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Know a Local Hero? Nominate Them for the 2025 Community Volunteer Awards!
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to help others? Now’s your chance to say thank you.
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Appeal Lodged Over Refused Gypsy Caravan Site – What It Means for Action at Hall Moss Farm
An appeal has been lodged against the Council’s refusal of planning permission for an unlawful caravan site in Darwen – and while…
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Workers’ Memorial Day Marked in Blackburn with Darwen
Workers’ Memorial Day was marked in Blackburn with Darwen this week, with a ceremony attended by union members, local representatives, and supporters…
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Roadworks Set to Begin as Major Bus Route Upgrades Continue Across Blackburn with Darwen
Improvement works across key junctions in Blackburn with Darwen are continuing as part of a major investment in local bus services –…
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Good Ofsted Judgement for Blackburn with Darwen’s Children’s Services
Children’s Services in Blackburn with Darwen have received a ‘Good’ rating across the board from Ofsted, marking a significant step forward since…
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All Aboard! Blackburn’s Outer Circle Bus Route Returns This May
A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.
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Refurbishment Work Set to Begin at Darwen Town Hall
Refurbishment work is set to begin at Darwen Town Hall, following Council approval of plans to upgrade the building and prepare it…
Community
VE80 Fest – A Spectacular Community Celebration of Victory in Europe Day
Witton Country Park will come alive this May Bank Holiday as Blackburn hosts a major community celebration to mark the 80th anniversary…
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Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Shares Eid Greetings
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, has shared a special message to mark Eid ul Fitr, one of the…
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Major Upgrades Set for Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen
Work is set to begin on a significant improvement project at Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen, with upgrades to the main path forming…
Community
Blackburn Librarian Shortlisted for Prestigious National Award
Blackburn with Darwen’s Community History Librarian, Mary Painter, has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected Award – a national recognition celebrating the…
Council
Join the Mayor for Two Exciting Charity Quiz Nights!
Join the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, for two exciting charity quiz nights in support of Cardiac Risk in…
Business
Get Job Ready: Blackburn to Host Three-Day Recruitment Extravaganza in February 2025
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free,…
Business
Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and…
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Young Palestinians Receive Warm Welcome in Blackburn
A group of young Palestinians from the West Bank were warmly welcomed by the Mayor of Blackburn when they visited Blackburn Town…
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Warning Issued Over New Parking Fine Scam in Blackburn
Blackburn residents are being warned about a new parking fine scam after several reports were received by the Council.
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Extra bins for food waste collections for all residents coming in 2026
Starting in June 2026, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council will introduce a food waste collection service for all residents.
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Former Thwaites Town Centre Site to become Temporary Vehicle Storage Depot
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Maple Grove Developments have agreed for Leyland DAF Trucks to use the former Thwaites brewery site in…
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Blackburn Town Centre Parking Charges to increase in 2024
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced they are to increase the cost of parking in Blackburn Town Centre from 5th February…
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St John’s Church: A new chapter for historic Blackburn building
Artist impressions have been released for the first time of how Blackburn's St John's church could be transformed into a high-quality, sustainable…
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Queen’s Park Gets a Safety Makeover with New Cycle Trail and Play Area
Significant improvements to a children’s play area and cycle trail have been unveiled in Queen’s Park in Audley, featuring a range of…
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Pleasington Crematorium Shut for Several Weeks: Update
An update has been provided by Blackburn with Darwen Council regarding the fire incident that occurred at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 8th…
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Blackburn with Darwen Planning Department in the Top 3%
Speeds of processing planning applications in Blackburn with Darwen continue to improve, putting the Council top of all Lancashire authorities for major…
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NHS worker becomes Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
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New Prayer Shelter at Pleasington Cemetery nears completion
A new prayer shelter at Pleasington Cemetery will soon be open, allowing families to respectfully say goodbye to their loved ones at…
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Blackburn receives more Government Levelling Up Cash
Blackburn with Darwen has been announced as a new Government Levelling Up Partner – unlocking £20m of new funding.
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New Look Darwen Play Area gets ready to Open
Work to finish a new Darwen-themed play area at Blacksnape Playing Fields is due to be completed in the coming days and…
Community
Closures for Shops, Venues and Council Services for the Queen’s Funeral
Changes to business hours and opening for a whole range of local shops, venues and leisure attractions in the area.
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Council Announce Closures and Changes for Queen’s Funeral
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced a raft of closures and changes to council services for Monday 19 September, the day…
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A new Quacking idea to reduce litter in Corporation Park
Corporation Park is now home to a new Duck Feed Dispenser, becoming one of only a handful of councils in the UK…
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New People’s Jury to help mould Climate Change Crisis Policy in Blackburn
A new People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis is set to be held in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Council issue Heatwave Advice
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in the expected extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.
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Leader of the Council says “We are aiming big” in Open Letter to residents
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has written a message to the borough’s residents.
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Lighting of the Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower – everything you need to know!
A Jubilee beacon will be lit at Darwen Tower to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign on the evening of Thursday, June 2nd.
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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.