Council
All Aboard! Blackburn’s Outer Circle Bus Route Returns This May
A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.
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Refurbishment Work Set to Begin at Darwen Town Hall
Refurbishment work is set to begin at Darwen Town Hall, following Council approval of plans to upgrade the building and prepare it…
Community
VE80 Fest – A Spectacular Community Celebration of Victory in Europe Day
Witton Country Park will come alive this May Bank Holiday as Blackburn hosts a major community celebration to mark the 80th anniversary…
Council
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Shares Eid Greetings
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, has shared a special message to mark Eid ul Fitr, one of the…
Council
Major Upgrades Set for Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen
Work is set to begin on a significant improvement project at Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen, with upgrades to the main path forming…
Community
Blackburn Librarian Shortlisted for Prestigious National Award
Blackburn with Darwen’s Community History Librarian, Mary Painter, has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected Award – a national recognition celebrating the…
Council
Join the Mayor for Two Exciting Charity Quiz Nights!
Join the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, for two exciting charity quiz nights in support of Cardiac Risk in…
Business
Get Job Ready: Blackburn to Host Three-Day Recruitment Extravaganza in February 2025
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free,…
Business
Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and…
Council
Young Palestinians Receive Warm Welcome in Blackburn
A group of young Palestinians from the West Bank were warmly welcomed by the Mayor of Blackburn when they visited Blackburn Town…
Council
Warning Issued Over New Parking Fine Scam in Blackburn
Blackburn residents are being warned about a new parking fine scam after several reports were received by the Council.
Council
Extra bins for food waste collections for all residents coming in 2026
Starting in June 2026, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council will introduce a food waste collection service for all residents.