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Published on Thursday 14 April 2016 at 12:02 pm
Don’t forget: St George’s Day on Saturday, 23rd April, when there will be lots of fun around Blackburn town centre with “Here be Dragons” & Darwen Market will be celebrating with entertainment & music.
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Published on Thursday 14 April 2016 at 10:59 am
Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service is joining a national scheme to support young people with mental health challenges.
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Published on Wednesday 13 April 2016 at 3:11 pm
Voters in Blackburn with Darwen have been urged to register in time for this year’s elections.
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Published on Friday 8 April 2016 at 9:13 am
Blackburn Rovers have teamed up with Age UK Blackburn with Darwen to ensure Ewood Park and the Rovers’ matchday experience is a secure and happy place for fans living with dementia.
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Published on Thursday 7 April 2016 at 5:46 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 11th April to Sunday, 17th April 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 Thursday 7 April 2016 at 12:56 pm
As 100 celebrations go, this one was brilliant.
The weather may not have perfect but it didn’t dampen the happy cheery mood I was in.
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Published on Thursday 7 April 2016 at 12:26 pm
A MAN who slaughtered two sheep for a family celebration has been ordered to pay almost £4,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to the animals.
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Published on Thursday 7 April 2016 at 12:24 pm
We are aware of the issue around people fly-tipping waste on the Council-owned car parks in Ewood and are grateful to members of the public for also raising this problem with us.
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Published on Thursday 7 April 2016 at 12:03 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 Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire Poppy Appeal Cadet Awards at Kimberley Barracks, along with the Mayoress on Monday, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress to attend the Lancashire Health and Well-Being Centre AGM on Tuesday, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress to attend the opening of the McDonalds Store of the Future at Ewood on Thursday, to host the Mayor’s Ball at King George’s Hall on Friday and finally Mayor and Mayoress to attend the Royal Society of St George Service at Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday.
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Published on Thursday 7 April 2016 at 11:50 am
Bus service Transdev is now making travelling in Blackburn easier and cheaper with their new local zone.
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Published on Wednesday 6 April 2016 at 11:18 am
More local restaurants and businesses have been given ‘Recipe 4 Health’ accreditation for offering healthy food options.
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Published on Tuesday 5 April 2016 at 4:56 pm
Residents are being warned that the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centres at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital are currently experiencing exceptionally high demand for services.
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Published on Tuesday 5 April 2016 at 10:49 am
The national charity which provides substance misuse treatment services in Blackburn with Darwen has changed its name.
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Published on Monday 4 April 2016 at 3:42 pm
There are still places left for the re:fresh Easter sports Camp.
From Football to Dodgeball and Athletics to Dance the Easter Sports Camp has everything to keep your young ones entertained and fit during Easter.
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Published on Monday 4 April 2016 at 2:22 pm
A group of volunteers who are behind a scheme to revamp community football pitches are aiming to set the standard for a reinvigorating grassroots football.
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