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Published on Wednesday 25 May 2016 at 12:41 pm
A rare selection of work by William Shakespeare considered the “Holy Grail of book collections” has arrived at Blackburn Museum and is set to go on display.
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Published on Tuesday 24 May 2016 at 10:47 am
An innovative new pilot scheme has been launched for people who want to be part of the exciting programme of events organized by the Blackburn BID starting next month with Countryside Comes to Town on Saturday, June 25.
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Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:22 am
Access Ability CIC are celebrating being the first organisation in Blackburn with Darwen to receive the Public Health England Workplace Wellbeing Charter.
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Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:11 am
Students and teachers at Islamiyah School in Blackburn were joined by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive member for health and adult social care on a charity walk recently.
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Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 3:58 pm
EachStep Blackburn is a £5m state-of-the-art dementia care home that provides specialist residential, nursing and respite care.
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Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 2:49 pm
Local public health bosses have welcomed new laws around tobacco packaging which has come into force.
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Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 10:40 am
This year’s prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards are being held at Blackburn Cathedral in a glittering ceremony celebrating the best of the county’s attractions.
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Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:41 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 23rd May to Sunday, 29th May 2016
Don’t forget: It’s Darwen Live on 29th & 30th May, groups will be performing on the Main Stage in Market Square & at Darwen Library Theatre.
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Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:34 pm
Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadhan?
We know that many residents will want to donate money to charity to help with humanitarian and other causes around the world, and we want them to know that their generous donations go where they are intended.
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Published on Tuesday 17 May 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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Published on Friday 13 May 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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Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 10:51 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th May to Sunday, 22nd 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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Published on Friday 13 May 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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Published on Wednesday 11 May 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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Published on Monday 9 May 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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