News stories tagged as "Christmas"
Mayor shares Christmas greetings
Published at: Saturday 24 December 2022 at 12:02 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Mayor shares Christmas greetings
Published at: Saturday 24 December 2022 at 11:59 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Blackburn Rovers Community Fund offers support to families this Christmas
Published at: Thursday 22 December 2022 at 3:23 pm
Blackburn Rovers Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s joint initiative, The One Community Fund, has been offering support to families across the borough this Christmas.
Mental health support this Christmas and New Year
Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 10:18 am
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people – if you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, are experiencing a low mood right now or are struggling to cope, there is support available.
Blackburn Cathedral chosen by the BBC to broadcast services this Christmas
Published at: Monday 12 December 2022 at 2:38 pm
Blackburn Cathedral has been chosen by the BBC to host its Christmas services and for the first time in the corporation’s history it will be broadcasting at the same venue on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Mayor days be merry and bright!
Published at: Monday 12 December 2022 at 12:29 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Coun Suleman Khonat has chosen the photograph which is the focus of the annual Mayoral Christmas card, and it is a local landmark.
Council Leader and Mayor share their Christmas messages
Published at: Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 12:41 pm
As Christmas Day approaches, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan, CBE and Mayor, Cllr Derek Hardman are sending special Christmas wishes to all residents in the borough and beyond.
Christmas and New Year 2021 opening times for Council buildings
Published at: Monday 20 December 2021 at 3:48 pm
These are the opening times for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buildings over the Christmas period.
Booster vaccine booking to open for everyone over 18
Published at: Monday 13 December 2021 at 3:50 pm
People aged 18 and over will be able to book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.
Cards for Kindness launches for Christmas
Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 1:55 pm
A heart-warming winter campaign encouraging people to send Christmas cards to residents in local care homes has launched.
The Season of Good Will in Darwen
Published at: Tuesday 22 December 2020 at 1:57 pm
When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety and the serious ramifications this would bring both for people’s livelihoods and wellbeing.
Shop Darwen This Christmas!
Published at: Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 5:07 pm
Things are looking up for Darwen Town Centre with the reopening of more retail across the town following the ending of the second national lockdown.
‘Pop up’ at borough’s Christmas markets this weekend
Published at: Friday 4 December 2020 at 2:30 pm
Festive cheer is coming to Blackburn with Darwen this weekend with pop-up Christmas markets taking place in both towns.
Events update – Autumn and winter
Published at: Monday 21 September 2020 at 2:11 pm
Changes are being made to upcoming events in the borough.
Don’t leave it too late to order your repeat prescriptions
Published at: Wednesday 18 December 2019 at 11:44 am
Christmas is just a week away – don’t forget to sort your repeat prescriptions.
Community pulls together to share food so no one needs to be alone this Christmas
Published at: Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm
There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.
Christmas message from our Mayor and Leader
Published at: Monday 24 December 2018 at 10:27 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has joined with the council’s leader in wishing all residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Community group shares festive message
Published at: Thursday 13 December 2018 at 11:41 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Councillor Saima Afzal has lent her support to a project that highlights how the local Muslim community appreciate the festive season.
Santa Dash is coming to town!
Published at: Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 11:14 am
It’s ho ho hoped that hundreds of fundraisers will take up the challenge of running Blackburn town centre’s first ever Santa Dash.
Taxi safety checks success in Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 10:29 am
A safety spot check on taxis in Darwen found all of them in a safe condition.
X Factor star set to ‘Grace’ Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on
Published at: Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 9:35 am
Saturday 24 November, King William Street, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Blackburn’s Christmas lights will be switched on this year by the town’s very own singing sensation, Grace Davies.
Christmas aloud at this year’s Darwen lights switch on with Nadine Coyle!
Published at: Friday 9 November 2018 at 10:13 am
Pop superstar and Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle will be lighting up Darwen’s Christmas event this year.
Blackburn is first stop for Small Business Saturday tour
Published at: Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:14 am
Small Business Saturday UK has kicked off its national bus tour of the country in Blackburn – former winners of the coveted High Street of the Year Award.
Blackburn’s Big Christmas
Published at: Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 3:44 pm
A bumper festive calendar with Christmas market, parades and dashing santas is heading to Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Blackburn BID have announced a packed programme of festive fun for Christmas 2018, kicking off with the Christmas Lights Switch On Show on Saturday, November 24th.
