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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting people to a recruitment open evening focused on apprenticeships, graduate roles and entry-level opportunities.
Blackburn Empire Theatre’s volunteers have been named Group of the Year at the 2025 Community Volunteer Awards, honouring more than two decades…
A £20 million Pride in Place plan has been unveiled for Darwen, setting out priorities for investment in the town centre, parks,…
Blackburn with Darwen Council has clarified that it has no involvement in any plans to change the use of the Islington Hotel…
Blackburn with Darwen Council has moved to quash rumours circulating on social media about the future of the former Gate Bar and…
Plans are underway that could bring the biggest shake-up to Blackburn with Darwen’s local government in over 50 years — potentially ending…
More than 1,500 people have shared their ideas for the future of Corporation Park’s Conservatory — with the most popular choice being…
A huge new housing development is officially moving forward in Blackburn, with the first stage of ground investigation works now underway on…
Blackburn with Darwen is saying goodbye to glow and hello to reflection. As part of a £630,000 council-funded upgrade, 554 of the…
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued a strong warning to waste offenders as another round of prosecutions lands local residents with criminal…
A new mobile service is rolling out across Blackburn with Darwen to help residents struggling to keep warm this winter. The ‘Little…
The new mural, Floral Timekeepers, by world-renowned artist Morag Myerscough, fills the car park wall with vibrant colours, giant flowers and positive…
