Don’t be scared, just be prepared

Published at: Monday 31 December 2018 at 9:00 am

Have you considered how to help protect yourself, your family and home in the case of an emergency such as flooding, severe weather, snow, power outages or evacuations?

Darwen Tower named a top 10 place to walk in the country

Published at: Friday 28 December 2018 at 12:02 pm

Darwen Tower has been crowned a top ten great place to walk as recognised by readers of a national newspaper.

New chapter for Darwen’s Junior Library

Published at: Monday 24 December 2018 at 11:23 am

Darwen’s Junior Library has got a new look for the New Year!

Christmas message from our Mayor and Leader

Published at: 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.

Christmas and New Year opening times

Published at: Friday 21 December 2018 at 11:29 am

These are the opening times for some of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s main services across the borough over Christmas and New Year.

Council leader welcomes award launch

Published at: Thursday 20 December 2018 at 2:25 pm

Council leader Mohammed Khan has welcomed the launch of this year’s leader’s award.

Christmas carols and songs galore at festive concert

Published at: Tuesday 18 December 2018 at 11:55 am

Blackburn People’s Choir is inviting everyone to a Christmas carol concert.

Secondary pupils pose challenging questions

Published at: Tuesday 18 December 2018 at 11:04 am

Young people from seven different Blackburn with Darwen secondary schools posed big questions at a Question Time style event held in Blackburn Town Hall last week.

Festival returns to lights up Blackburn

Published at: Monday 17 December 2018 at 9:43 am

Hundreds of people turned out at the weekend to enjoy Blackburn’s Festival of Light.

Don’t leave it too late to order your repeat prescriptions

Published at: Monday 17 December 2018 at 9:00 am

With just over a week to go until Christmas, people with long term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, lung and heart disease are being reminded not to leave it too late to get their repeat prescriptions.

Community group shares festive message

Published at: 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.

Pharmacy opening times over Christmas and New Year

Published at: Wednesday 12 December 2018 at 2:13 pm

Over the holiday period your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or having to go to hospital.

Wheels in motion to recruit volunteer drivers

Published at: Tuesday 11 December 2018 at 11:43 am

The Royal Voluntary Service is looking for drivers to join its Community Transport Team.

It is not too late to protect yourself from flu

Published at: Monday 10 December 2018 at 2:08 pm

Health bosses from NHS East Lancashire and NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are reminding those who are eligible for their free winter flu vaccines and boosters to visit their doctor or local pharmacy if they haven’t already done so.

Blackburn’s National Festival of Making scoops Best Non-Music Festival at the prestigious UK Festival Awards

Published at: Friday 7 December 2018 at 5:00 pm

Councillor Phil Riley Executive Member for Regeneration and Growth said:

This is a remarkable accolade for the town and for all involved.

Council Tax Support Scheme in Blackburn with Darwen to change

Published at: Friday 7 December 2018 at 3:02 pm

The Council Tax Support Scheme in Blackburn with Darwen will change for 2019/2020.

Car park boost for Lammack School

Published at: Friday 7 December 2018 at 2:39 pm

Parents dropping off children at Lammack Primary School now have a brand new car park close by.

Plans submitted for exciting new Lower Darwen development

Published at: Friday 7 December 2018 at 11:29 am

An outline planning application to transform a vacant site near Junction 4 of the M65 has been submitted by developers Barnfield Blackburn Ltd.

Minister visits Blackburn with Darwen to help launch Our Community, Our Future social integration strategy

Published at: Thursday 6 December 2018 at 5:02 pm

Exciting plans to boost the borough’s economic prosperity and build stronger, more integrated communities have been launched.

Youngsters’ walk offers food for thought

Published at: Thursday 6 December 2018 at 2:12 pm

A group of youngsters from Blackburn with Darwen have been praised for undertaking a five mile walk to highlight the issue of child food poverty.

Fuel poverty campaign highlights dangerous coping strategies

Published at: Thursday 6 December 2018 at 2:03 pm

A campaign has been launched to highlight the desperate and unsafe coping strategies being adopted across the UK by people living in fuel poverty, with those affected in Blackburn with Darwen urged to seek help.

Santa Dash is coming to town!

Published at: 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.

Celebration event for volunteers is in the bag!

Published at: Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 11:13 am

Blackburn with Darwen’s loyal army of litter-pickers have been thanked at a special celebration event.

Taxi safety checks success in Darwen

Published at: Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 10:29 am

A safety spot check on taxis in Darwen found all of them in a safe condition.