News stories tagged as "Blackburn"
New Café Harmony creating more culture in Blackburn as international food hub opens its doors
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10:53 am
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
Sign up for free family fun sessions this half term!
Published at: Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 2:46 pm
BwD Adult Learning are running free family learning sessions at our community centres during half term week – with cupcake making, painting and planting activities.
Town centre event promoting Better Mental Health for All
Published at: Thursday 6 October 2022 at 3:28 pm
Due to the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the difficult decision was taken to postpone the World Suicide Prevention Day vigils in September in line with other local and national events, as the nation entered a period of mourning.
Blackburn with Darwen to hold town centre vigils to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Published at: Thursday 11 August 2022 at 5:48 pm
Hundreds of people in Blackburn and Darwen will come together on Saturday, 10 September to raise awareness of suicide in the borough.
New addiction recovery service launched in style with Evening of Culture
Published at: Thursday 30 June 2022 at 12:11 pm
A new service supporting people who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction has been launched in the borough.
Check out Jamie’s Guide to Blackburn!
Published at: Tuesday 31 May 2022 at 5:49 pm
Renowned artist Jamie Holman has created a stunning multisoundscape tapestry celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Free Easter holiday club places available
Published at: Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 4:24 pm
Free holiday club places are being offered to children who qualify for free school meals during the Easter holidays
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) scheme will be running again over 2 weeks during the school holidays.
Blackburn bids to become Lancashire’s first Sugar Smart town
Published at: Monday 21 March 2022 at 11:29 am
Blackburn has pledged to become Lancashire’s first Sugar Smart town by campaigning to cut the amount of sugar residents consume.
Vaccine bus for Covid-19 vaccines coming back to Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 27 January 2022 at 6:07 pm
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics are coming back to Blackburn to make getting a jab easier and more convenient for people in the area.
Super service at Blackburn’s drive-through vaccine centre!
Published at: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12:30 pm
The drive-through and walk-in vaccine centre at Ewood Park is ending its two-week visit to the borough – and has given out more than 600 first, second and booster doses in that time.
Blackburn’s City Bid receives support from its biggest admirers
Published at: Friday 26 November 2021 at 6:07 pm
Support for Blackburn’s City Bid has grown rapidly since the announcement that the town was applying for city status.
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.
Borough comes together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Published at: Monday 13 September 2021 at 11:50 am
Gatherings of people braved the rain to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives to suicide.
Bargains galore in Blackburn as Derian House charity shop hits the High Street
Published at: Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop.
Extra vaccinations made available in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Monday 17 May 2021 at 3:03 pm
The NHS and the Council have are urging eligible people who have not yet had their Covid-19 jab to come forward without delay.
Additional vaccine clinics announced
Published at: Thursday 13 May 2021 at 5:04 pm
Additional clinics offering the covid-19 vaccination to eligible people in Blackburn with Darwen will open up from next week, it has been announced.
Marshals on hand to help borough’s shoppers
Published at: Tuesday 27 April 2021 at 11:51 am
Shoppers will see COVID marshals out and about to help champion social distancing and other basic safety measures in town centres now that the rules are starting to relax.
Pioneering NHS founders to be honoured in exciting new housing development
Published at: Thursday 25 March 2021 at 5:07 pm
A new Blackburn housing development will pay tribute to the legendary people who led to the founding of the NHS by naming its streets after them.
New restrictions announced for the whole of Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 18 September 2020 at 12:59 pm
New restrictions are to be introduced across the whole of Blackburn with Darwen following a continued rise in cases.
Bar shut down after breaking social distancing rules
Published at: Thursday 10 September 2020 at 1:56 pm
A Blackburn town centre bar has been closed after police and Public Protection officers found breaches of Covid restrictions.
No change expected to borough’s coronavirus rules
Published at: Friday 28 August 2020 at 2:52 pm
No changes are expected to be made this week to Blackburn with Darwen’s coronavirus restrictions.
Blackburn with Darwen working together to prevent a further lockdown
Published at: Tuesday 21 July 2020 at 7:36 pm
The Council’s Chief Executive Denise Park has recorded a video outlining the proactive measures that have been taken to help reduce the numbers of confirmed Coronavirus cases.
We can all do our bit to enjoy the return of our businesses
Published at: Tuesday 7 July 2020 at 12:58 pm
People in Blackburn and Darwen helped to support local businesses this weekend as lockdown restrictions were lifted.
Blackburn testing site is regional coronavirus facility
Published at: Monday 6 July 2020 at 1:35 pm
A drive-through coronavirus testing facility in Blackburn is now part of the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history.
