News

Cllr Khan talks about Shorey Bank housing with care development

Published at: Wednesday 27 August 2014 at 3:33 pm

Cllr Mohammed Khan, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, talks about the housing with care development at Shorey Bank, close to Darwen town centre.

New housing with care development for older people in Darwen

Published at: Tuesday 26 August 2014 at 9:50 am

Older people in Darwen are to benefit from a major new housing with care development.

Artists Launch Pop Up Shop

Published at: Friday 22 August 2014 at 3:34 pm

A new pop-up shop showcasing the work of local artists is due to open in Blackburn town centre.

Borough Set to Shine Brighter.

Published at: Friday 22 August 2014 at 9:27 am

Over the next few months the streets and roads of the borough will shine a little brighter, as new LED lanterns are installed.

Drop-in Sessions for New Inpatient Facility

Published at: Thursday 21 August 2014 at 3:29 pm

Local residents in Blackburn and surrounding areas are invited to attend a drop-in session being held by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust to find out about a proposed new inpatient facility.

Road safety champion appointed

Published at: Thursday 21 August 2014 at 3:26 pm

A road safety champion for Blackburn with Darwen has been appointed.

New university students urged to receive ‘meningococcal C’ vaccine

Published at: Thursday 21 August 2014 at 10:03 am

Public Health England is calling on students beginning university in September to ensure they are immunised against meningococcal C infections before enrolling.

Commuters travelling by bus after 7pm benefit from lower fares

Published at: Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 2:16 pm

People are being invited to take advantage of new lower bus fares after 7pm.

Do you want to win fabulous prizes and save money?

Published at: Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 1:02 pm

People across Blackburn and Darwen are being encouraged to get a personalised travel plan and be in with a chance of winning lots of great prizes.

Blackburn Beat Lineup Announced!

Published at: Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 12:19 pm

The Blackburn Beat festival, which is happening this August bank holiday (Saturday 23rd), announced its full programming line-up this week.

New housing development scheme unveiled

Published at: Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 11:24 am

A new £2million housing development scheme has been unveiled in Little Harwood.

£1m Investment to transform cancer care in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 9:35 am

A partnership of local health organisations have announced a one million pound investment to radically transform cancer care in the area.

Your Call event full of community spirit braves weather

Published at: Tuesday 19 August 2014 at 4:25 pm

The community of East Rural braved the bad weather, and over the course of a two day Your Call event collected over 20 bags of rubbish.

Trading Standards check into Hajj Tour Operators

Published at: Tuesday 19 August 2014 at 1:06 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Trading Standards Officers are teaming up with a national task force to tackle illegal Hajj tour operators.

Keeping you in the loop !

Published at: Friday 15 August 2014 at 10:11 am

The first amazing steel loop sections, which will form a central part of the new Blackburn bus station, have arrived on site.

Blackburn Beat 2014

Published at: Thursday 14 August 2014 at 2:58 pm

Blackburn Beat, a new one day festival aims to celebrate Blackburn and all it has to offer.

Have a sizzling and safe barbecue

Published at: Wednesday 13 August 2014 at 3:12 pm

If you’re aiming to round off your summer with a barbecue in the garden or park, Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have served up some advice to help make it a success.

Community group marks First World War Centenary

Published at: Wednesday 13 August 2014 at 12:08 pm

Residents gathered together to learn about what life was like during the First World War, with talks, music and memorabilia, after receiving First World War Your Call grant funding.

Artists display latest works in Blackburn homecoming

Published at: Tuesday 12 August 2014 at 3:19 pm

A Blackburn born artist and her partner will showcase their works in Blackburn town Centre this Thursday, all the way from the USA.

Celebrate World Photo Day and your family could win a digital camera bundle

Published at: Tuesday 12 August 2014 at 1:40 pm

On August 19th we celebrate World Photo Day and for this year, businesses, organisations and social groups across the globe are being encouraged to engage their communities with the power of photography.

Local Business Receives Grant Funding

Published at: Monday 11 August 2014 at 4:19 pm

A £9,000 grant from Blackburn with Darwen Council has been awarded to a company that has relocated to Darwen.

Matchday Traffic: Blackburn Rovers v Cardiff City

Published at: Friday 8 August 2014 at 3:21 pm

We have been informed by the National Grid that, due to ongoing works Aqueduct Road is to remain closed today, and unable to reopen in time for the Blackburn Rovers v Cardiff City game tonight.

Blackburn during the First World War Belgian Refugee Crisis

Published at: Friday 8 August 2014 at 3:12 pm

At the beginning of the First World War, there was a large influx of refugees leaving the fighting in Belgium, and the borough played a large role, taking in many refugees fleeing the battlefields in Belgium.

Libraries and Information Service Celebrates Grant Funding

Published at: Thursday 7 August 2014 at 5:03 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service celebrates £10,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant

Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Serivce has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) ‘First World War: Then and Now’ grant.