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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Friday 18 September 2015 at 8:51 am
During October smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.
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Published on Thursday 17 September 2015 at 3:59 pm
Pupils from St. Thomas’ school in Blackburn took centre stage at the Blackburn Heritage Festival last weekend (12 and 13 September) after completing their training as the town’s new clog dancing troupe.
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Published on Thursday 17 September 2015 at 10:56 am
An opportunity for local business leaders to meet, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and discover new projects is taking place in September.
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Published on Thursday 17 September 2015 at 9:16 am
Events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 21st September 2015 to Sunday, 27th September 2015
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Published on Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 1:56 pm
Churches and faith groups across Blackburn and Darwen contribute over £4 million to the local economy, a new report shows.
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Published on Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 11:45 am
A regular programme of town centre guided walkabouts for town centre staff, shoppers and visitors have been announced.
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Published on Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 10:50 am
Fashion designer Patrick Grant was greeted by fans of the BBC Great British Sewing Bee programme at the Blackburn Heritage Festival when he was in town to open a museum of sewing machines at Hobkirk.
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Published on Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 10:43 am
The Stepping Stones GP practice, based at the Audley Health Centre in Blackburn, has become the first practice in Blackburn with Darwen to work towards becoming dementia-friendly.
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Published on Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 10:28 am
A carer’s event is being held in September to look at developing an integrated service offer for unpaid carers across Blackburn and Darwen – and would like to know what the service would look like for you.
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Published on Monday 14 September 2015 at 10:53 am
The second Blackburn Heritage Festival has been hailed as another huge success for putting the town on the map.
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Published on Friday 11 September 2015 at 1:03 pm
As the new Blackburn Premier Inn nears completion, the company are searching for staff for a range of roles within the new hotel based at the heart of the Cathedral Quarter.
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Published on Thursday 10 September 2015 at 3:54 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 14th September 2015 to Sunday 20th September 2015.
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Published on Thursday 10 September 2015 at 1:37 pm
During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.
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Published on Wednesday 9 September 2015 at 3:12 pm
There are just 20 places left on a series of free Grow Your Business master classes, which have already helped more than 450 businesses.
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Published on Wednesday 9 September 2015 at 11:31 am
The Blackburn Heritage Festival returns this weekend with a packed schedule of history and fun.
Thousands of people are expected to enjoy the festival, including the iconic Victorian Fairground rides, vintage buses and a big wheel on September 12 and 13.
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Published on Wednesday 9 September 2015 at 11:29 am
A festival farewell party is being planned for the close of the Blackburn Heritage Festival on Friday, 18 September.
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Published on Wednesday 9 September 2015 at 10:43 am
Blackburn Youth Zone is launching a brand new low cost childcare service for eight to 13 year olds.
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Published on Tuesday 8 September 2015 at 3:03 pm
A former Blackburn University College student is giving entrepreneurs and makers the chance to pitch for funding to kickstart their creative ideas.
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Published on Tuesday 8 September 2015 at 2:01 pm
A festival this weekend will give visitors the chance to learn more about Darwen’s fascinating past.
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Published on Monday 7 September 2015 at 3:16 pm
This year will be one of the biggest and most important in Blackburn with Darwen’s history thanks to a series of innovative projects that will strengthen the borough’s position in the North West, says Tom Flanagan, the Council’s Executive Director Place.
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Published on Monday 7 September 2015 at 9:33 am
United Utilities has lifted all boiled water advice for the whole of Lancashire and all customers can now use their water supply as normal.
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Published on Friday 4 September 2015 at 10:51 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 7th September 2015 to Sunday 13th September 2015
Don’t forget it’s the Blackburn Heritage Festival 12th -13th September & also, Heritage Open Days in Blackburn & Darwen 10th to 13th September.
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Published on Friday 4 September 2015 at 10:33 am
A seven year old who goes out regularly to clean up his community was guest of honour when he was invited to meet the Mayor with Blackburn with Darwen and leader of the Council.
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Published on Friday 4 September 2015 at 10:23 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, led a short ceremony to honour the brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars.
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Published on Thursday 3 September 2015 at 1:28 pm
The Community Living Room re-opens its doors at three libraries in Blackburn with Darwen this September.
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Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 2:37 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 Sky Ride Local programme.
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Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 11:35 am
Children, staff and parents are being urged to think of vulnerable families in the borough as a new school term starts.
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Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 11:31 am
The week beginning the 31st August with the Mayor.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week attend a Flag Raising Ceremony for Merchant Navy Day at Town Hall Square and will also attend the QEGS Beginning of Year Service at Blackburn Cathedral along side the Mayoress on Thursday.
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Published on Friday 28 August 2015 at 10:11 am
United Utilities is starting the process to lift the boil water advice in some specific parts of Lancashire.
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Published on Thursday 27 August 2015 at 12:24 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015 to Sunday 6th September 2015
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Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 2:31 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, will lead a short ceremony to honour the brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars.
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Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 2:23 pm
Essential roadworks will be taking place from September 1 in Blackburn.
The work taking place is:
- New traffic signal and communications ducts at Higher Audley – Copy Nook starting on Tuesday, September 1.
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Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 12:13 pm
Elsa from smash hit movie Frozen and Snow White will bring Disney fun to a community day at Darwen Valley Community Centre at Sudellside.
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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 4:22 pm
Here’s the Shuttle’s top ten reasons why Blackburn is a great place to live.
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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 3:42 pm
Train services between Bolton and Blackburn have returned following the completion of a £14m package of improvement work on the Clitheroe to Manchester route.
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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 2:59 pm
A number of Blackburn with Darwen Council buildings and services will be closed for one day next Tuesday (September 1).
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Published on Tuesday 25 August 2015 at 1:53 pm
With the motto, Arte et Labore (By Skill and Hard Work), Blackburn is the natural place to launch Britain’s first National Festival of Making.
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Published on Monday 24 August 2015 at 2:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s ‘best neighbours’ and community stalwarts were celebrated at a special event at King George’s Hall.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:54 pm
The latest issue of By Skill & Hard Work is out now complete with ‘How To’ guides from Blackburn’s creative community.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:48 pm
Anyone who’s a fan of legendary DJ Dave Haslam won’t want to miss this chance to spend an evening with him discussing his new book at the Festival of Making – taster day.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:36 pm
Fresh from a London exhibition that won rave reviews the cultural treasures of East Lancashire are returning home.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 2:23 pm
Councillor Dave Harling, Executive Member for Schools and Education, has sent his congratulations to all those who have received their GCSE results this week.
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Published on Friday 21 August 2015 at 11:07 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 24th August to Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015
Don’t forget there’s lots of live music & entertainment at Darwen 1940s Day on Saturday, 22nd August from 10am until 4pm
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 Thursday 20 August 2015 at 2:51 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 attend the Mayor of Burnley Tour of Towneley Hall on Monday, Deputy Mayor to attend a Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, will be visited by the NCS Group in the Mayor’s Parlour on Wednesday, will be visited by Youth MP’s and Central Youth Forum Members on Thursday, will attend Social Action Project of Regeneration of Safe Haven & Planting of Fruit Trees with Local Community at Shear Brow & Langham Road on Friday and finally attend a Football Festival at Pleasington Playing Fields on Sunday.
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Published on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at 11:56 am
Popular guided rides will be hosted in the Lancashire area over the next two weeks.
Sky Rides are guided rides, visiting scenic routes in your local area, with three different difficulty levels, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re building your confidence or looking to stretch your legs on a cycling challenge.
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Published on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at 10:02 am
Can you take on the first ever zipwire at Blackburn Rovers?
Blackburn Rovers midfielder, Jason Lowe and manager, Gary Bowyer took a break from training to pledge their support for the Blackburn Rovers Zipwire and would like to encourage Rovers fans to register for this fun challenge.
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Published on Tuesday 18 August 2015 at 3:16 pm
British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across the county, has scheduled an exciting summer programme of cycling in Lancashire.
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Published on Tuesday 18 August 2015 at 1:13 pm
Bus passengers using the local 535 (Bolton to Belmont) and 537 (Bolton to Bank Top) services are advised of some changes from next month.
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Published on Monday 17 August 2015 at 10:27 am
Community music is making opportunities for Blackburn’s young people this summer
Two new music projects will take the town’s young people on musical journeys from African beats to beatboxing and beyond this summer.
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Published on Friday 14 August 2015 at 8:55 am
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 attend a celebration of Pakistan Independence Day at Nelson Town Hall on Monday, attend the Good Neighbour Awards in the Windsor Suite, King George’s Hall on Tuesday along with the Mayoress, will be visited by the NCS Group in the Mayor’s Parlour on Wednesday, and finally attend the Darwen 1940’s Day Celebration Day, Darwen Town Centre along with the Mayoress on Saturday.
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