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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.

New case of avian flu in North West

Published on Friday 27 January 2017 at 2:04 pm

Residents who own chickens and ducks are being urged to carry on keeping their birds indoors following a new reported case of avian flu.

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£1.94m funding boost for East Lancashire

Published on Friday 27 January 2017 at 12:37 pm

A £1.94million funding boost to improve green transport in East Lancashire has been welcomed by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire County Council.

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What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: Monday 30th January to Sunday, 5th February 2017

Published on Thursday 26 January 2017 at 5:04 pm

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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Million pound funding boost for Blackburn

Published on Thursday 26 January 2017 at 2:10 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council has received millions of pounds of government funding to improve its road infrastructure.

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Free Family Fun in Witton Park

Published on Wednesday 25 January 2017 at 3:42 pm

Join the Re:Fresh team at Witton Park for their Free Family Fun event based on the wonderful children’s story ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ by Sam McBratney.

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New bus routes for Darwen

Published on Wednesday 25 January 2017 at 3:41 pm

Extra bus routes have been added to reinstate journeys following the withdrawal of routes previously operated by Darwen Coach Services.

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Weekly Specials at Blakey’s

Published on Wednesday 25 January 2017 at 12:23 pm

Blakey’s Café Bar are now offering some great deals starting from Tuesday, January 31.

There will be an offer on each day apart from Monday.

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£12 million Darwen development named

Published on Wednesday 25 January 2017 at 12:13 pm

A £12 million housing development for older people in Darwen has a new name.

The 85-home Housing with Care scheme will be named Riverside Heights with the adjoining bungalows on the newly named Shorey Bank Way.

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Last week to sign-up for 2017 garden waste early-bird discount offer

Published on Tuesday 24 January 2017 at 3:42 pm

Anyone wishing to have their garden waste collected in a clean and convenient way can subscribe to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s 2017 service.

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Thousands of people sign-up to brown bin collection scheme

Published on Monday 23 January 2017 at 11:07 am

More than 5,000 people have signed-up to a garden waste collection scheme in Blackburn and Darwen.

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Have your say on new health initiative

Published on Friday 20 January 2017 at 12:52 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is consulting with the public on a new health initiative.

As part of its upcoming ‘Eat Well, Move More, Shape Up’ health strategy, the Council is looking to adopt a charter further committing the organisation to promoting healthy weight in the borough.

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