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Janet crowned ‘Queen’ of Darwen Tower Jubilee Beacon Competition
The winner of a competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower has been officially crowned!
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Better Park Experiences in Darwen
Darwen residents can expect a better park experience after maintenance work has been carried out in three of the neighbourhood parks.
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Want to know who’s standing for election on May 5 in Blackburn with Darwen?
The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in Blackburn with Darwen have now been published.
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Free Easter holiday club places available
Free holiday club places are being offered during the Easter holidays offered to children who qualify for free school meals.
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Blakey Moor Terrace transformation begins in year-long Project
Work is underway on transforming an important part of Blackburn’s ‘cultural quarter’ – Blakey Moor Terrace.
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Director of Public Health who led the borough through COVID is set to retire this week
The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring…
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Council set to recruit 26 apprentices – Here’s how to apply
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual apprenticeship recruitment drive is back – and this year they are set to recruit up to 26…
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Darwen Playground to get £100,000 makeover
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that the playground at Blacksnape will undergo a full renovation.
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Council promise extra £1.5m for parks, paths and litter picking
An extra £1.5m has been promised in Blackburn with Darwen for cleaner and greener spaces – including cash for parks, paths and…
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Blackburn and Darwen Libraries to Open for Longer
en announced in Blackburn and Darwen in response to public feedback and the Council’s renewed commitment to boosting community health and wellbeing.
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The Government grants £365K of funding for Blackburn Museum Roof
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard…
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What would you like to see as a local COVID memorial?
Two years on from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Blackburn with Darwen Council is planning a permanent memorial to this defining…