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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Stop smoking service makes real difference for Dianne
Published at: Thursday 6 March 2014 at 4:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Stop Smoking Service offers a range of personalised support to help you stop smoking.
Council backs No Smoking Day
Published at: Wednesday 5 March 2014 at 4:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing No Smoking Day, taking place next Wednesday March 12.
Pennine Reach Bus Shelter Work carried out by local businesses
Published at: Wednesday 5 March 2014 at 3:46 pm
Work on new bus shelters as part of Pennine Reach has begun, and work is been carried out by local companies.
Curious stuff in store for Blackburn
Published at: Monday 24 February 2014 at 3:40 pm
A ‘Curiosity Shop’ is set to be unveiled on March 6 with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. After two rounds of successful taxidermy sessions hosted at Blackburn Museum and the Blackburn is Open pop up art centre, Nicola Hebson is opening her very own shop.Help keep your home safe and warm with DASH events
Published at: Friday 21 February 2014 at 4:40 pm
Events are being held through February and March in Blackburn and Darwen to let you know how to keep your house warm and your energy bills down.
Blackburn Is Open launches the Creative Hive
Published at: Friday 21 February 2014 at 3:00 pm
Blackburn Is Open is to launch a new network to help support the development of creative industries in Blackburn with Darwen.
Town Hall Street elevation of Blackburn Central Library work begins
Published at: Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:51 pm
Works begins this week on the Town Hall Street elevation of Blackburn Central Library.
Family craft events this half term
Published at: Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:31 pm
Family craft events will once again take place at libraries within the borough this half term, and all are welcome.
Second Annual Memorial Day takes place to “Let Us Remember”
Published at: Thursday 13 February 2014 at 3:13 pm
This year will see the second Annual Blackburn with Darwen Memorial Service taking place on Sunday, March 2.
Free health check vital for saving local man’s life
Published at: Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 3:08 pm
Free health checks are available in Blackburn with Darwen to people aged between 35 and 74 who have a GP in the borough and have not already been diagnosed with a heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.
It’s the start of a new chapter for bookshop
Published at: Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 2:59 pm
A local second-hand bookshop has relocated to Blackburn Town Centre with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. Rebound has moved from its former base at Eanam to a new town centre location on Town Hall Street.
Photograph and interview opportunity – Josephine Cox visit to Blackburn
Published at: Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 4:11 pm
Award winning Blackburn author Josephine Cox has kindly agreed to be a patron for Blackburn with Darwen’s library service.
Holy Trinity is Open
Published at: Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 4:05 pm
An open day is taking place on Saturday February 15 at Holy Trinity Church, with local businesses, community groups, volunteers and residents invited to find out about the buildings impressive history and architecture.
Bangor Street family fun day
Published at: Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 2:00 pm
In aid of the Mayor’s Charity Bangor St Community Centre will be holding a family fun day.
Time is running out to join People Power and save money
Published at: Monday 10 February 2014 at 2:37 pm
Residents across Blackburn and Darwen are being urged to act fast as time is running out to join the People Power scheme which could help them save money off their energy bills.
500 people go ‘out to dry’ in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Monday 10 February 2014 at 1:13 pm
Around 500 people signed up to the Dry January campaign in Blackburn with Darwen helping to make it a big success. Dry January was run by Alcohol Concern in conjunction with Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Successful prosecution for build-up of household rubbish
Published at: Friday 7 February 2014 at 6:34 pm
A man and woman have been ordered to pay a total of £1441.30 for failing to clear a build-up of household rubbish.
Borough prepares to ‘Ramp Up The Red’
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 8:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is getting set to ‘Ramp Up The Red’ later this week.
Pleckgate headteacher pledges to continue ‘improvement journey’ after Ofsted judgement
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 5:18 pm
Pleckgate Maths and Computing College has been placed into special measures by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
Youth Justice Service adopts WW1 Soldiers grave in Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 12:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service has adopted the grave of a World War 1 soldier, which will be maintained and looked after by young people who the service is helping to rehabilitate. Based in Darwen Cemetery, the young people involved in the project have gained knowledge about the young soldier, whilst helping to maintain his grave and keep the surrounding area tidy.
Mentoring dates announced
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 10:51 am
New dates have been announced for the CONNECT mentoring sessions.
