Published on Thursday 12 December 2024 at 9:40 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Brian Taylor has chosen a photograph of a local landmark taken by a local resident as the focus of this year’s mayoral Christmas card.
Published on Thursday 21 December 2023 at 9:49 am
Christmas and the festive holidays can be a tough time for many people – for many reasons.
Filed under: Christmas | help | mental health | New Year | support
Published on Thursday 21 December 2023 at 9:41 am
While many council services will be operating as normal throughout the festive period, some buildings will be closed over Christmas and New Year.
Filed under: Blackburn | Christmas | Christmas opening | Christmas opening times | Darwen
Published on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 11:53 am
With the festive season approaching, now is the time to make sure you are protected against flu and Covid.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Christmas | covid | flu | pop-up | public health | Stay Well | vaccine | Winter
Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 12:02 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 11:59 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Published on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 3:23 pm
Blackburn Rovers Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s joint initiative, The One Community Fund, has been offering support to families across the borough this Christmas.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers Community Trust | Christmas
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 10:18 am
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people – if you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, are experiencing a low mood right now or are struggling to cope, there is support available.
Filed under: Christmas | help | mental health support | New Year | support
Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 2:38 pm
Blackburn Cathedral has been chosen by the BBC to host its Christmas services and for the first time in the corporation’s history it will be broadcasting at the same venue on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn Cathedral Square | Christmas
Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 12:29 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Coun Suleman Khonat has chosen the photograph which is the focus of the annual Mayoral Christmas card, and it is a local landmark.
Published on Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 12:41 pm
As Christmas Day approaches, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan, CBE and Mayor, Cllr Derek Hardman are sending special Christmas wishes to all residents in the borough and beyond.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas greetings | Mayor of Blackburn
Published on Monday 20 December 2021 at 3:48 pm
These are the opening times for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buildings over the Christmas period.
Filed under: Christmas | closing | Council buildings | New Year | Opening
Published on Monday 13 December 2021 at 3:50 pm
People aged 18 and over will be able to book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.
Filed under: Booster vaccine | Christmas | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Government | over 18
Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 1:55 pm
A heart-warming winter campaign encouraging people to send Christmas cards to residents in local care homes has launched.
Filed under: Cards for Kindness | Care Homes | Christmas | Councillor | Festive | Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership | Leader | Mohammed Khan
Published on Tuesday 22 December 2020 at 1:57 pm
When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety and the serious ramifications this would bring both for people’s livelihoods and wellbeing.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Phil Riley | Shop Darwen
Published on Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 5:07 pm
Things are looking up for Darwen Town Centre with the reopening of more retail across the town following the ending of the second national lockdown.
Filed under: Christmas | Darwen Town Centre | Mayor of Darwen | Shop Darwen
Published on Friday 4 December 2020 at 2:30 pm
Festive cheer is coming to Blackburn with Darwen this weekend with pop-up Christmas markets taking place in both towns.
Filed under: Christmas | covid | market | Phil Riley | pop-up
Published on Monday 21 September 2020 at 2:11 pm
Changes are being made to upcoming events in the borough.
Christmas could look a little different in Blackburn and Darwen this year – but the festive spirit is still here with a reimagined programme of events.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Festive | Neil Dagnall | remembrance
Published on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at 11:44 am
Christmas is just a week away – don’t forget to sort your repeat prescriptions.
People who are on repeat medication such as those with long term health condition, for instance asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, are being reminded not to leave it too late to get their repeat prescriptions.
Filed under: Christmas | GP | medications | New Year | Repeat Prescriptions
Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm
There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.
Filed under: Christmas | community | events | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Monday 24 December 2018 at 10:27 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has joined with the council’s leader in wishing all residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Filed under: Christmas | Cllr Mohammed Khan | Leader | The Mayor
Published on Thursday 13 December 2018 at 11:41 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Councillor Saima Afzal has lent her support to a project that highlights how the local Muslim community appreciate the festive season.
Filed under: Christmas | community | Festive | Integration
Published on Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 11:14 am
It’s ho ho hoped that hundreds of fundraisers will take up the challenge of running Blackburn town centre’s first ever Santa Dash.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Cathedral Square | Christmas | Harry Catherall | Santa Dash
Published on Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 10:29 am
A safety spot check on taxis in Darwen found all of them in a safe condition.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Darwen | Jim Smith | Taxi safety checks
Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 9:35 am
Saturday 24 November, King William Street, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Blackburn’s Christmas lights will be switched on this year by the town’s very own singing sensation, Grace Davies.
Filed under: Blackburn Christmas Lights | Christmas | Grace Davies | GraceDavies
Published on Friday 9 November 2018 at 10:13 am
Pop superstar and Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle will be lighting up Darwen’s Christmas event this year.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On | Darwen | Darwen Market Square | Nadine Coyle | Rock FM
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:14 am
Small Business Saturday UK has kicked off its national bus tour of the country in Blackburn – former winners of the coveted High Street of the Year Award.
Filed under: business | Christmas | Cllr Riley | Phil Riley | small business
Published on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 3:44 pm
A bumper festive calendar with Christmas market, parades and dashing santas is heading to Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Blackburn BID have announced a packed programme of festive fun for Christmas 2018, kicking off with the Christmas Lights Switch On Show on Saturday, November 24th.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | Christmas | Christmas LIghts | Christmas Market | Festive
Published on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at 1:55 pm
If you make crafty goods, interesting produce or have something special to sell, Darwen Market wants to hear from you!
Filed under: Christmas | Darwen Market | pop-up stalls
Published on Thursday 21 December 2017 at 1:53 pm
The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with Blackburn with Darwen Council, We Stand Together and local community groups to host a get together for people who feel lonely or isolated this festive season.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Christmas | Mince Pie Moments | The Mall
Published on Wednesday 6 December 2017 at 12:46 pm
Blackburn and Darwen Leisure Centres are holding a Christmas jumper competition and a Foodbank collection on December 15th.
Filed under: Blackburn Leisure Centre | Christmas | competition
Published on Tuesday 5 December 2017 at 10:23 am
Parties and events are taking place across Blackburn community centres this festive period.
There will be a Christmas Lunch and Party at Greenfields Community Centre on Thursday, December 14th from 12:30pm onwards.
Filed under: Blackburn | Christmas | community centres
Published on Thursday 22 December 2016 at 10:08 am
The countdown to Christmas has begun, so here’s some useful information to help you recycle more over the festive season.
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 3:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents and organisations have been spreading the festive cheer by donating gifts and for local children and young people this Christmas.
Filed under: Christmas | donations | gifts | Maureen Bateson
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:05 pm
Fireworks will fly this weekend as Blackburn celebrates winning the national Great British High Street awards with a grand finale Christmas event for all the family.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Great British High Street
Published on Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:13 am
An army of Nutcracker king soldiers will descend on Blackburn this weekend as the Blackburn BID launches its Giant Nutcracker Trail for Small Business Saturday.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Nutcracker | Small Business Saturday
Published on Wednesday 2 November 2016 at 10:51 am
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been announced as the latest celebrity to join the line-up for Blackburn’s sci-fi themed Christmas Lights Switch On.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas LIghts | Coronation Street | Switch on
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 1:34 pm
Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer finalists in the ITV Britain’s Got Talent show have been announced as star guests taking part in a special sci-fi themed Christmas light switch on and dance show in Blackburn.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 12:50 pm
Here is the Council’s Christmas greeting for 2015 to all residents and their families.
The image was chosen because of the popularity of the grandmother and child sculpture and to showcase the investment taking place in the Cathedral Quarter.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas opening times | Councillor | Harry Catherall | Mohammed Khan | Season's greetings
Published on Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 10:40 am
Local people are showing Christmas spirit and donating gifts and food to families in need.
PM+M Chartered Accountants in Blackburn has donated Christmas presents for local children this festive season.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 9 December 2015 at 12:58 pm
Join this year’s Santa Stroll taking place at Blackburn’s Witton Park on Sunday, December 13th.
Filed under: Christmas | Witton Park
Published on Monday 7 December 2015 at 3:09 pm
Titan the Robot is visiting Blackburn Market for a pre-Christmas treat.
The famous robot will be doing some Christmas shopping at Blackburn Market on Sunday, December 13.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Christmas | Councillor | Phil Riley | Titan the Robot
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 2:57 pm
This year’s Christmas Lights Switch On in Blackburn takes place this Thursday, November 19 and a line-up of stars will be there to tempt all the family to the town centre for the party of the year.
Filed under: Alesha Dixon | Blackburn | Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On | Councillor | Phil Riley | The Bee radio
Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:48 pm
Blackburn’s newest art venue will open their doors next month for a series of seasonal lantern-making workshops in the run up to Christmas to get the people of Blackburn feeling festive.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | lantern parade | Phil Riley | The Bureau
Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:43 pm
Hot off the press in time for half term, 30,000 copies of the Blackburn BID’s 32 page free Christmas event guide will be delivered to Blackburn Market this Friday ready for distribution across the town as Blackburn gears up for an exciting programme of festive partnership events and activities.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:37 pm
Two of Blackburn’s most iconic heritage buildings will be in the spotlight with a dramatic display of colour and light for the town’s Christmas extravaganza.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 4 November 2015 at 3:32 pm
With the Christmas shopping season fast approaching the Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) is tempting customers back to see the changes with an innovative monthly award scheme encouraging them to discover the difference in the town.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | Christmas
Published on Monday 22 December 2014 at 2:41 pm
Here are the opening times for some of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s main services across the borough over Christmas and New Year.
Filed under: Blackburn | Christmas | Darwen | New Year 2015 | Opening Times
Published on Monday 22 December 2014 at 10:54 am
The Week commencing December 22 will remain the same except for Christmas Day collection. This will move to Saturday 27th December.
Filed under: Christmas
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 1:37 pm
Volunteers are visiting residents at both the Hospital and the Hospice on Christmas Day to give presents and spend some time with people who may not have anyone able to visit them at this special time of year.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Salim Sidat | Soundcloud | Volunteers
