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Council issues testing call ahead of half-term return

Published at: Friday 4 June 2021 at 3:17 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is strongly recommending a rapid Covid-19 test is taken by all secondary school-aged children – and those attending college – this weekend ahead of their return to education next week after half-term.

Youth MPs back ‘Test and Go’ call as two rapid test sites extend their opening hours

Published at: Friday 4 June 2021 at 10:35 am

The borough’s Youth MPs are supporting a reminder from Blackburn with Darwen Council to all residents to ‘Test and Go’ by taking up the local offer of free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing.

Be active to improve your wellbeing

Published at: Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:55 am

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.

Community heroes return!

Published at: Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:13 am

There has never been a better time to celebrate the amazing work of our local volunteer heroes.

Residents urged: take a test to help stop variant spread

Published at: Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:03 am

As rates of Covid cases rise across Blackburn with Darwen,  everyone who lives, works or studies in areas with BB1 and BB2 postcodes are strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 PCR test, whether they are showing symptoms or not, to help track the spread of the latest Variant of Concern.

Blackburn volunteer groups receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Published at: Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 9:52 am

Congratulations to two Blackburn based organisations who have today been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest national award possible for a voluntary group.

Give a massive thanks to all our amazing volunteers!

Published at: Tuesday 1 June 2021 at 11:58 am

It’s time to celebrate all the wonderful helpers in Blackburn with Darwen and all the amazing things they do.

Stay safe and have fun this half term

Published at: Friday 28 May 2021 at 2:47 pm

Half term is here and the weather is looking good with children and adults alike hoping to have a fun break in the borough.

Surge testing to be stepped up across Blackburn

Published at: Friday 28 May 2021 at 8:16 am

As rates of Coronavirus continue to rise in Blackburn with Darwen, surge testing will move into a new phase of door-knocking in certain areas, with added support from Army staff.

Homegrown volunteers wanted

Published at: Thursday 27 May 2021 at 5:27 pm

If you’re thinking of ways to support the creation of new green spaces and would like to learn traditional skills with people passionate about sustainability – Homegrown Homespun needs you!

JMW Turner at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

Published at: Thursday 27 May 2021 at 5:25 pm

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery has been fortunate enough to benefit from the generosity of a number of local people who have either bequeathed or donated their wonderful collections to us since 1874.

Lots of places to get your vaccine this weekend – get yours now!

Published at: Thursday 27 May 2021 at 1:43 pm

Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are invited to come along and get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine this bank holiday weekend, subject to eligibility.

Blackburn mum says Covid vaccinations saved her life

Published at: Thursday 27 May 2021 at 10:15 am

School transport worker Carol Thornton has praised the council’s testing programme after discovering she had Covid – helping to prevent the spread of the virus.

Staying alive – a runner’s tale

Published at: Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 4:37 pm

Ian Goodliffe is running to stay alive after a heart attack back in 2015 stopped him in his tracks.

Keep learning to improve your wellbeing

Published at: Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 2:50 pm

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.

Council updates on latest Covid-19 advice and guidance

Published at: Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 1:24 pm

Following the Government’s clarification yesterday that it is not imposing local restrictions on Blackburn with Darwen – and this statement in response – Council leaders have today provided a further update with the latest advice and guidance on Covid-19.

CONFIRMED: No local lockdown in Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Tuesday 25 May 2021 at 4:51 pm

The Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen, Professor Dominic Harrison, said:

Following the national coverage of recently revised guidance we have met with national officials and confirmed there are no restrictions on travel in or out of Blackburn with Darwen:  There are no local lockdowns.

New road markings for Davyfield

Published at: Monday 24 May 2021 at 4:18 pm

The writings on the floor at Davyfield with new road markings to say thank you to front line Council staff for the important work they do across the Borough.

Blackburn with Darwen stands in solidarity to mark fourth anniversary of Manchester Arena attack

Published at: Saturday 22 May 2021 at 8:23 pm

The borough is supporting Commemorations to mark the fourth anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack.

Get on the bus to stop the spread!

Published at: Saturday 22 May 2021 at 12:37 pm

The NHS and Council have announced that from Monday, May 24 a Covid-19 vaccination bus will be visiting various locations across the borough providing first dose Pfizer vaccines to people in the area.

Some Reel-y good news as new cinema opens and welcomes first customers

Published at: Friday 21 May 2021 at 4:19 pm

Blackburn’s newest addition – Reel Cinema have opened to their first customers at the impressive new cinema and leisure complex.

New Mayor says his role will be a family affair

Published at: Friday 21 May 2021 at 9:47 am

Former football referee Councillor Derek Hardman has been officially installed as the new Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen.

Model aircraft flying club annouces new measures to ensure the continuation of safe operating in blackburn  

Published at: Thursday 20 May 2021 at 2:01 pm

The Council, representatives of Blackburn and District Model Aircraft Club and officers from the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) have met to discuss the new National regulations for operating unmanned aircrafts, including model aircraft.

Business testing programme still vital part of local response

Published at: Thursday 20 May 2021 at 9:41 am

As Blackburn with Darwen Council continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic, no stone is being left unturned in attempts to bring the virus under control – including an ongoing rapid testing programme for local businesses.