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Get Involved – Gareth Malone to create multi-faith festive concert in Blackburn
A new BBC documentary with the choirmaster Gareth Malone is due to be filmed in Blackburn this autumn.
Blackburn Life
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The road map out of lockdown is revealed by Boris
Boris Johnson has announced a "roadmap" for easing Covid restrictions in England. What will the first steps be?
Coronavirus
The roadmap out of lockdown starts with schools on 8 March
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This…
Business
Market partnership brings praise from Marcus Rashford
Two markets in Lancashire have joined forces to support struggling families with children eligible for free school meals. Blackburn Market and Darwen…
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Blackburn with Darwen Primary Schools will not face blanket closure
Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health from Blackburn Council have…
Coronavirus
Blackburn with Darwen will be in Tier 3, the Government Confirm
The government have now published a postcode lookup facility to discover which Tier you will be in from 2nd December and it…
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The Mall to open 12 hours a day in the run up to Christmas
The Mall Blackburn is extending its opening hours to support retailers and give shoppers more time to get everything they need for…
Coronavirus
The new rules that are likely in Blackburn and Darwen – Pubs, Cafes, Cinemas & Indoor Fitness Classes all affected
The government yesterday announced the new rules for when the area comes out of "LockDown 2" and assuming Blackburn and Darwen will…
Coronavirus
Fines for pop-up wedding in a factory. Gym found breaking the rules.
Blackburn Police have posted an update to the work they have been doing recently and highlighted two breaches of the current lockdown…
Coronavirus
Blackburn with Darwen Tier 3 alert level, but Gyms and Leisure Centres escape restrictions
Blackburn with Darwen is being placed into the ‘very high’ alert level of the Government’s new three-tier system of interventions to tackle…
Coronavirus
Testing capacity improves in Blackburn with Darwen with walk-in sites available
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced that COVID-19 testing capacity in the borough has improved.
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“Weeks away from a full county-wide lockdown” warning from Public Health bosses
Lancashire’s top Public Health bosses are urging communities to work together to avoid further local lockdown measures.
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What are the new rules from Tuesday 22 September in Blackburn & Darwen?
The government have issued the latest update to the new restrictions that apply to the whole of Blackburn & Darwen and most…
Coronavirus
New Restrictions for Lancashire from Tuesday – Restrictions on socialising with other households & leisure curfew
New tougher restrictions come into force in Lancashire (with the exception of Blackpool) this Tuesday as the government tries to reduce the…
Coronavirus
Warning to follow the rules in Blackburn & Darwen or face more restrictions next week
Council leaders in Blackburn and Darwen have warned that "Everyone in Blackburn with Darwen must comply with the government’s restrictions to help…
Business
Relief for gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn
The government have announced that gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn will be able to…
Coronavirus
Shielding to end on 21st September for some in Blackburn & Darwen – Others must wait for Review
The council have announced that some people who are shielding in Blackburn & Darwen will need to continue shielding until 21st September…
Business
Council confirm lifting of restrictions in South & West of Blackburn and in Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen council has confirmed that the extra local restrictions in some parts of Blackburn and Darwen have been lifted today.…
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Maps of the 8 wards that are likely to be affected by new lockdown restrictions in Blackburn
Maps of the 8 wards that are likely to be affected by new lockdown restrictions in Blackburn
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The eight wards that are likely to see tougher restrictions in Blackburn
A targeted approach to reducing the spread of Coronavirus in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be announced today.
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“Covid-safe” cabs begin rolling out in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Davyfield Road depot has been a hive of activity as a fleet of ‘covid-safe’ cabs were prepped to…
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Shielding advice extended to 7th September in Blackburn and Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council have announced that the clinically extremely vulnerable should continue to shield until 7th September. They are being sent…
Coronavirus
Council staff join local Track & Trace efforts to improve results
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced it has developed local systems and council staff will now join in the contact tracing system,…
Coronavirus
North West of England: new local restrictions – what you can and cannot do
New restrictions on household gatherings in parts of the North West including Blackburn and Darwen.
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Which Businesses will not be allowed to reopen in Blackburn and Darwen this weekend
More restrictions are due to be lifted nationally this weekend to allow more businesses to reopen, but this will not be the…
Coronavirus
Everything you need to know about the updated travel restrictions for Spain
The Government has tonight confirmed that people returning to the UK from Spain (including islands) from midnight tonight (25 July 2020) will…
Coronavirus
Council confirm easing of lockdown will be delayed
Blackburn with Darwen Council have confirmed that the borough will be delaying the easing of lockdown, which will include indoor gyms and…
Coronavirus
Leisure Centres & Pools in Blackburn and Darwen set to delay reopening date
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced it will look to open its leisure and community centres in August. Nationally, the Government has…
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Ice rinks, Theatres and Bowling Alleys set to reopen as new timetable announced by the Prime Minister
Boris Johnson has announced that coronavirus restrictions will ease further in England under plans for a "significant return to normality" by Christmas.
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New local measures announced in Blackburn & Darwen to control spread of Coronavirus
Blackburn with Darwen Council have today issued five measures, that will be in place for a month, aimed at avoiding a local…
Coronavirus
Blackburn with Darwen at risk of local lockdown if people don’t observe rules warning
Following a moderate rise in cornonavirus cases, Blackburn with Darwen Council has warned that local people must remember the importance of sticking…
Business
Everything you need to know about gyms, pools, beauty salons, team sport and outdoor arts performances returning
The Government have announced a whole range of businesses and leisure facilities that can reopen in phases from next week.
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Blackburn and Darwen begin to reopen council services
Blackburn and Darwen Council have today published details of the reopening of some of their key services, including Town Halls and Libraries.
Coronavirus
It’s time to Support Independent High Street stores and markets – Shop Local
The latest reports from Springboard, the leading provider of data and intelligence on customer activity in stores and destinations, show that High…
Charity
Your Local Charity and Voluntary Theatre needs your support
Blackburn Empire Theatre is a charity and volunteer-led community theatre in the heart of Lancashire.
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Blackburn Cathedral hosts first public act of worship since March
The first public act of worship since March 2020, led by the Bishop of Blackburn and including the installation of two Canons,…