Blackburn College
Published on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 5:06 pm
A free family fun cyber day is taking place on Saturday, February 8, at Blackburn College with lots of cyber and digital activities in collaboration with local community groups IMO and OneVoice.
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Published on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 4:50 pm
An artist whose work was featured in both Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery and was commissioned for Blackburn’s biannual ‘British Textile Biennial’ is one of four shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2024.
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Published on Monday 31 July 2023 at 3:19 pm
Funding has been agreed for the landmark site to become dynamic hub of adult learning, advanced skills and community activities in the heart of the town.
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Published on Thursday 25 May 2023 at 11:18 am
A partnership between Blackburn College, EE, DWP Local Jobcentres and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has created a pathway into work for more than 40 local people.
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Published on Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 10:19 am
Blackburn with Darwen businesses who have taken part in the borough’s social integration programme have celebrated their ongoing work to make their workplaces more diverse and inclusive.
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Published on Friday 6 March 2020 at 11:44 am
One of the borough’s largest social housing providers is reviewing its recruitment practices after taking part in a programme to help local workforces become more diverse.
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Published on Wednesday 9 October 2019 at 12:33 pm
Blackburn College has delivered a new programme designed to give Lancashire’s employers access to skills, training and resources that will enable them to develop harmonious and diverse workforces.
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Published on Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 10:46 am
The best of Blackburn and Darwen was on show during the annual Mayor’s Civic Tour
Mayor of Blackburn Councillor Pat McFall and Mayoress Lucie Higham took mayors and mayoresses from Lancashire to see some of the borough’s highlights..
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Published on Thursday 5 October 2017 at 10:52 am
Blackburn will host a national conference focusing on the manuscript and coin collection at Blackburn Museum.
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Published on Friday 12 May 2017 at 9:00 am
An innovative Council and education alliance promises to set the national standard for joint working to drive economic growth and promote opportunities for residents and businesses.
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Published on Tuesday 24 May 2016 at 10:47 am
An innovative new pilot scheme has been launched for people who want to be part of the exciting programme of events organized by the Blackburn BID starting next month with Countryside Comes to Town on Saturday, June 25.
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Published on Tuesday 29 September 2015 at 2:11 pm
Graphic Design degree students from Blackburn College have won the chance for their innovative designs to be used in a new campaign to highlight the dangers of so-called ‘legal high’ drugs.
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Published on Tuesday 4 August 2015 at 9:27 am
Rain did not dampen spirits at a health event held in Corporation Park, Blackburn.
The One Voice Mela, incorporating the Baiter Sehat project in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council was sponsored by Blackburn College.
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Published on Thursday 30 April 2015 at 2:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackburn College have linked up on a project to provide practical work experience for students with additional and learning support needs.
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Published on Thursday 26 March 2015 at 2:19 pm
A community art and horticultural project to transform a station in Blackburn on the East Lancashire line has been awarded £2,000.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:29 pm
Double Olympic Gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE praised the new Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre during the official opening ceremony today, saying she hoped it inspired future athletes.
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Published on Monday 16 March 2015 at 2:35 pm
These are just some of the activities being held at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre for an open weekend on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22.
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Published on Thursday 5 March 2015 at 4:45 pm
Aspiring graphic designers from Blackburn College have lent their talents to support Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption campaign, Let’s Adopt.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 11:19 am
Young people looking for employment in 2015 are being invited to one of the largest “Jobs Fair” in the borough.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 1:26 pm
Olympic freestyle swimmer Rebecca Adlington is set to open Blackburn’s new £13.5m Sports and Leisure Centre in March.
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Published on Monday 12 January 2015 at 4:04 pm
The 2015 Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards has been officially launched in association with Blackburn College and Capita with the aim of celebrating the best of business in the Borough.
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Published on Thursday 2 October 2014 at 9:40 am
New pictures released today show work progressing at Blackburn Leisure Centre.
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Published on Wednesday 6 August 2014 at 11:37 am
Free health and Social Care training is available for volunteers, as part of the ‘Your Neighbour your Call’ scheme.
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Published on Friday 23 May 2014 at 9:47 am
Walk to Work Week is a national celebration of walking to encourage people to think about the way they travel.
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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.
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Published on Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 12:50 pm
This month’s First Thursday sees Emmy awarding winning filmmaker and ‘local lad done good’, David Barnes, hosting a session about his career in film making.
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Published on Thursday 6 March 2014 at 4:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Stop Smoking Service offers a range of personalised support to help you stop smoking.
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Published on Wednesday 5 March 2014 at 4:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing No Smoking Day, taking place next Wednesday March 12.
This year’s day has a ‘V for Victory’ theme which is aimed at inspiring people to win their fight against smoking.
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