News

Blackburn and Darwen remember

Published at: Monday 15 November 2021 at 2:18 pm

People gathered from across the borough to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in conflicts at Remembrance Services.

Boyband get ready to dazzle at Darwen Christmas lights switch-on

Published at: Friday 12 November 2021 at 2:51 pm

Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 light switch on!

Remembrance Services in Blackburn and Darwen

Published at: Friday 12 November 2021 at 9:00 am

Services of remembrance commemorating those who have served their country in wars past and present will be held across the borough.

#RoadSafetyWeek 2021 – celebrating road safety heroes

Published at: Thursday 11 November 2021 at 1:40 pm

The annual Road Safety Week begins on Monday encouraging everyone to speak up about road safety to ensure safe and healthy journeys for all.

WWI memories at Blackburn Library and Museum

Published at: Thursday 11 November 2021 at 11:55 am

In the latest episode of Tales from the Collection, Remembrance Day is in mind as we uncover stories from WWI.

Health leaders encourage vaccine take-up amid rising Covid hospitalisations

Published at: Thursday 11 November 2021 at 9:41 am

While Covid case rates in Blackburn with Darwen remain lower than the national average, the numbers of people needing hospital treatment for their symptoms is increasing – particularly among people who are not fully vaccinated.

Dominic Harrison column: NHS Winter Crisis Risk & Face Masks

Published at: Thursday 11 November 2021 at 9:02 am

I think we may all need to start wearing facemasks again very soon in schools and enclosed public spaces.

Council bosses show their support for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Published at: Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 5:31 pm

The leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, and Chief Executive Denise Park visited the pop-up unit in The Mall in Blackburn to give their backing to the Poppy Appeal.

Blackburn’s City Bid explained & how YOU can get involved!

Published at: Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 4:32 pm

As part of the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year, a competition has been launched to grant city status to towns in the UK.

Charity to give away brand new £250,000 house on award-winning Blackburn development

Published at: Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 1:01 pm

A BLACKBURN home shaped by designer Wayne Hemingway’s team is being given away in a prize draw to raise funds for a Lancashire children’s charity.

#BackingBlackburnPhotography terms and conditions

Published at: Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 10:36 am

The promoter is: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

Joiner appeals for help to find stolen heirloom tools

Published at: Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 4:13 pm

A devastated joiner has appealed for help to find his work van and tools after they were stolen over the weekend – some of the tools date back over 50 years and have an irreplaceable sentimental value.

Booster jab plea for Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 2:40 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison is urging eligible people to get their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.

Register your place at BwD Sports Council’s ‘EGM’

Published at: Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 1:41 pm

You’re invited to register for a place at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Sports Council.

Blackburn to enter ‘City Status’ competition to mark Queen’s Jubilee

Published at: Friday 5 November 2021 at 9:26 am

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is today (Friday, November 5) announcing its intention to bid for City Status as part of a nation competition to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

Walk Issa Way

Published at: Thursday 4 November 2021 at 3:05 pm

Pupils from St James Primary School, Lower Darwen enjoyed the opportunity to be the first children to walk and cycle on the new link road Issa Way before it is opened to traffic.

Local heroes celebrated at glittering awards ceremony

Published at: Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:45 pm

Community champions from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned in a ceremony at the 2021 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.

Staying safe this bonfire night

Published at: Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:29 pm

Top tips for having fun and staying safe this bonfire night.

Council Director hears experiences of residents with Long Covid

Published at: Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:28 pm

A support group in Blackburn with Darwen set up to help people with Long Covid has hosted a discussion with the borough’s Strategic Director of Adults & Health.

Happy Diwali!

Published at: Thursday 4 November 2021 at 10:54 am

Today we share greetings to everyone celebrating Diwali.

This week’s coronavirus column

Published at: Thursday 4 November 2021 at 9:51 am

In his Coronavirus column this week, Prof Dominic Harrison, our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, comments on Household Transmission, Self-isolation & Testing.

Roman Road roadworks update 03/11/21

Published at: Wednesday 3 November 2021 at 1:22 pm

Change to Traffic Management – Roman Road, Blackburn

As many people will have noticed, on Tuesday United Utilities (UU) changed the traffic management at Roman Road, Blackburn to multi way signals.

A message from the Council Leader on Islamophobia Awareness Month – Time for change

Published at: Monday 1 November 2021 at 3:51 pm

Islamophobia Awareness Month takes place this November and aims to highlight the threat of Islamophobic hate crimes and showcase the positive contributions that British Muslims make to society.

BwD Running Mayor – how it started, how it’s going…

Published at: Monday 1 November 2021 at 2:54 pm

We asked BwD Running Mayor Andrew Gardner to tell us about the last six months promoting the health benefits of running in Blackburn and Darwen.