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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Defendant ordered to pay £85K in illegal cigarettes case
Published at: Tuesday 23 May 2023 at 6:25 pm
A Blackburn shop owner who was found guilty of nine offences relating to the sale of illicit tobacco has been ordered to pay £85,000.
National Festival of Making ‘Art in Manufacturing’ commissions revealed
Published at: Friday 19 May 2023 at 1:57 pm
Top artists are set to work with three of Blackburn with Darwen’s leading businesses as part of the National Festival of Making’s ‘Art in Manufacturing’ programme.
UK’s biggest free music festival Darwen Live returns once more
Published at: Friday 19 May 2023 at 1:53 pm
Next week will see the return of Darwen Live – the UK’s biggest free music festival.
NHS worker becomes Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2023 at 7:25 pm
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
New Café Harmony creating more culture in Blackburn as international food hub opens its doors
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10:53 am
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
Award-winning festival is back for 2023!
Published at: Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 12:06 pm
Make space in your diary – the National Festival of Making is back for 2023 and it’s not to be missed!
Blackburn with Darwen marks Foster Care Fortnight
Published at: Monday 15 May 2023 at 3:43 pm
Foster Care Fortnight is running from Monday 15 May – Sunday 28 May 2023 this year.
Fines of over £5,000 for residents who let rubbish pile up
Published at: Monday 15 May 2023 at 2:44 pm
Four Blackburn residents have been fined a total of £5,216 for allowing rubbish and animal waste to build up in yards outside their homes.
First-ever Western film to be celebrated in Blackburn
Published at: Wednesday 10 May 2023 at 2:55 pm
An impressive new piece of art celebrating the world’s first-ever Western film is set to be installed – right here in Blackburn!
Oak tree re-planted in Corporation Park to mark King Charles III Coronation
Published at: Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 5:07 pm
To commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6th an English Oak tree has been taken from King George V Playing Fields in Blackburn and re-planted in Corporation Park.
Our Mayor’s Birthday today is quite literally fit for a ‘KING’ after being given the Royal seal of approval!
Published at: Saturday 6 May 2023 at 10:22 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Mayor is celebrating the Birthday of his lifetime today saying it was cause for a double celebration when he met the King earlier this week!
Local Election results are in!
Published at: Friday 5 May 2023 at 11:01 am
The vote count has now finished at King George’s Hall for the 2023 Local Elections.
Children’s Centre helps make sweet Coronation memories
Published at: Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 9:25 am
Some families supported by children’s centres and Blackburn Foodbank will this week receive special biscuits to celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation.
If I Were King or Queen competition winners announced
Published at: Friday 28 April 2023 at 4:00 pm
The winners of the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Coronation-themed If I Were King/Queen competition have been announced.
International Workers’ Memorial Day marked in Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 27 April 2023 at 4:50 pm
King George’s Hall in Blackburn will be lit up on the evening of Friday 28 April, International Workers’ Memorial Day, as a mark of respect to workers who lost their lives at work.
Sad passing of former BwD Mayor
Published at: Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 5:43 pm
Condolences have been shared following the sad news about the death of former long-serving Blackburn with Darwen councillor Colin Rigby.
Council celebrates St George’s Day
Published at: Friday 21 April 2023 at 11:53 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council will mark St George’s Day with a very special message on its digital advertising screens.
Mayor shares Eid greetings
Published at: Thursday 20 April 2023 at 12:19 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a video message to share Eid greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.
One Voice launches new community initiative called #ItsOurEidToo
Published at: Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 3:12 pm
A new community cohesion initiative has been created by a local Blackburn resident to share the joys of Eid.
Local Election – proxy vote deadline
Published at: Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 12:38 pm
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote in this year’s local election is 5pm on Tuesday, April 25th.
Pets take a leading role in voter ID campaign
Published at: Friday 14 April 2023 at 3:01 pm
Move over Susanna Reid and Dan Walker there’s two new, news hounders in town!
Blackburn Bus Station to welcome back COVID vaccination centre
Published at: Friday 14 April 2023 at 2:51 pm
A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre is back at Blackburn Bus Station next week as the NHS’s Spring Booster campaign gets underway.
Don’t miss out – there are only a few days left to register to vote!
Published at: Thursday 13 April 2023 at 10:16 am
The deadline is approaching for people to register to vote in this year’s local elections.
Mayor shares Easter greetings
Published at: Thursday 6 April 2023 at 12:36 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a video message to share Easter greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.
