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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Advice for parents and carers concerned about scarlet fever and Strep A
Published at: Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 9:16 pm
As cases of scarlet fever and Group A Strep are higher than we would typically see at this time of year, the Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen is offering advice to parents and carers.
Hospital Imam recognised for Chaplaincy role
Published at: Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 11:42 am
Blackburn Royal Hospital Imam Fazal Hassan been recognised by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council for his services throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Christmas Waste Competition: Terms and Conditions 2022
Published at: Monday 5 December 2022 at 2:26 pm
The Promoter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“Council”).
Three cheers for three Blackburn’s ‘Make a Difference’ award winners!
Published at: Monday 5 December 2022 at 1:29 pm
The winners of the BBC Radio Lancashire Make a Difference Awards 2022 have been revealed with three of the eight being from Blackburn.
Little Harwood Children’s Centre celebrates going from good to outstanding!
Published at: Monday 5 December 2022 at 10:50 am
Staff at Little Harwood Children’s Centre have been praised for their ‘Outstanding’ work by Ofsted.
Your chance to learn about Long Covid impact
Published at: Friday 2 December 2022 at 1:26 pm
Brain Health Breakthrough CIC is working with Blackburn with Darwen Council to offer local people the chance to learn about the impact of Long Covid on people’s lives.
Blackburn Gingerbread Christmas Trail set to launch
Published at: Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 11:45 am
Families looking for some free festive fun are invited to come and take part in Blackburn BID’s Gingerbread Christmas Trail.
Road safety team praised for delivering education programmes during awareness month
Published at: Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 10:04 am
As Road Safety Awareness Month comes to an end Blackburn with Darwen’s Community Safety team are reminding residents to be safe.
Fuel and energy help roadshows coming to Blackburn and Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 9:51 am
Special roadshows are coming to Blackburn with Darwen to give people advice and support about fuel and energy costs this winter.
“Be Safe & Save” this winter – make sure you have heater safety
Published at: Tuesday 29 November 2022 at 11:45 am
People are being by Lancashire Fire and Rescue urged to make sure their heaters are safe this winter.
Terms and conditions – Spend Christmas Campaign 2022
Published at: Tuesday 29 November 2022 at 10:18 am
The promoter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“Council”).
‘Spend Christmas in Blackburn with Darwen’ with free events and top prizes every day!
Published at: Monday 28 November 2022 at 3:26 pm
Christmas is set to be a real cracker in Blackburn with Darwen with the launch of a brand new campaign bursting with free events and giveaways!
Strictly’s AJ Odudu scores a 10 with the crowds at Blackburn Lights Switch On!
Published at: Monday 28 November 2022 at 11:12 am
Blackburn TV presenter AJ Odudu wowed record crowds at the Blackburn Christmas Lights switch on.
Author Christina Gabbitas visits new Covid memorial bench
Published at: Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 11:28 am
A Covid Memorial bench has been installed in Corporation Park, with poetry inscribed by award-winning children’s author and poet, Christina Gabbitas.
John Lewis Foundation’s £100,000 Christmas gift to Youth Zone Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 9:32 am
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
In pictures: Darwen Christmas Lights 2022
Published at: Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 2:52 pm
Record crowds gathered in Darwen Market Square for the Christmas Lights Switch On this weekend.
Event celebrate achievements of children growing up in care
Published at: Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 8:51 am
Inspirational children and young people who are in care within Blackburn with Darwen were celebrated last week at a special event held at Ewood Park.
Darwen firm’s Christmas ‘gift of light’ for newly-restored Tower
Published at: Friday 18 November 2022 at 3:28 pm
Darwen’s landmark Tower is set to be lit this weekend as part of the town’s ever-popular Christmas lights switch on event.
£550,000 transformation of Blackburn’s Witton Park gets green light!
Published at: Friday 18 November 2022 at 2:14 pm
Blackburn’s flagship park is set for a £550,000 transformation with playground upgrades and a brand new Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Course.
Borough’s primary schools now Recipe 4 Health accredited
Published at: Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 4:28 pm
A number of Primary Schools in Blackburn with Darwen have been accredited with the newly branded Recipe 4 Health Awards.
Roots Community tackles littering in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 10:08 am
Red Rose Recovery combined with Spark BWD in organising the inaugural Roots Community clean-up.
More successful waste prosecutions for environmental crime team
Published at: Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 9:37 am
A further nine recent successful waste prosecutions were made by the environmental crime team at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Reminder that the Resilience Hub is still here for frontline staff
Published at: Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 4:18 pm
Frontline staff members in Blackburn and Darwen are being reminded that the ‘You’re here for us.
Keeping BwD children safe during Road Safety Awareness Week
Published at: Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 9:30 am
Children in Blackburn were given a lesson in road safety and council leaders praised the programme being delivered this Road Safety Awareness Week.
