News

Care technology giving Ibrar independence

Published at: Wednesday 4 June 2014 at 11:23 am

Hi-tech devices are giving local people with learning disabilities extra peace of mind.

New library system

Published at: Thursday 29 May 2014 at 10:52 am

A brand new IT system is being installed at Blackburn with Darwen Council’s libraries to improve services for residents.

Museum launches new website

Published at: Wednesday 28 May 2014 at 10:11 am

Blackburn museum and art gallery has launched a new website that will make finding out about the events and exhibitions hosted at the historic Blackburn building easier.

Local approach to adult care technology hailed

Published at: Friday 23 May 2014 at 4:13 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s approach to the commissioning of assistive living technology has been held up as an example of good practice in a new report.

Could you foster or adopt a local child

Published at: Friday 23 May 2014 at 3:41 pm

Ever thought about fostering? Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering team is holding a a drop-in fostering information evening on May 29, 6pm-8pm, at Shadsworth Children’s Centre, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, when there will be the opportunity to speak to social workers and existing foster carers.

New website makes it even easier to share car journeys

Published at: Friday 23 May 2014 at 3:28 pm

Sharing car journeys, petrol and parking costs has been made easier for people in Blackburn and Darwen thanks to a website revamp.

Walkers clock up 150 miles during Walk to Work Week

Published at: Friday 23 May 2014 at 9:47 am

Walk to Work Week is a national celebration of walking to encourage people to think about the way they travel.

Local band gets Blackburn ready to party

Published at: Wednesday 21 May 2014 at 3:09 pm

Sky Valley Mistress will be getting people into the party spirit for next month’s First Thursday Street Party.

Men over 65 advised to screen for abdominal condition

Published at: Tuesday 20 May 2014 at 2:55 pm

Blackburn with Darwen men turning 65 are being encouraged to take up a screening invite for a potentially fatal abdominal condition – with those already aged over 65 able to refer themselves in to the service.

Innovative Council uses Snapchat to increase voter turnout

Published at: Monday 19 May 2014 at 2:34 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council has become the first authority in the country to use photo messaging app Snapchat in a bid to increase voter turnout in this month’s elections.

Event drums up support for foster care

Published at: Monday 19 May 2014 at 2:07 pm

Shoppers stopped in their tracks when Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering team staged a high profile – and noisy – stunt in The Mall today (Friday, May 16) as part of national Foster Care Fortnight (May 12-25).

Join Blackburn’s Sky bike rides

Published at: Monday 19 May 2014 at 1:47 pm

Cyclists in the borough are being urged to get on their bikes and sign-up for free, fun, family bike rides this summer.

Vandals put sport pitches at risk

Published at: Monday 19 May 2014 at 12:33 pm

Thoughtless vandals are putting sport at risk by damaging pitches at Pleasington playing fields.

Festival of Wonders brings ‘Beetle-mania’ to Blackburn

Published at: Thursday 15 May 2014 at 12:14 pm

‘Beetle-mania’ comes to Blackburn this weekend as the Festival of Wonders celebrates the Bowdler’s Beetle Collection.

Dementia Friends sessions

Published at: Thursday 15 May 2014 at 11:52 am

The Your Support Your Choice shop in Blackburn town centre is hosting four information sessions for people to learn how to become a dementia friend next Thursday, May 22.

Permanent foster homes needed for Blackburn with Darwen children

Published at: Tuesday 13 May 2014 at 11:48 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering team has revealed that finding permanent foster homes for children in care is one of its biggest challenges.

Local support for Dementia Awareness Week

Published at: Tuesday 13 May 2014 at 11:37 am

Several events and initiatives are planned for Dementia Awareness Week – May 18-24.

Bang the drum for fostering

Published at: Tuesday 13 May 2014 at 11:27 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council staff will be banging the drum for fostering when they stage a high profile – and noisy – stunt in The Mall as part of national Foster Care Fortnight this Friday, May 16.

Students to display work at Blackburn Museum

Published at: Monday 12 May 2014 at 11:09 am

Blackburn Museum is working with students at University Centre at Blackburn College, to produce an exhibition on themes of Conflict, Change, and Memory, in relation to local experiences of the First World War.

Residents warned about Council Tax calls

Published at: Monday 12 May 2014 at 10:26 am

Blackburn with Darwen’s Trading Standards is warning people not to hand over money to a company offering Council Tax rebates.

Pit your wits against the Victorians at Blackburn and Darwen libraries

Published at: Thursday 8 May 2014 at 11:29 am

Blackburn with Darwen libraries are taking part in the Festival of Wonders once again and are inviting families to turn detective and discover how the Victorians used a collection of mystery objects. 

Urgent foster care appeal for Blackburn with Darwen children

Published at: Thursday 8 May 2014 at 10:18 am

Blackburn Library main entrance closes temporarily as conservation work progresses

Published at: Wednesday 7 May 2014 at 11:16 am

Blackburn’s Central library’s main entrance is to close until further notice, as conservation work continues.

New campaign urges Blackburn with Darwen residents to become Dementia Friends

Published at: Wednesday 7 May 2014 at 10:09 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackburn with Darwen 50+ Partnership are supporting a new campaign to help people develop an understanding of dementia and assist those local people living with it.