News stories tagged as "Blackburn Rovers"
New Stay Well campaign aims to keep Covid rates low this winter
Published at: Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 1:42 pm
A new health campaign has been launched by Blackburn with Darwen Council, featuring a number of local people, including local football star Ben Brereton Diaz, in a bid to keep Covid and flu rates low this winter.
Rovers shows its support to Ukrainian evacuees
Published at: Friday 29 April 2022 at 3:55 pm
Blackburn Rovers have invited members of the local Ukrainian community to attend Saturday’s final home game of the season as a further gesture of support to those affected within the local area.
Ewood Park scores Lancashire’s first drive-through vaccination clinic!
Published at: Monday 10 January 2022 at 2:56 pm
A new drive-through Covid-19 vaccine clinic is opening at Ewood Park this week giving local residents the chance to score their hat-trick of Covid jabs at the home of Blackburn Rovers!
Rovers launch festive fundraiser
Published at: Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 1:08 pm
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is supporting the local community this Christmas with a festive fundraising appeal.
Blackburn Rovers players and staff join the thousands!
Published at: Tuesday 3 August 2021 at 2:12 pm
Blackburn Rovers players joined the thousands across the borough by having their Coronavirus vaccinations this week.
Road honour for hometown footballing hero
Published at: Monday 25 January 2021 at 2:02 pm
An English footballing hero born in Blackburn is to have a road named after him in his hometown.
Rovers’ 2021 goal is welcoming fans back to Ewood Park
Published at: Monday 28 December 2020 at 2:13 pm
Blackburn Rovers stars are looking forward to a time when supporters can be welcomed back into the stadium.
Council paints the town blue and white
Published at: Tuesday 13 October 2020 at 9:51 am
Exciting plans have been unveiled to give Blackburn’s Wainwright Bridge a Blackburn Rovers-themed makeover.
Blackburn Rovers support local drive on suicide prevention
Published at: Monday 16 September 2019 at 2:58 pm
Blackburn Rovers helped cap off a busy week of suicide prevention activity in the borough at their match against Millwall at Ewood Park on Saturday (September 14.)
Blackburn Rovers give Looked After Children a big win
Published at: Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 11:26 am
Looked After Children from Blackburn and Darwen were treated to a winning display from Blackburn Rovers at Saturday’s match at Ewood Park.
Blackburn Rovers pledge support to suicide prevention work
Published at: Friday 14 September 2018 at 11:28 am
Blackburn Rovers have pledged their support to the World Suicide Prevention Day activity happening this week in the borough.
Football, fashion, music and fun is coming home to Blackburn
Published at: Monday 16 July 2018 at 12:09 pm
It’s been a glorious summer of football – and the party atmosphere is set to continue at Ewood Park.
Crowds pack Cathedral Square for ‘Blues Monday’
Published at: Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 9:27 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council extended the invitation to fans from the borough and beyond to help congratulate Blackburn Rovers following the club's promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.
One week left to nominate your local heroes
Published at: Tuesday 9 January 2018 at 9:42 am
Nominate unsung heroes who make a real difference to the lives of those around them for the Good Neighbour Awards!
Early photographs of Blackburn Rovers donated to Blackburn Library
Published at: Tuesday 7 November 2017 at 1:40 pm
Darwen resident Eileen Helliwell has donated three early photographs of Blackburn Rovers to Blackburn Library.
Historic football tournament launch to raise funds for young people
Published at: Thursday 9 February 2017 at 4:12 pm
A night of football talk and entertainment is being held at Ewood Park to launch a charity cup in aid of vulnerable children in the borough.
Footballer kicks off Poppy Appeal at Blackburn Market
Published at: Friday 28 October 2016 at 1:58 pm
Blackburn Rovers defender Derrick Williams was on hand to help launch this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Are you ready for Elton?!
Published at: Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 10:34 am
Legendary singer Elton John is bringing his huge hits to Blackburn.
Rovers hero to be honoured
Published at: Friday 6 November 2015 at 6:00 am
Rovers legend Alan Shearer is to have a major road named after him.
‘Kick the habit’ this Stoptober
Published at: Friday 25 September 2015 at 10:52 am
Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn with Darwen Council are encouraging local smokers to ‘kick the habit’ for good during Stoptober.
Stoptober success in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 21 November 2014 at 1:09 pm
660 smokers in Blackburn with Darwen stubbed out their cigarettes during October for Stoptober, the 28-day stop smoking challenge.
Stoptober enters home straight
Published at: Thursday 23 October 2014 at 11:56 am
During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen have been encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge takes place.
Bus station time capsule
Published at: Monday 13 October 2014 at 4:05 pm
History has been made after a time capsule was buried in one of the iconic loops on the new Blackburn bus station.
Blackburn Rovers and the Council team up to encourage local smokers to ‘kick the habit’
Published at: Friday 3 October 2014 at 12:27 pm
Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn with Darwen Council are encouraging local smokers to ‘kick the habit’ for good during Stoptober.
