Published on Thursday 24 July 2014 at 11:46 am
As Commonwealth Games fever hits Britain, Blackburn today has revealed new images of the new multi million pound Leisure centre development.
Filed under: Andy Kay | blackburn sports and leisure centre | Blackburn Town Centre | Commonwealth Games | Councillor | Damian Talbot | regeneration | sport
Published on Wednesday 23 July 2014 at 11:40 am
The state-of-the-art indoor BMX and skatepark is set to open in the borough next month. The £60,000 park will be the first in the borough, based at Junction 4 off the M65, and it aims to become a regional centre for the sports. To mark its location, the skatepark will be called Junction4.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers Sports Academy | Darwen | Darwen Vale | Junction4 Skatepark | skateboarding | skatepark
Published on Friday 18 July 2014 at 12:19 pm
Barton Street, between King Street and Cardwell Place in Blackburn, will be closed on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22 so urgent works can be carried out following damage caused by buses.
Published on Thursday 17 July 2014 at 3:39 pm
Work to install new pedestrian facilities at the junction of Branch Road and Bolton Road is due to start on Monday, July 21.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | Maureen Bateson | Pennine Reach | transport
Published on Thursday 17 July 2014 at 8:56 am
A local business, designers and sponsors of a new sculpture in Blackburn with Darwen have been given a reception by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen to thank them for returning the prize-winning artwork to the borough.
Filed under: Alan Cottam | Art | Councillor | environment | Jim Smith | Maureen Bateson | mayor | regeneration | Sculpture | Soundcloud
Published on Wednesday 9 July 2014 at 3:59 pm
Any community or volunteer group who are holding an event to commemorate the centenary of the First World War are encouraged to get in touch with Blackburn with Darwen Council so they can be added to the list of events.
Filed under: Alan Cottam | commemoration | community | Councillor | events | Kate Hollern | Leader | mayor | World War One Commemorations
Published on Thursday 3 July 2014 at 2:07 pm
A powerful network of 193 local businesses which is committed to improving Blackburn and Darwen was singled out for national praise today (Thursday, July 3).
Filed under: Hive | Jack Straw | Maureen Bateson
Published on Friday 20 June 2014 at 2:15 pm
Improved rail services between Blackburn and Manchester moved a step closer today as the Council leader and local MPs lent their support to an agreement between Network Rail and Blackburn with Darwen Council to construct a new section of track which will allow more trains to use the route.
Filed under: Councillor | Jack Straw | Jake Berry | Kate Hollern | Network Rail | Nigel Evans | public transport | railway | Soundcloud | transport
Published on Thursday 12 June 2014 at 11:42 am
Blackburn Market will play host to a market stall on Friday, June 20 to provide older people with advice on how to reduce the risk of falls.
Filed under: Blackburn Markets | Councillor | DASH | Decent and Safe Homes | health and wellbeing | Mohammed Khan
Published on Wednesday 11 June 2014 at 10:51 am
Exciting new images have been unveiled of Blackburn’s £30m Cathedral Quarter development – from the air.
Filed under: Cathedral Quarter | Councillor | Maureen Bateson | regeneration
Published on Friday 6 June 2014 at 8:14 pm
Blackburn town centre is set to host a World Cup family fun day.
Taking place on Saturday, June 14, in front of Blackburn Town Hall from 1-4pm the event promises to build excitement for the tournament and England’s first game in Brazil against Italy later that day.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Brian Taylor | Councillor | football | sport | World Cup
Published on Thursday 5 June 2014 at 1:41 pm
Demolition of the Bear Hotel in Darwen is due to start on Monday.
The building has been vacant for nearly five years, becoming almost derelict as a result of a fire around three years ago.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen | demolition | Maureen Bateson
Published on Thursday 29 May 2014 at 10:52 am
A brand new IT system is being installed at Blackburn with Darwen Council’s libraries to improve services for residents.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | Darwen library | Kath Sutton | library
Published on Wednesday 28 May 2014 at 10:11 am
Blackburn museum and art gallery has launched a new website that will make finding out about the events and exhibitions hosted at the historic Blackburn building easier.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn is Open | Director of Culture | events | leisure and Young people | Martin Eden | Source Creative | website
Published on Wednesday 21 May 2014 at 3:09 pm
Sky Valley Mistress will be getting people into the party spirit for next month’s First Thursday Street Party.
