Published on Friday 9 January 2015 at 9:58 am
Work on a scheme which will help to reduce congestion on one of the busiest gateways in Blackburn is due to begin this week.
Filed under: Councillor | Maureen Bateson | Pinch Point | regeneration
Published on Wednesday 7 January 2015 at 3:54 pm
The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for an enthusiastic and proactive local charity to become its official Charity of the Year.
Filed under: Charity of the year | The Mall
Published on Friday 19 December 2014 at 1:17 pm
Two areas of Blackburn have seen new improvements following investment of section 106 monies.
Approved by the Council six months ago, local communities have this month taken delivery of new improvements that have been funded from larger local developments in both Shear Brow and Bastwell respectively.
Filed under: Bastwell | Councillor | hanif Khonat | Hussain Ahktar | Iftakar Hussain | Maureen Bateson | Parwaiz Ahktar | section 106 monies | Shaukat Hussain | Shear Brow | Suleman Khonat
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 11:42 am
A Lancashire manufacturer and supplier of garden products is set to create 10 jobs with grant support from Regenerate Pennine Lancashire.
Filed under: jobs | Regenerate Pennine Lancashire | regeneration | Steven Cochrane
Published on Thursday 11 December 2014 at 1:29 pm
The weather is too windy to hold a lantern parade this evening and even though it may subside a little, it’s likely that it will still be too strong to walk round with lanterns.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn is Open | lantern parade
Published on Wednesday 3 December 2014 at 3:01 pm
Shoppers are being urged to shop local and support our market traders and independent retailers on Saturday, December 6th.
Filed under: Darwen Town Centre | regeneration | Small Business Saturday
Published on Wednesday 3 December 2014 at 2:58 pm
As part of the festive celebrations in Blackburn town centre this Christmas, there will be live performances from some of the regions finest up and coming musical talent.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Makers Market | regeneration
Published on Wednesday 26 November 2014 at 9:16 am
This Christmas is set to be a fun filled busy time for Blackburn Town Centre.
Following on from last year’s successful embargo of road and maintenance works, the Council is pleased to announce that the same will come into force for its entire works between December 5th and January 5th.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn Markets | Bus Station | Cathedral Quarter | Christmas | Councillor | King George's Hall | Maureen Bateson | Small Business Saturday | The Mall
Published on Thursday 20 November 2014 at 4:47 pm
Children in Blackburn with Darwen have been given high visibility vests, as part of Road Safety Week.
Filed under: Councillor | road safety | road safety champion | Road Safety Week | Stephanie Brookfield
Published on Friday 14 November 2014 at 5:55 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 17th November to Sunday 23rd November 2014.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Blackburn Town Centre | Darwen Library Theatre | Darwen Town Centre | Markets
Published on Friday 14 November 2014 at 4:28 pm
Visitors to this year’s Christmas lights switch on in Blackburn will be seeing double as Jedward flick the switch.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | Jai McDowall | Jedward | Lights Switch On | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Published on Thursday 13 November 2014 at 10:36 am
Port and stilton, Bakewell tart and toast and marmalade are just a few of the delicious flavours that will soon be on offer at a new boutique chocolate shop.
Filed under: Assistance to Industry | Blackburn is Open | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Local Business | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014 at 3:24 pm
A new footpath has been created for parents and pupils which will improve pedestrian access to Lower Darwen St James Primary School in Blackburn.
Filed under: Councillor | Lower Darwen | Maureen Bateson | regeneration | St James Primary School
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014 at 3:03 pm
A popular seafood stall selling a range of freshly caught shellfish and home-made ready to cook convenience dishes has re-opened on the 3 Day Market in Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Market | Maureen Bateson | regeneration
Published on Friday 7 November 2014 at 12:03 pm
A Blackburn primary school has been commemorating the centenary of the First World War, with plans to mark Remembrance Day with a commemorative wreath of poppies.
