Council
It’s Christmas…but not as we know it for Blackburn & Darwen
Blackburn & Darwen Council has revealed the borough's plans for events up to and including Christmas but it will be very different…
Blackburn Life
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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…
Council
Public toilets removed from Darwen after multiple vandal attacks
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been forced to remove five portable toilets from Darwen town centre after they were repeatedly vandalised by…
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.…
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
“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…
Coronavirus
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
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…
Council
Crackdown on “Surge in very dangerous and completely unacceptable driving”
Lancashire Police has been stepping up patrols in hotspots to crackdown on those who are breaking road safety rules.