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Popular careers fair comes back with big new opportunities

Published at: Friday 15 October 2021 at 12:28 pm

A big careers fair for young people was back this week – with exciting new opportunities

The Blackburn is Hiring event returned this year with a new location and new opportunities in Blackburn, Darwen and beyond.

New enforcement cameras to encourage safer driving in borough

Published at: Friday 15 October 2021 at 11:57 am

A new traffic offences enforcement camera, funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership, goes live on Monday (October 18)

Following Government Home Office Type Approval (HOTA), and thanks to working in partnership with Lancashire Road Safety, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s highways team go live with the first red light enforcement camera (RLCs) in the county next week.

Last chance to win VIP tickets for King George’s Hall 100th birthday bash!

Published at: Thursday 14 October 2021 at 12:20 pm

Listen as Cllr Damian Talbot appeals for your King George’s Hall memories, giving you the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime tickets to celebrations for Blackburn’s iconic venue – featuring popstar Grace Davies, comedian Tez Ilyas, weatherman Owain Wyn Evans and more.

Borough’s Mayor plays bat & ball at ‘Sports for All’ event

Published at: Thursday 14 October 2021 at 9:16 am

The Mayor & Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen joined over one hundred people with disabilities and their families at a ‘Sports for All’ festival held at Creative Football’s home, the 3G football pitch at Witton Park.

National Covid report includes lessons learnt in BwD

Published at: Tuesday 12 October 2021 at 1:27 pm

A national report into the lessons learned during the Covid pandemic includes observations from Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison.

King George’s Hall: your stories wanted

Published at: Tuesday 12 October 2021 at 11:23 am

Hundreds of you have already started to share your incredible memories of watching bands and artists at King George’s Hall as part of a once in a lifetime opportunity to win tickets to its VIP 100th birthday party

Some of the biggest artists across the planet have walked through the doors of King George’s Hall.

Advice on keeping homes well ventilated this winter

Published at: Monday 11 October 2021 at 9:16 pm

As temperatures fall and the days get shorter, we’ll be spending more time indoors – to help keep Covid-19 under control, here’s some advice on keeping our homes well ventilated this winter.

Barbara Castle statue unveiled in Jubilee Square

Published at: Monday 11 October 2021 at 4:31 pm

Have you seen the incredible new statue of Baroness Barbara Castle?

Muhammed is 1V Young Person of the Year!

Published at: Monday 11 October 2021 at 12:58 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Deputy Youth MP Muhammed Bapu was name 1V Young Person of the Year at the One Voice Blackburn annual dinner and 1V Awards on Saturday night.

Don’t miss your chance to protect you and your loved ones this winter

Published at: Friday 8 October 2021 at 10:34 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council is getting behind a big local effort to protect people from flu this winter.

Defending allegations made in national media

Published at: Friday 8 October 2021 at 10:00 am

Reacting to comments made in this Daily Mail article published on Wednesday 6 October 2021, Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Coun Mohammed Khan CBE said:

Tragically we have seen many of our communities lose loved ones during the pandemic, and for a national newspaper to suggest this is as a result of blanket non-compliance to Covid restrictions is disrespectful and unsubstantiated.

100 years of magic as Blackburn’s King George’s Hall reaches special milestone

Published at: Thursday 7 October 2021 at 1:20 pm

The Hallé Orchestra first opened Blackburn’s King George’s Hall – and they’ll return 100 years on to perform the same programme their musical peers did a century ago.

Council to Buy Eyesore Long-Term Empty House in Darwen

Published at: Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 4:12 pm

The Council have agreed to buy up a long term empty house on Whitehall Street, Darwen, to bring it back into use as much needed residential accommodation. 

Warning to waste crime culprits after residents and landlord prosecuted

Published at: Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 9:50 am

Three residents and a landlord in Blackburn with Darwen have been fined and prosecuted after failing to dispose of their waste properly.

Public Health lead reassures parents of Covid vaccine safety

Published at: Tuesday 5 October 2021 at 12:22 pm

As parents/carers of 12-15 year olds are currently being asked for Covid vaccine consent, Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health is keen to reassure parents of the vaccine’s safety for this age group.

What do a James Bond villain, a famous magician, and an England International football player all have in common?

Published at: Monday 4 October 2021 at 5:26 pm

They have all appeared in a small Lancashire market town called Darwen in recent days!

Counting down to Knife Angel’s arrival

Published at: Monday 4 October 2021 at 4:22 pm

Exactly one month today, an imposing 27 foot tall sculpture will be unveiled in Blackburn as a Lancashire-wide knife crime education campaign begins.

Leader’s Award winner at 1V Awards 2021 announced

Published at: Monday 4 October 2021 at 9:09 am

A volunteer organisation that provides advice and support on issues related to death and bereavement for the Muslim community of Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen as the winner of a major local award.

Stoptober launches as smoking rates locally are on the decline

Published at: Friday 1 October 2021 at 12:23 pm

Data published by Public Health England has shown a steady reduction in smoking rates in Blackburn with Darwen since 2011.

Darwen is the hub of cultural activities this weekend

Published at: Friday 1 October 2021 at 11:07 am

Darwen is hosting what will be a weekend to remember packed with music, exhibitions and live talks.

Calling all community groups

Published at: Thursday 30 September 2021 at 5:01 pm

Community groups in Blackburn are being invited to get involved in a celebration event to coincide with the unveiling of a statue of the late Barbara Castle.

Book your tickets for the C.P. Company exhibition and events now!

Published at: Thursday 30 September 2021 at 4:38 pm

We’re just one day away from the official launch of the prestigious CP Company CINQUANTA exhibition in Darwen – the only one of its kind to take place outside of a major city.

Successful cycling sessions in Corporation Park

Published at: Thursday 30 September 2021 at 3:05 pm

Learn to Ride classes in Corporation Park have been a fantastic success.

Iconic images and resident portraits on display across Blackburn and Darwen as part of British Textile Biennial

Published at: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 5:16 pm

Archive images and artefacts from C.P. Company will be on display in Darwen Library from 1-10 October to celebrate 50 years of the brand, alongside a series of photographic portraits featuring young men from Blackburn and Darwen.