who make a difference to people’s lives in Blackburn and Darwen.

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Blackburn Youth Zone to host Zumbathon in celebration of International Women’s Day

Published on Friday 3 March 2017 at 11:45 am

Blackburn Youth Zone will host a two hour Zumbathon from 3pm till 5pm on Sunday, March 12th, open to women and girls, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

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Council health bosses’ call on Vitamin D

Published on Friday 3 March 2017 at 10:59 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are backing national guidance on vitamin D after official estimates suggested one in five adults and one in six children in England may have low levels.

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Your views wanted on next stage of boundary changes

Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 3:51 pm

Last year, the Independent Boundary Commission for England published and consulted on national proposals to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies in England to make them more equal.

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