Where to get vaccinated over the New Year weekend

Published at: Thursday 30 December 2021 at 11:59 am

Give your 2022 a boost! Get vaccinated over the New Year weekend.

See the New Year in safely

Published at: Thursday 30 December 2021 at 10:12 am

In the run-up to the New Year, many people across Lancashire plan to celebrate with friends and family.

Spotlight opportunity for local businesses to feature in our Shuttle magazine

Published at: Wednesday 29 December 2021 at 5:18 pm

Do you run a café, shop, restaurant or local food business in Blackburn or Darwen?

The 39 places bidding to become a city for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Published at: Wednesday 29 December 2021 at 3:45 pm

Blackburn is joined by the likes of Bournemouth, Reading, Doncaster and Wrexham who are also in the running for the accolade – which also includes British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the first time.

This week’s Coronavirus Column

Published at: Thursday 23 December 2021 at 10:34 am

Dominic Harrison: Director of Public Health and Wellbeing; Blackburn with Darwen

I think that England will inevitably have to follow Wales, Scotland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Finland, Germany and many other European countries and bring in further control measures to contain the spread of Omicron shortly after Christmas.

How to get tested for Covid over Christmas & New Year

Published at: Wednesday 22 December 2021 at 7:30 pm

Even over the festive bank holidays, Covid testing sites will remain open in Blackburn with Darwen.

BBC2 festive special sends message to pregnant women to get vaccinated

Published at: Wednesday 22 December 2021 at 1:38 pm

A moving case study to be featured in an uplifting BBC2 Christmas special with Gareth Malone this Thursday will highlight the risks of pregnant women not getting vaccinated against Covid.

Council Leader and Mayor share their Christmas messages

Published at: 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.

Tips for completing the Covid contact tracing online form

Published at: Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 8:53 am

Anyone who tests positive for Covid is asked to provide details of their recent contacts.

Christmas and New Year 2021 opening times for Council buildings

Published at: Monday 20 December 2021 at 3:48 pm

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

City status conversation as Council Leader receives CBE

Published at: Monday 20 December 2021 at 11:25 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan has received his CBE at Windsor Castle from Prince William.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to #BackingBlackburnPhotography

Published at: Friday 17 December 2021 at 5:38 pm

Almost 600 images were shared with us using the #BackingBlackburnPhotography, showing huge support across the borough for Blackburn’s City Bid!

Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders respond to local authority funding announcement

Published at: Friday 17 December 2021 at 4:52 pm

Today the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for next year and Council leaders here have reacted to the news.

Wainwright Bridge makeover timelapse film

Published at: Friday 17 December 2021 at 4:19 pm

We know how much our residents love football and their home team, and we’re proud of our borough’s newest focal point – Wainwright Bridge adorned in the club’s famous blue and white colours.

Government confirms £25m deal for Darwen!

Published at: Friday 17 December 2021 at 1:44 pm

The Darwen Town Deal Board is celebrating after the Government confirmed it’s officially signed off on £25m of funding for the town – the maximum amount available.

Running stories: Christine Warrington

Published at: Friday 17 December 2021 at 1:42 pm

Running Mayor for Blackburn and Darwen, Andrew Gardner, is man on a mission to get more of us into our trainers and out of the house making running part of our wellbeing self-care:

“Running is for anyone – that’s one of the reason’s it’s so great is that you literally go at your own pace, and whatever ability level you’re at is fine as you get started.”

BBC Christmas special celebrates Blackburn’s community spirit

Published at: Friday 17 December 2021 at 10:14 am

Blackburn’s resilience and community spirit will be celebrated next week in a festive BBC2 special on Thursday 23 December with celebrity choirmaster Gareth Malone.

Christmas kindness for care leavers in BwD

Published at: Friday 17 December 2021 at 8:03 am

Almost £3,000 was raised to create individual gift bags for care leavers this month.

Free transport help on offer to get people to their vaccinations

Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:55 pm

Free transport is now available in Blackburn and Darwen if you need help to get to your Covid vaccination appointment.

Prof Dominic Harrison’s column: The rise of Omicron

Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:29 pm

Covid Omicron cases across Lancashire continue to rise, adding to the existing rising case rate of the Covid Delta variant.

Second dose appointments to open for 12 to 15 year olds

Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:20 pm

The Government has announced that 12 to 15 year olds will be able to get their second Covid vaccine dose from Monday, December 20^th.

£250m ‘Blueprint’ for Blackburn Town Centre

Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 9:50 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council has published its £250m concept masterplan for Blackburn town centre, including the former Thwaites brewery site, as part of the Council’s draft Local Plan proposals, which will help shape development for the next 10 years and beyond.

Five residents prosecuted for waste offences

Published at: Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 6:08 pm

Five residents in Blackburn with Darwen have been fined and prosecuted after failing to dispose of their waste properly.

Community centre volunteers celebrate 10 years

Published at: Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 5:24 pm

Accrington Road community centre volunteers held a 10 year celebration event this weekend.