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Begin2Sing to bring free singing sessions for new parents to Blackburn
A Darwen singing project that has been building confidence and wellbeing since last year is set to expand into Blackburn with weekly…
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New youth centre at Audley & Queen’s Park moves closer to opening
A new youth provision at Audley & Queen’s Park Children’s Centre is nearly finished, as part of almost £10m of investment in…
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Blackburn school helped test new emergency lessons for Lancashire children
A free new toolkit teaching primary-age children what to do in an emergency is being rolled out across Lancashire after being tested…
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Northern cancellations fall on Blackburn line as overcrowding starts to ease
Train passengers using Blackburn and Darwen routes are being told services have become more reliable, with Northern reporting fewer cancellations and a…
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Mill Hill FC lands £150,000 boost to bring senior teams back home
Mill Hill Football Club is set for £150,000 of ground improvements at Waterfall Street after £125,000 was secured through the Government’s Local…
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Darwen community groups and venues share £270,000 funding pot
Twelve projects across Darwen are set to receive more than £270,000 in the first round of the new Darwen Community Fund, with…
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Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to help shape future housing plans
People across Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to fill in a housing survey that will help decide what kinds of homes…
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Watch the moment bedroom furniture is dumped over a fence in Blackburn – council appeals to public
CCTV footage shows someone throwing bedroom furniture over a fence onto private property in Blackburn. The Council is asking: do you recognise…
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Blackburn with Darwen elections back on after Government U-turn on postponement plans
Blackburn with Darwen’s council elections are back on after the Government reversed plans to postpone 30 local polls. Critics say ministers were…
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Council and police carry out late-night taxi and private hire checks in Blackburn with Darwen
Twenty taxi and private hire vehicles were stopped and inspected during a late-night joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire…
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Apprenticeship, Graduate and Entry-Level Recruitment Open Evening announced
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting people to a recruitment open evening focused on apprenticeships, graduate roles and entry-level opportunities.
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“Heart and Soul of Blackburn’s Cultural Scene” – Blackburn Empire Volunteers Crowned Group of the Year
Blackburn Empire Theatre’s volunteers have been named Group of the Year at the 2025 Community Volunteer Awards, honouring more than two decades…
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£20m Pride in Place plan sets out vision for future investment in Darwen
A £20 million Pride in Place plan has been unveiled for Darwen, setting out priorities for investment in the town centre, parks,…
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Council issues statement on rumours about the Islington Hotel in Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council has clarified that it has no involvement in any plans to change the use of the Islington Hotel…
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Council quashes wild rumours about former Blackburn pub
Blackburn with Darwen Council has moved to quash rumours circulating on social media about the future of the former Gate Bar and…
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From Blackburn to East Lancs? Big Changes Proposed for Your Local Council
Plans are underway that could bring the biggest shake-up to Blackburn with Darwen’s local government in over 50 years — potentially ending…
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Blackburn Residents Have Their Say on Conservatory’s Future
More than 1,500 people have shared their ideas for the future of Corporation Park’s Conservatory — with the most popular choice being…
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Massive 1,500-Home Expansion Gets Underway in North East Blackburn
A huge new housing development is officially moving forward in Blackburn, with the first stage of ground investigation works now underway on…
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Reflect on This: Blackburn’s Bollards Get a Glow-Down
Blackburn with Darwen is saying goodbye to glow and hello to reflection. As part of a £630,000 council-funded upgrade, 554 of the…
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Named & Fined: Blackburn & Darwen Waste Offenders Ordered to Pay Nearly £5,000
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued a strong warning to waste offenders as another round of prosecutions lands local residents with criminal…
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‘Little Van of Warm’ Brings Free Energy Support to Blackburn Households
A new mobile service is rolling out across Blackburn with Darwen to help residents struggling to keep warm this winter. The ‘Little…
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Flower Power or Lost Heritage? What Do You Think of Blackburn’s Bold New Mural?
The new mural, Floral Timekeepers, by world-renowned artist Morag Myerscough, fills the car park wall with vibrant colours, giant flowers and positive…
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Blackburn with Darwen Marks 30 Years Since the Srebrenica Genocide
Blackburn with Darwen has joined communities around the world in marking the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, remembering the more than…
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What Do You Think of the Plans to Transform Darwen Market?
Plans have been revealed for the biggest transformation of Darwen Market in a generation — turning the historic Market Hall into a…
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Don’t Give to Beggars – Give to Charity, Say New Campaign Leaders
New campaign urges Blackburn with Darwen residents to donate to local charities instead.
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Could You Open Your Home — and Heart? Shared Lives Week Puts the Spotlight on Local Carers
This week, Blackburn with Darwen has joined a national celebration honouring the people who quietly change lives every day — the carers…
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Darwen’s Brand-New Youth Centre Is Taking Shape — And It’s Going to Be Huge
Steel frames are going up, excitement is building, and Darwen’s next big thing for young people is finally coming to life.
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Blackburn with Darwen Puts Dads in the Spotlight at Landmark Family Event
Blackburn with Darwen Council has hosted a first-of-its-kind conference dedicated to celebrating dads — and pushing for stronger support for fathers across…
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Darwen Town Hall Reopens Next Week After Refurbishment
After a temporary relocation, Darwen Town Hall is set to reopen its front desk services next week.
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How Do You Rate Blackburn’s Roads, Paths and Transport? The Council Wants to Know
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being urged to have their say in a new set of surveys that will help shape the…
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Refugee Week in Blackburn with Darwen: Events Led by the Women Who Know What It Means to Start Over
Nancy Kinyanjui (Kairos Housing), Salma Mohamed (ARC), and Zainab Elbusefi (DARE) are behind a full week of inspiring, thought-provoking and family-friendly events…
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Council Leader Welcomes Spending Review – But Stresses Blackburn Must Benefit
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Phil Riley has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review by welcoming new pledges on youth…
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Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes Seized in Blackburn Trading Standards Operation
A major haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered at four Blackburn businesses following an enforcement operation by Blackburn with…
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The Future of Corporation Park Conservatory — Have Your Say on Blackburn’s Neglected Gem
Once a symbol of Blackburn’s Victorian pride, the Corporation Park Conservatory now stands boarded up, rusting and forgotten. But that could all…
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Blackburn Pride 2025: A Day to Celebrate, Be Seen and Be Proud
Blackburn is getting ready to burst into colour as Pride 2025 returns to the town on Saturday 21st June — and this…
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Millions Poured Into Blackburn’s Roads – Is Your Street on the List?
Big plans are rolling out across Blackburn with Darwen – and it’s not just about filling potholes.