Published on Thursday 8 May 2025 at 9:54 am
In a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of World War II, 20-year-old Aaminah from Blackburn has unveiled a vibrant crochet postbox topper to commemorate Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Filed under: Armed Forces | crochet | VEDay
Published on Friday 2 May 2025 at 3:46 pm
Thursday 8 May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day – the historic date in 1945 when World War II ended in Europe.
Filed under: activities | Armed Forces | Armed Forces Day | remembrance | VE Day
Published on Friday 17 June 2022 at 3:47 pm
On Monday Blackburn with Darwen will join many councils across the country in the annual raising of flags to show our support for our Armed Forces.
Filed under: Armed Forces | Armed Forces Day | Deputy mayor | mayor
Published on Tuesday 4 June 2019 at 8:30 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Deputy Mayor will attend short ceremonies to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday 6 June.
Filed under: Armed Forces | D-Day
Published on Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will receive three paving stones, to commemorate each recipients of the Victoria Cross within the borough during the First World War.
Filed under: Armed Forces | commemoration | graves | memorial | Trevor Maxfield | Veterans | Victoria Cross | World War One Commemorations
