Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 12:16 pm
Darwen’s glittering Christmas Lights will be switched on by X Factor’s Max Stone this Saturday.
Max, who made it to the final 10 acts on the X Factor, and is replacing Union J in the Darwen event, will be giving a live performance for the crowd.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Christmas Lights | Josh Daniels | Max Stone | Stephanie Brookfield | X Factor
Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 10:28 am
Little Theo Power from Blackburn was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma – an aggressive form of childhood cancer – in July.
Filed under: Councillor | fundraising | Mohammed Khan | Theo Power
Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 5:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th November 2015 to Sunday, 22nd November 2015
Don’t Forget: Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday, 19th Nov from 5pm & Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday, 21st Nov from 4pm.
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 2:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering a whole host of learning opportunities for residents as part of the National Learning Offer.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | Libraries
Published on Friday 6 November 2015 at 6:00 am
Rovers legend Alan Shearer is to have a major road named after him.
The former England forward fired Rovers to Premiership glory 20 years ago, scoring 34 goals in the historic title-winning season.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Ewood Park | football | Mohammed Khan | Pennine Reach | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 3:32 pm
People enjoying Blackburn’s love affair with running are already signing up for the town’s biggest annual road race.
Filed under: Blackburn Road Runners | Witton Park
Published on Thursday 29 October 2015 at 11:07 am
A SPOOKTACULAR event with a celebrity guest is taking place at Greenfield Community Centre.
Peter Gunn aka Brian Packham from Coronation Street, will be opening the Hallowe’en bash, which will run between 12 noon and 3pm on October 31.
Filed under: Coronation Street | Councillor | Greenfield Community Centre | Halloween | Julie Gunn | Konrad Tapp
Published on Tuesday 27 October 2015 at 12:21 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries has won funding to install free access to Wi-Fi for all visitors in each of its libraries.
Published on Wednesday 21 October 2015 at 3:59 pm
Boyband Union J will be lighting up Darwen as they officially launch Christmas in the town.
Filed under: Christmas Lights Switch On | Councillor | Darwen | Stephanie Brookfield | Union J
Published on Tuesday 20 October 2015 at 3:51 pm
Public meetings have been organised for anybody interested in the future of leisure provision in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | leisure
Published on Friday 16 October 2015 at 2:06 pm
A new way to exercise is here – Bangra’cize.
The dance-based classes are held at Bangor Street Community Centre every Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and cost £2 per session.
Filed under: Bangor Street Community Centre | dance | Exercise
Published on Tuesday 13 October 2015 at 11:59 am
Give your children an active, fun and spooky October half term with a week of healthy activities at a special Halloween themed sports camp.
Published on Friday 2 October 2015 at 3:19 pm
People are urged to make their voice during the public consultation which is taking place as part of the Blackburn with Darwen Council’s review of its leisure and swimming pool services.
Filed under: Consultation | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Leisure Review
Published on Friday 18 September 2015 at 1:48 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, met with keen gardeners from Turton Tower to congratulate them on a recent accolade.
Filed under: Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Turton Tower
Published on Friday 18 September 2015 at 12:52 pm
Costumed guides led visitors through the story of Blackburn’s hidden past on vintage buses at this year’s Blackburn Heritage Festival.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Heritage Festival | guided tours
