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The Bard at Blackburn; A Unique Display of Shakespeare’s First Four Folios

Published on May 17, 2016 at 1:56 pm

This summer, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery shows for the first time ever, the first four Complete Works of William Shakespeare.

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Bumper calendar of events for dementia and mental health awareness weeks

Published on May 13, 2016 at 2:45 pm

Blackburn with Darwen residents are being encouraged to ‘confront dementia directly’ during the upcoming Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from Monday, May 16 to Saturday, May 21.

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What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen – 16th May to 22nd May 2016

Published on May 13, 2016 at 10:51 am

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16^th May to Sunday, 22^nd May 2016

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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Help to create Blackburn’s biggest selfie!

Published on May 13, 2016 at 9:45 am

A giant selfie photocall is taking place outside Blackburn Town Hall to launch Foster Care Fortnight.

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Blackburn with Darwen’s domestic abuse service gets funding to help “Break the Cycle”

Published on May 11, 2016 at 12:52 pm

A project working to help victims of domestic abuse across Blackburn and Darwen has received a lottery lifeline today as the Big Lottery Fund announced a £500k grant to enhance services in the borough.

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Blackburn with Darwen Council Advertising

Published on May 9, 2016 at 12:36 pm

Cut through the noise with state of the art digital advertising at Blackburn’s brand spanking new bus station.

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What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen – 9th May to 5th May 2016

Published on May 5, 2016 at 5:04 pm

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Upcoming bike rides in Lancashire

Published on May 5, 2016 at 4:21 pm

British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across Lancashire, has announced a second phase of brand new rides as part of their exciting British Cycling Local programme, these are the upcoming rides starting 08 May.

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Open the Gate to the Secret Garden

Published on May 5, 2016 at 3:16 pm

Visitors can enjoy an evening of jazz, cocktails and atmospheric lighting at Blackburn Cathedral as part of a major UK Flower Festival.

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Out and about with The Mayor

Published on May 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm

This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.

The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week be receiving a visit by students from Abu Hanifah Foundation to Mayor’s Parlour on Monday through to Wednesday. 

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Good Green Family Fun Returns to Blackburn

Published on May 5, 2016 at 12:47 pm

Blackburn’s Business Improvement District is gearing up for the return of Countryside Comes to Town with a line-up of special guests and activities.

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Frank declares bus station open for business

Published on May 4, 2016 at 3:22 pm

Veteran bus driver, Frank Atkinson was guest of honour at the opening of Blackburn’s new state of the art bus station.

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Don’t forget to vote this Thursday

Published on May 3, 2016 at 3:02 pm

All Blackburn with Darwen residents who are registered to vote are being encouraged to go to the polls this week for the local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections.

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EachStep Blackburn honours local heroes

Published on May 3, 2016 at 11:38 am

Three of Blackburn’s unsung heroes have been permanently honoured by the charity Community Integrated Care in their new pioneering care home, EachStep Blackburn, following a public competition to celebrate community champions.

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New smokefree initiative launches

Published on May 3, 2016 at 11:15 am

A new initiative which encourages smokers to make their homes smokefree has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.

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