Closure order on Blackburn takeaway

Published at: Thursday 31 December 2020 at 1:58 pm

A Blackburn takeaway has been closed after breaching planning rules.

Letting the New Year in with a doorstep disco

Published at: Thursday 31 December 2020 at 1:24 pm

A group of neighbours are planning a dance party from their doorsteps to welcome in the New Year.

Council services affected by Tier 4 restrictions

Published at: Thursday 31 December 2020 at 12:42 pm

The Tier 4 restrictions for Blackburn with Darwen have an impact on some Council services.

Government confirms delayed start of new school term

Published at: Thursday 31 December 2020 at 10:44 am

The government has confirmed that the start of the new school term will be delayed for all secondary and college students, to allow schools and colleges to put in place rapid testing programmes.

This week’s coronavirus column

Published at: Thursday 31 December 2020 at 10:15 am

Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.

Government moves whole of Lancashire to Tier 4

Published at: Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 3:54 pm

The government has confirmed that the whole of Lancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen, will move to Tier 4 of the Coronavirus restrictions from Thursday 31 December.

We’re Learning English Together!

Published at: Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 9:46 am

The first learners to complete an innovative English language programme are feeling more confident about speaking English in public.

Rovers’ 2021 goal is welcoming fans back to Ewood Park

Published at: Monday 28 December 2020 at 2:13 pm

Blackburn Rovers stars are looking forward to a time when supporters can be welcomed back into the stadium.

This week’s coronavirus column

Published at: Thursday 24 December 2020 at 11:27 am

Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.

Christmas and New Year building opening times 2020

Published at: Wednesday 23 December 2020 at 2:17 pm

These are the opening times for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buildings over the Christmas period.

Big development approved at major Blackburn town centre gateway

Published at: Wednesday 23 December 2020 at 10:03 am

The Council has approved a major development proposal for a new petrol station complex.

Council Leader shares Christmas message

Published at: Tuesday 22 December 2020 at 5:13 pm

Councillor Mohammed Khan, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, has shared a message of positivity ahead of the Christmas period.

The Season of Good Will in Darwen

Published at: 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.

Pupils celebrate ‘virtual’ Christmas with a difference at Blackburn school

Published at: Monday 21 December 2020 at 12:47 pm

This may be a very different Christmas to the ones we are used to, but this hasn’t stopped The Redeemer Primary School from having plenty of festive fun

The School, on Jack Walker Way in Blackburn, has been pulling out all the stops to make this Christmas special despite the ongoing pandemic.

Statement on Christmas carol services from the Director of Public Health

Published at: Friday 18 December 2020 at 12:58 pm

A message from Dominic Harrison, Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health, on Christmas carol services:

Christmas carol services are part and parcel of Christmas and in normal times it would be unthinkable to stop the community coming together for such celebrations.

More online history from Blackburn Museum

Published at: Friday 18 December 2020 at 11:04 am

A new episode of local history lessons from Blackburn Museum series ‘Tales from the Collections’ is streaming now on their YouTube channel for residents to enjoy.

Business investment still building in Blackburn despite challenging times

Published at: Friday 18 December 2020 at 10:04 am

New businesses have been given the green light by the Council to start building their firms on one of Blackburn’s prime development sites.

Give the gift of the great outdoors

Published at: Friday 18 December 2020 at 10:02 am

The festive season traditionally sees an exchange of gifts, and this year, following social distancing restrictions of course, will be no different.

Festive cheer for Mayor’s Christmas comp winner!

Published at: Thursday 17 December 2020 at 2:47 pm

Children from across Blackburn with Darwen have been getting creative in a bid to have their design used for the Mayor’s Christmas card.

Government confirms Tier 3 for whole of Lancashire

Published at: Thursday 17 December 2020 at 12:07 pm

The government has confirmed that Blackburn with Darwen and the whole of Lancashire will remain in Tier 3.

Youth Action thank you to BwD key workers

Published at: Thursday 17 December 2020 at 12:05 pm

Local charity Youth Action organised an amazing letter-writing effort to thank key workers in Blackburn with Darwen.

Take a look inside the new ‘pods’ as first guests welcomed in to help maintain Blackburn with Darwen’s commitment to a roof over every residents head

Published at: Thursday 17 December 2020 at 11:31 am

Ten individual pods set up at the former Shadsworth Leisure Centre site in Blackburn to as part of our SWEP (Severe Winter Emergency Protocol) have welcomed their first guests.

This week’s coronavirus column

Published at: Thursday 17 December 2020 at 9:23 am

Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.

It doesn’t have to be lonely this Christmas – you can get support from a telephone befriender

Published at: Thursday 17 December 2020 at 9:13 am

Support is available for anyone who is struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness during the festive season and beyond.