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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Small grants of up to £2,000 available for community projects
Published at: Friday 2 August 2019 at 3:40 pm
Got an idea for a project that will bring people in Blackburn with Darwen together?
When Cllr Khan met HARRI
Published at: Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1:10 pm
Council Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan was a visitor to the HARRI truck, the NHS’s health and wellbeing engagement vehicle this morning (Thursday, August 1.)
Youngsters helping to care for family members highlighted in ITV documentary
Published at: Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1:09 pm
Young people from Blackburn who are helping to care for family members are to be featured in an ITV documentary with former Eastender’s star Ross Kemp.
Witton Park event celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Published at: Thursday 1 August 2019 at 10:13 am
World Breastfeeding Week gets underway this week with Witton Country Park hosting a special event on Saturday, August 3 as part of the celebrations.
It’s Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow for Mum and Daughter Duo!
Published at: Wednesday 31 July 2019 at 11:38 am
For some it would be a hair-raising experience, but Becky Barton and her daughter Katy Barton, both from Darwen, are not daunted at the prospect of losing their hair to raise funds for charity.
Blackburn looks blooming lovely – say judges
Published at: Thursday 25 July 2019 at 2:45 pm
Organisers of Blackburn in Bloom are keeping their green fingers crossed that they have impressed judges enough to scoop a fourth gold in the Britain In Bloom horticultural competition.
Get the skills to make a difference to your community!
Published at: Thursday 25 July 2019 at 10:43 am
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is playing host to an exciting new course designed to help Blackburn with Darwen residents make a difference to where they live.
Charge on the go across Blackburn and Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 24 July 2019 at 10:04 am
More electric car chargers have been introduced across Council car parks in the borough.
Engagement & Integration Officers help make a stronger borough
Published at: Friday 19 July 2019 at 11:39 am
A new team of community development workers is setting out to help make Blackburn with Darwen a stronger borough.
New online GP service launches in BwD
Published at: Friday 19 July 2019 at 10:32 am
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
Pupils celebrate learning together & making friends
Published at: Thursday 18 July 2019 at 4:12 pm
Pupils from a number of Blackburn with Darwen schools have been celebrating taking part in a project that has brought them together to think about their identity and learn about one another’s culture.
Council gets share of £9m for health research
Published at: Thursday 18 July 2019 at 10:46 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is part of a North West consortium who will share £9m for action research on health inequalities, it has been announced.
Blackburn set to host ITV’s Dickinson’s Real Deal
Published at: Wednesday 17 July 2019 at 2:34 pm
It’s time to clear out your attic and empty your cupboards!
Free summer fun at Blackburn with Darwen markets!
Published at: Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 2:40 pm
Come along and join in with six weeks of summer fun for all the family at our markets in Blackburn and Darwen.
‘Connect’ with new people this National Picnic Month
Published at: Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 1:50 pm
Celebrate National Picnic Month by taking part in a free community trip – a walk along the canal followed by a picnic, with free transport provided on Tuesday, 30 July.
Congratulations to Blackburn Ironman champion
Published at: Monday 15 July 2019 at 2:04 pm
Blackburn’s Brian Fogarty was crowned Ironman victor in yesterday’s ultra-triathlon – which came through Darwen this year.
Children’s mental health support programme announced
Published at: Monday 15 July 2019 at 11:10 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has responded to the fantastic news that children in the borough will get support for mental health concerns in schools as part of an NHS Trailblazer programme.
Council congratulates former Chief Executive on new hospital role
Published at: Thursday 11 July 2019 at 3:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has today congratulated the authority’s previous Chief Executive on his appointment as East Lancashire Hospital’s Trust’s newest Associate Non-Executive Director.
Groom scoops iPad prize in time for African wedding adventure
Published at: Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 10:56 am
Signing up to online Council Tax services has certainly paid off for one lucky Blackburn with Darwen resident after he won a brand new iPad!
Important information for toughest race in the world coming to Darwen on Sunday
Published at: Wednesday 10 July 2019 at 9:26 am
More than two thousand competitors are gearing up for this weekend’s gruelling Ironman – swim, cycle and running race – but what are the practicalities for residents and businesses?
Mayor’s appeal to find ‘scumbag thieves’ after charity gin stolen in burglary
Published at: Tuesday 9 July 2019 at 4:18 pm
A MAYOR has today launched an appeal for information regarding the theft of his charity gin from a Blackburn bar.
Remembering Srebrenica at cathedral memorial
Published at: Monday 8 July 2019 at 9:23 am
Victims of the Srebrenica genocide will be remembered at a special service hosted by Blackburn Cathedral on Thursday 11 July.
Cervical cancer project hailed a success
Published at: Friday 5 July 2019 at 11:58 am
New work to improve cervical cancer screening rates in the north of Blackburn with Darwen is already proving a success.
Matt’s racing back to his roots with brand new Blackburn 10K
Published at: Friday 5 July 2019 at 10:36 am
Home is where the heart is and that’s certainly true for former England International distance runner Matt Wood.
