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Join in the fun of the Witton parkrun

Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 12:28 pm

Event director Michelle Searby explains what Witton parkrun is and how to get involved

Every Saturday at 9AM you will find a bunch of people in Witton Park ready to run a 5K course all in the name of parkrun.

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Council welcomes progress of new care service

Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 11:56 am

Council leader Councillor Mohammed Khan, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, Councillor Mustafa Desai and Ewood ward member Councillors Jamie Groves, Maureen Bateson and Jim Casey have warmly welcomed progress on the EachStep Blackburn care home being built on the old Infirmary’s Memorial Wing site.

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Blackburn with Darwen CCG signs up for Good Neighbours Awards

Published on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 5:27 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group has become the latest sponsor to sign up for this year’s Good Neighbours Awards.

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New flood information page

Published on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 2:35 pm

A new information page has been set up by Blackburn with Darwen Council to provide updates and assistance for the recent floods.

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Show some ‘true grit’ this new year

Published on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 1:40 pm

For many the New Year brings a new start and a chance to revitalise your health and wellbeing.

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It’s not too late to protect yourself from flu

Published on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 1:27 pm

Health bosses are urging those most at risk of flu to get their free vaccination after evidence from Public Health England suggests that ‘flu activity is increasing in the local area.

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E-cigarettes – stay on the side of the law

Published on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 1:15 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Trading Standards is set to check that people are following the law on e-cigs.

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Never miss your bin collection again thanks to online calendar

Published on Tuesday 12 January 2016 at 11:47 am

Blackburn with Darwen’s bin collection calendar is available online – meaning you will always know what days your different collections take place.

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Apprenticeships and full-time courses available

Published on Tuesday 12 January 2016 at 10:08 am

Training 2000 are hosting a series of February Open Events.

The events offer the chance to talk to employers about their apprenticeship vacancies.

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New director appointed for Blackburn’s Making Rooms

Published on Monday 11 January 2016 at 3:09 pm

The person appointed to lead Blackburn’s Making Rooms facility played a pivotal role in bringing the phenomenon of the Fab Lab to the UK.

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Views sought on Combined Authority for Lancashire

Published on Monday 11 January 2016 at 9:00 am

Residents and businesses are being urged to take part in a countywide consultation asking whether people support the proposal for a Lancashire Combined Authority.

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This Week with the Mayor

Published on Friday 8 January 2016 at 2:40 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, along with the Mayoress, attend the ELMRO Model Railway Exhibition at Audley Community Centre on Saturday.

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What’s on Monday, 11th January 2016 to Sunday, 17th January 2016

Published on Friday 8 January 2016 at 12:05 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen.

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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What’s on Monday, 4th January 2016 to Sunday, 10th January 2016

Published on Wednesday 30 December 2015 at 4:50 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 4^th January 2016 to Sunday, 10^th January 2016.

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Season’s greetings from Blackburn with Darwen Council

Published on Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 12:50 pm

Here is the Council’s Christmas greeting for 2015 to all residents and their families.

The image was chosen because of the popularity of the grandmother and child sculpture and to showcase the investment taking place in the Cathedral Quarter.

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