News stories tagged as "Darwen"
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.
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.
New Darwen Flood Alert service available to residents and businesses
Published at: Wednesday 2 February 2022 at 3:48 pm
The Environment Agency are offering a new flood warning service to Lancashire including Upper River Darwen at Darwen including Radford, Sough and Spring Vale neighbourhoods.
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.
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.
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.
Community testing programme expands
Published at: Thursday 4 February 2021 at 11:08 am
More residents will be able to access rapid coronavirus tests as further community venues open up across the borough.
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.
“Hungary” for something new? Visit Budapest Lángos at Darwen Market!
Published at: Thursday 17 September 2020 at 3:50 pm
A new stall offering up an authentic taste of Hungary opened on Saturday at Darwen Market.
Darwen to join list of borough coronavirus testing sites
Published at: Wednesday 2 September 2020 at 2:19 pm
As of Thursday, September 3 a new walk-in coronavirus local testing site (LTS) will be available on Railway Road Car Park in Darwen.
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.
Coronavirus restrictions lifted in parts of the borough from today
Published at: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 10:59 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pleased to confirm the current local coronavirus restrictions for businesses and residents in the South and West of Blackburn and in Darwen and rural areas have been lifted from today (Wednesday, August 26.)
Darwen Fire – road closures
Published at: Friday 7 August 2020 at 4:54 pm
A large fire has broken out at Kay Street in Darwen leading to some road closures in the area.
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.
Council services – re-opening information
Published at: Monday 6 July 2020 at 12:37 pm
Many Council services will be opening in July – here is all you need to know.
Borough’s shops open again
Published at: Friday 12 June 2020 at 5:00 pm
Shops across Blackburn and Darwen are re—opening on Monday and welcoming people back in – but there will be some changes.
IRONMAN UK event postponed
Published at: Tuesday 21 April 2020 at 1:10 pm
The IRONMAN UK competition which had its gruelling bike course through parts of the Darwen area has been postponed in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s on: events in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 13 March 2020 at 11:36 am
Events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
myGP support sessions come to Darwen Library
Published at: Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 3:11 pm
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
