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Want to know who’s standing for election on May 5 in Blackburn with Darwen?
The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in Blackburn with Darwen have now been published.
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Free Easter holiday club places available
Free holiday club places are being offered during the Easter holidays offered to children who qualify for free school meals.
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Blakey Moor Terrace transformation begins in year-long Project
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
The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring…
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Council set to recruit 26 apprentices – Here’s how to apply
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual apprenticeship recruitment drive is back – and this year they are set to recruit up to 26…
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Darwen Playground to get £100,000 makeover
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
An extra £1.5m has been promised in Blackburn with Darwen for cleaner and greener spaces – including cash for parks, paths and…
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Blackburn and Darwen Libraries to Open for Longer
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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The Government grants £365K of funding for Blackburn Museum Roof
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard…
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What would you like to see as a local COVID memorial?
Two years on from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Blackburn with Darwen Council is planning a permanent memorial to this defining…
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New Youth MPs for Blackburn and Darwen have been elected
6,000 young people across Blackburn with Darwen voted in the 2022 Youth Forum elections to select three Youth MPs to represent their…
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£150 support for rising energy bills in the borough
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!
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
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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Blackburn and Darwen Hospitality & Leisure Businesses can claim up to £6,000
The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant is intended to support eligible hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the effect that…
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The 39 Locations competing for city status with Blackburn
The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.
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Memories of King George’s Hall from 100 years of entertainment
King George's Hall recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and this is the video of memories that was featured during the event.
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Market partnership brings praise from Marcus Rashford
Two markets in Lancashire have joined forces to support struggling families with children eligible for free school meals. Blackburn Market and Darwen…
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Blackburn with Darwen Primary Schools will not face blanket closure
Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health from Blackburn Council have…
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Blackburn with Darwen will be in Tier 3, the Government Confirm
The government have now published a postcode lookup facility to discover which Tier you will be in from 2nd December and it…
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Barbara statue stays under wraps until 2021
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have delayed the planned unveiling of a statue to former Blackburn MP Barbara Castle until 2021. The…
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“Weeks away from a full county-wide lockdown” warning from Public Health bosses
Lancashire’s top Public Health bosses are urging communities to work together to avoid further local lockdown measures.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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
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“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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.
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New local measures announced in Blackburn & Darwen to control spread of Coronavirus
Blackburn with Darwen Council have today issued five measures, that will be in place for a month, aimed at avoiding a local…
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Blackburn and Darwen begin to reopen council services
Blackburn and Darwen Council have today published details of the reopening of some of their key services, including Town Halls and Libraries.