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Published on Monday 1 August 2016 at 11:53 am
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust have demonstrated their commitment to Rovers’ fans of the future by choosing to sponsor and assist with the matchday running of the new Family Stand at Ewood Park.
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Published on Friday 29 July 2016 at 8:42 am
Whalley Range residents organised and carried out a successful clean up in their area as part of the Council’s Your Call campaign.
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Published on Thursday 28 July 2016 at 5:46 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 1st August to Sunday, 7th August 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 28 July 2016 at 11:20 am
North West water company United Utilities has launched a summer safety campaign to warn people against swimming in unsuitable waters.
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Published on Wednesday 27 July 2016 at 3:37 pm
Action to tackle illegal tobacco and shisha pipes has seen massive amounts of contraband seized by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
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Published on Wednesday 27 July 2016 at 10:53 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council are looking for new apprentices.
The Council is looking to recruit apprentices on a 12 month fixed term contract.
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Published on Wednesday 27 July 2016 at 9:54 am
A borough councillor who champions cycling has welcomed new signs in Blackburn to help riders and walkers avoid busy traffic.
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Published on Tuesday 26 July 2016 at 1:32 pm
Famous fell walker Alfred Wainwright was honoured by his former home town of Blackburn with the naming of a road after the countryside champion.
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Published on Tuesday 26 July 2016 at 12:24 pm
As was announced earlier this month, Transdev Lancashire United are to withdraw a number of services within the borough.
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Published on Tuesday 26 July 2016 at 11:49 am
Beach lovers from Blackburn will be able to enjoy all the fun of the seaside this summer without having to leave the town.
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Published on Monday 25 July 2016 at 2:56 pm
With temperatures heating up recently and August now just round the corner, Public Health England has published some information on how to stay safe in hot weather.
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Published on Monday 25 July 2016 at 12:26 pm
EachStep Blackburn, a new pioneering £5m specialist dementia care service, invited students from Tauheedul Islam Girls’ School and Blackburn College to share their treasured memories in a special time capsule project.
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Published on Monday 25 July 2016 at 9:42 am
A new investment website showcasing commercial development opportunities has been launched by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
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Published on Friday 22 July 2016 at 2:08 pm
16 new graduate teachers have completed an innovative teacher training scheme.
The trainees are all now qualified teachers and will all start teaching jobs in September, as part of the School Direct programme, with 13 of the 16 graduates taking jobs in Blackburn with Darwen schools.
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Published on Friday 22 July 2016 at 10:59 am
Organisers of Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival have been presented with an award for organising a landmark event which attracted thousands of people to the town centre.
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