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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Appeal for more ‘emergency foster carers’ over Christmas as ‘Let’s Get Back Together’ fostering event a huge success
Published at: Tuesday 30 November 2021 at 10:46 am
Every day 123 foster families from across Blackburn with Darwen are giving 246 fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home and this commitment has been ongoing throughout the pandemic.
Omicron Covid variant: Latest guidance & new rules explained
Published at: Monday 29 November 2021 at 4:56 pm
As a new Covid variant has been detected in parts of England and Scotland, the government is issuing new advice to control its spread, and some new restrictions are coming into force.
Blackburn’s City Bid receives support from its biggest admirers
Published at: Friday 26 November 2021 at 6:07 pm
Support for Blackburn’s City Bid has grown rapidly since the announcement that the town was applying for city status.
New warnings following outbreaks of Avian Flu
Published at: Friday 26 November 2021 at 2:55 pm
The Government has brought in new UK-wide measures to protect poultry and captive birds against Avian Flu – and people are being warned not to touch or pick up birds.
Christina Gabbitas enters the history books for her love of all things literature
Published at: Friday 26 November 2021 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas has been appointed as patron of Blackburn with Darwen Children and Young People’s Library Service.
Festive fun toddler trails start next week
Published at: Friday 26 November 2021 at 11:58 am
Join the Blackburn with Darwen re:fresh team for a free, fun, festive story walk called The Lost Post – a Christmas trail.
Working together to improve local bus services
Published at: Friday 26 November 2021 at 10:32 am
To deliver on objectives identified within the Government published ‘Bus Back Better’ strategy, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are presently working with bus operators to enter into an Enhanced Partnership (EP).
Dominic Harrison column: Non-vaccination warning
Published at: Thursday 25 November 2021 at 12:08 pm
This week, new research is providing stark evidence of the higher relative risks of hospitalisation and death from Covid among the non-vaccinated, particularly the over 60s.
Counting down to Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch-On!
Published at: Thursday 25 November 2021 at 10:46 am
Popular choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone will be appearing as a very special guest at Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event this Saturday, November 27.
It certainly was the Greatest Show for Darwen Christmas Lights Switch on!
Published at: Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 4:45 pm
Thousands of Darreners flocked to Darwen Market Square, to see the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch on event and Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets on Saturday 20th November.
16 and 17 year olds invited to come forward for their second Covid Vaccination
Published at: Tuesday 23 November 2021 at 1:37 pm
Young people aged 16 and 17 are now able to have their second Covid vaccination.
Parents urged to act on invitation for child’s free flu vaccination
Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 3:26 pm
Parents and carers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to act when they receive an invitation from school or their GP about their child’s free flu vaccination.
Booster vaccines now available for over 40s
Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm
People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Blackburn 10k headline sponsor announced – SUEZ
Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 10:11 am
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ) has been announced as the headline sponsor for this year’s Blackburn 10k.
Blackburn celebrates the life of campaigner George Dewhurst
Published at: Thursday 18 November 2021 at 5:55 pm
Blackburn born George Dewhurst fought for reform and workers’ rights all his life, it is due to his passionate campaigning that he is being remembered on November 20th.
Road Safety Week – new RLCs detecting alarming numbers
Published at: Thursday 18 November 2021 at 4:25 pm
It’s #roadsafetyweek and the new traffic offences enforcement camera, funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership, live since Monday October 18, has already started detecting an alarming number of motoring offences in Blackburn.
Town centre walk to celebrate Wainwright’s Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 18 November 2021 at 3:32 pm
It is often forgotten that Lakeland legend, Alfred Wainwright, lived the first 34 years of his life in Blackburn and actually gave more than 20 years of service working at Blackburn Town Hall.
The monsters have arrived in Blackburn!
Published at: Thursday 18 November 2021 at 1:44 pm
The rooftops of Blackburn have been given a monster makeover ahead of an action-packed Christmas programme.
Protect yourselves and your loves ones this winter
Published at: Thursday 18 November 2021 at 8:57 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being urged to boost their immunity and build another wall of defence against Covid and seasonal flu this winter.
Lifeguard Janek publishes first children’s book
Published at: Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 4:30 pm
A lifeguard turned author from Darwen is using his Stuart the Wrestling Seal character to teach children about perseverance, resilience and being yourself.
Flood Risk Management Partnership agreed for Lancashire
Published at: Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 3:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council have compiled a joint Lancashire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) 2021 – 2027, which has been subject to consultation with flood risk management authorities, wider partners and with members of the public.
Be Flood Aware
Published at: Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 3:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to stay flood aware as winter approaches.
Five ways we can all keep Blackburn with Darwen’s Covid rates low
Published at: Wednesday 17 November 2021 at 8:49 am
While Blackburn with Darwen occupies a spot in the bottom 12% of England’s Covid case rates ‘league table’, local leaders are encouraging everyone to do their bit to help keep the borough’s rates low and ease pressure on local NHS services.
Sharing interfaith perspectives in the ESOL classroom
Published at: Tuesday 16 November 2021 at 10:11 pm
This week is Interfaith Week, which focuses on fostering a better understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs, and recognising the contributions of everyone to our communities.
