Yearly Archives: 2015
What’s on Monday, 4th January 2016 to Sunday, 10th January 2016
Published at: Wednesday 30 December 2015 at 4:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 4th January 2016 to Sunday, 10th January 2016.
Season’s greetings from Blackburn with Darwen Council
Published at: Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 12:50 pm
Here is the Council’s Christmas greeting for 2015 to all residents and their families.
Christmas appeals help children and families
Published at: Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 10:40 am
Local people are showing Christmas spirit and donating gifts and food to families in need.
Talking about the benefits of Dry January
Published at: Monday 21 December 2015 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen is backing Dry January again in 2016 – inviting people to sign up and join in with thousands of others taking a break from booze next month.
Fun festive selfies for fostering
Published at: Friday 18 December 2015 at 2:09 pm
Visitors to Blackburn Market got the chance to learn about fostering and take crazy Christmas photos for the launch of a new campaign.
Shorey Bank development
Published at: Friday 18 December 2015 at 10:57 am
The Government recently announced changes to the funding of registered providers of social housing including one per cent rent reductions every year for the next four years.
Stay on the right side of the line!
Published at: Friday 18 December 2015 at 10:34 am
Drivers caught using bus lanes in Blackburn and Darwen could face £60 fines when new enforcement cameras go live in the new year.
What’s on Monday, 21st December 2015 to Sunday, 3rd January 2016
Published at: Thursday 17 December 2015 at 6:14 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 21st December 2015 to Sunday, 3rd January 2016.
Keeping young people safe on our roads
Published at: Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:30 pm
Children have been given high visibility vests, as part of a drive to improve road safety outside a mosque.
Runners raise funds for brave Theo
Published at: Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:26 pm
CHARITABLE runners battled through wind, rain and plenty of mud to raise vital funds for a seriously ill little boy from Blackburn.
National social care charity backs Good Neighbours Awards
Published at: Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:16 pm
A national social care charity is to be a major sponsor of next year’s Good Neighbours Awards.
New road to drive opportunities for Darwen
Published at: Thursday 17 December 2015 at 11:31 am
Funding has been earmarked for a new road in Darwen that will see land made available to build a development of new homes.
Rovers Return for local footballing legend
Published at: Tuesday 15 December 2015 at 2:00 pm
Blackburn Rovers hero Alan Shearer was welcomed back to Blackburn with Darwen this week to officially open the new road named after him.
Public Opinion sought on Pennine Reach bus operation
Published at: Tuesday 15 December 2015 at 9:08 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling for feedback on its new agreement governing bus travel as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.
Event celebrates local volunteers
Published at: Monday 14 December 2015 at 11:34 am
A recent celebration event brought together people from all over Blackburn with Darwen to celebrate the work of local volunteers.
Borough gearing up to go dry this January
Published at: Monday 14 December 2015 at 11:27 am
Preparations for Dry January in Blackburn with Darwen are ramping up this week with a range of local sign-up sessions and events planned by the Council and its partners.
Council nominated for national award
Published at: Friday 11 December 2015 at 10:59 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been short-listed for a national award for driving business growth in the borough.
Mayor delivers festive cheer to postal workers
Published at: Friday 11 December 2015 at 10:39 am
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Faryad Hussain, has visited Royal Mail’s Blackburn Delivery Office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to postmen and women at their busiest time of year.
Council nominated for ‘Partnership of the Year’
Published at: Friday 11 December 2015 at 9:05 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been named as a finalist in a prestigious national competition.
What’s on Monday 14th December 2015 to Sunday, 20th December 2015
Published at: Thursday 10 December 2015 at 6:02 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 14th December 2015 to Sunday, 20th December 2015.
Festive fun for all the family this Sunday
Published at: 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.
It’s Take Two for Organ Health Campaign
Published at: Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 4:44 pm
An award-winning nurse and a community group have joined forces once again to launch an organ donation campaign that is directed towards the South Asian community.
Roadworks put on hold for festive period
Published at: Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 4:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced an embargo on road works during the remainder of December.
BITTER weather did not dampen the spirits of residents who turned up to have their say on the future of the stables at Turton Tower.
Published at: Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 10:40 am
The Friends of Turton Tower are working with The Turton Tower Trust to refurbish the 17th century building on the grounds of the tower in Chapeltown.