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What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: 15th – 21st February 2016

Published on February 11, 2016 at 12:04 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 15^th February 2016 to Sunday, 21^st February 2016.

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Don’t let a bad meal spoil your special Valentine’s date

Published on February 10, 2016 at 3:02 pm

Make sure the most romantic day of the year isn’t spoilt by a food disaster.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) say that one in five people have had a food-related dating disaster on valentine’s Day – so make sure you check the restaurant’s food hygiene rating.

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Shops caught selling e-cigarettes to children

Published on February 10, 2016 at 2:27 pm

A group of Blackburn with Darwen shops have been caught selling e-cigarettes to children.

A total of five stores across the borough failed the checks in a test purchasing operation.

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Lancashire to London walk to be documented in a book

Published on February 10, 2016 at 12:09 pm

Rambler Nick Burton is writing a book about his experiences of a mammoth walk from Pendle to Parliament.

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Help name households in new care facility

Published on February 9, 2016 at 4:09 pm

The national social care charity Community Integrated Care is inviting the people of Blackburn with Darwen to name the households of its brand new state-of-the-art care home, EachStep Blackburn, after their local heroes, in an exciting new competition.

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Library Wokshops

Published on February 9, 2016 at 12:07 pm

This February half term Blackburn and Darwen Library will be hosing fun and exciting workshops to keep your young ones entertained.

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Blakey Moor Townscape Heritage Project

Published on February 8, 2016 at 4:24 pm

Councillors are being asked to agree a second stage bid that would see the restoration of key heritage buildings and public spaces in Blackburn.

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Darwen Market

Published on February 8, 2016 at 4:22 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to consider a report on the future of the market hall complex in Darwen.

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Blackburn with Darwen Libraries become Greater with access to millions more books for members

Published on February 8, 2016 at 11:27 am

Members of Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service are now able to borrow books from other libraries across the region, thanks to a new initiative.

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‘Be a Lover, Not a Fighter’ urges new domestic violence campaign

Published on February 8, 2016 at 8:58 am

A new campaign aims to highlight the long-lasting and devastating effects of domestic abuse on the children who witness it.

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Council backs changes on alcohol

Published on February 5, 2016 at 2:23 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses have welcomed new national alcohol guidelines, whilst also calling for more involvement in licensing decisions.

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What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: 8th – 14th February 2016

Published on February 4, 2016 at 3:40 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 8^th February 2016 to Sunday, 14^th February 2016.

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Events to celebrate libraries in Blackburn with Darwen

Published on February 4, 2016 at 1:52 pm

A series of events are being held across the borough to celebrate the areas libraries during National Libraries Day.

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Budget consultation 2016/17

Published on February 3, 2016 at 4:12 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council sets its budget for 2016/17 at the meeting of the Finance Council on Monday, 29^th February.

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National voter registration day

Published on February 3, 2016 at 4:06 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Returning Officer is encouraging people not to miss out on their chance to vote by making sure they are registered.

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