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Want to know who’s standing for election on May 5 in Blackburn with Darwen? - polling station scaled

Want to know who’s standing for election on May 5 in Blackburn with Darwen?

Thu 07 Apr, 2022

The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in Blackburn with Darwen have now been published.

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Royal Mail ‘everyday’ stamps will expire in January 2023 – Here’s how not to lose out

Sat 02 Apr, 2022

Non-barcoded stamps will become invalid for use on 31 January 2023.

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Blackburn Easter Fair returns to Witton Park

Thu 31 Mar, 2022

Blackburn’s traditional Easter Fun Fair returns to Witton Park this Easter, headlined as the first Easter Fair for three years after the COVID pandemic stopped the rides and fun.

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Free Easter holiday club places available

Thu 31 Mar, 2022

Free holiday club places are being offered during the Easter holidays offered to children who qualify for free school meals.

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Design an apartment on new TV show and then win the apartment! Must apply by 31 March!

Wed 30 Mar, 2022

Do you have a spark of design talent and dream of owning your own home?

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King George’s Hall Announce Two New Comedy Shows

Wed 30 Mar, 2022

King George’s Hall in Blackburn have today announced two new comedy stars coming to the venue later this year.

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Blakey Moor Terrace transformation begins in year-long Project

Mon 28 Mar, 2022

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 - Dominic Harrison

Director of Public Health who led the borough through COVID is set to retire this week

Mon 28 Mar, 2022

The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring this week.

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Council set to recruit 26 apprentices – Here’s how to apply

Mon 28 Mar, 2022

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual apprenticeship recruitment drive is back – and this year they are set to recruit up to 26 new apprentices.

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Curious Fun at The Mall this Easter

Fri 25 Mar, 2022

The Mall Blackburn is gearing up for its first major Easter event for over two years and is looking forward to welcoming little shoppers to its free Wonderland of Fun!

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Blackburn Train Station Video Tour as part of the UK’s first Autism Friendly Railway Line

Fri 25 Mar, 2022

An autism friendly walk-through film about Blackburn train station commissioned by Community Rail Lancashire is being celebrated during World Autism Acceptance Week. It is part of 10 films showcasing railway

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Free Swimming, Gym & Cycling Sessions return to Blackburn & Darwen

Fri 25 Mar, 2022

From April 1st the Council is investing in a 12 month programme of free leisure sessions across the borough.   This will start with the inclusion of a variety of activities including gym-based, swimming and cycling sessions.

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Kate Rusby’s Soulful Vocals and the Cream of British Folk

Thu 24 Mar, 2022

A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate Rusby’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel.

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A Night of Toe Tapping, Hand Clapping Irish Folk Music with The Kilkennys

Thu 24 Mar, 2022

A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe.

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Cash seized from criminals will fund new Neighbourhoods Projects

Wed 23 Mar, 2022

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has opened the first part of his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund (SLNF) paid for, in part, by money seized from criminals.

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Darwen Playground to get £100,000 makeover

Wed 23 Mar, 2022

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

Thu 17 Mar, 2022

An extra £1.5m has been promised in Blackburn with Darwen for cleaner and greener spaces – including cash for parks, paths and litter picking.

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Mall recognises and celebrates Hidden Disability Day

Thu 17 Mar, 2022

The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with community interest company Access Ability’s Dis-Labelled project to celebrate Hidden Disability Day, which will take place on Thursday 24th March.

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Cancelled – Shop Kilo – the UK’s favourite ‘buy by weight’ vintage kilo sale is coming to Blackburn – Cancelled

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

Shop Kilo are bringing one of their vintage by weight events to Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 26th March 2022.

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The People’s Man of the People has all the Answers – The Pub Landlord is back!

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new era, the men and women of this great country will need answers.

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Linda Lusardi to star in Blackburn Empire Panto

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.

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Blackburn and Darwen Libraries to Open for Longer

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

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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Take Part TV: Love DIY but it doesn’t love you back?

Mon 14 Mar, 2022

Would you love a job completing at your home? Are you ready for a mini-makeover? Do you have a treasured item that needs repairing or restoring? Have you got the perfect item for upcycling?

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The Government grants £365K of funding for Blackburn Museum Roof

Sat 12 Mar, 2022

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard the museum’s 148 year old extensive collection

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Rock band Marillion are kicking off their UK tour in Blackburn - Marillion

Rock band Marillion are kicking off their UK tour in Blackburn

Fri 11 Mar, 2022

Marillion will undertake a nine date UK tour in this autumn, with the tour kicking off at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Sunday 18 September 2022.

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What would you like to see as a local COVID memorial?

Fri 11 Mar, 2022

Two years on from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Blackburn with Darwen Council is planning a permanent memorial to this defining period in our social history.

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New Youth MPs for Blackburn and Darwen have been elected - youth mps

New Youth MPs for Blackburn and Darwen have been elected

Thu 10 Mar, 2022

6,000 young people across Blackburn with Darwen voted in the 2022 Youth Forum elections to select three Youth MPs to represent their views during 2022-2024.

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£150 support for rising energy bills in the borough

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

The Government has announced support to help with rising costs of energy for certain households in the borough.

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Will you be a Quitter Today? No Smoking Day!

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to give quitting another go on No Smoking Day 2022.

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Key Target of the BwD Safer Roads Strategy is a 30%  reduction in fatal and serious casualties - cycling walking issa way

Key Target of the BwD Safer Roads Strategy is a 30% reduction in fatal and serious casualties

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

The Blackburn with Darwen Safer Roads Strategy has been developed to create a local action plan to improve safety on our roads.

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Turtle Bay launches brand new ‘Late Night Eats’ deal - cocktail cheers 3 scaled

Turtle Bay launches brand new ‘Late Night Eats’ deal

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay have announced the arrival of their ‘Late Night Eats’ deal

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Blackburn College Students in the Running for Prestigious Scholarships

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

Four Blackburn Sixth Form students are in the running for a Peel Foundation Scholarship Award.

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Bishop of Blackburn announces retirement

Mon 07 Mar, 2022

Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, The Bishop of Blackburn, has announced he is to retire from the role after a tenure of nearly nine years.

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Hadrian’s Wall Hike by Blackburn Pub Duo for Derian House - Dan and Owen money raised 002

Hadrian’s Wall Hike by Blackburn Pub Duo for Derian House

Mon 07 Mar, 2022

TWO BRAVE Blackburn pub managers took on an epic five-day journey from the West to the East of the UK to raise money for their local children’s hospice, Derian House.

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What could Reginald D Hunter Possibly Say to Upset You? - RegDH

What could Reginald D Hunter Possibly Say to Upset You?

Sun 06 Mar, 2022

Climate change. Mass unemployment. Economic pandemics. The rise of global fascism. So, what could this man POSSIBLY say to upset you?

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Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn - WEB 7 Harris Beattie and Bruno Serraclara in Pinocchio. Photo Drew Forsyth 1

Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn

Sun 06 Mar, 2022

Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn in Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children

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