Blackburn with Darwen Council News

Warm Homes will save lives this winter

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:21:00 GMT Standard Time

Warm Homes will save lives this winter

New home for the visitor centre

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:40:00 GMT Standard Time

Blackburn Visitor's Centre has moved.

Woman fined for littering

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:16:00 GMT Standard Time

A woman has been ordered to pay �270 after she was caught littering in Blackburn.

Volunteers are vital to East Lancashire Hospice

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:37:00 GMT Standard Time

Volunteers play a key role in enabling East Lancashire Hospice to continue its important work in the community.

Free insulation for homes in Blackburn with Darwen

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:05:00 GMT Standard Time

Free insulation for homes in Blackburn with Darwen

New housing proposals for former hospital site

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:49:00 GMT Standard Time

New housing proposals for former hospital site

Youth Zone volunteers wanted

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:27:00 GMT Standard Time

Blackburn Youth Zone is looking for sports and arts volunteers and mentors to help young people flourish. It's Your Call if you want to get involved.

Woman fined after dumped rubbish found on Council land

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:03:00 GMT Standard Time

A woman has been ordered to pay �215 after rubbish belonging to her was found dumped on Council land.

Happier and healthier Little Harwood!

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 9:56:00 GMT Standard Time

Would you like our chance to be a winner in a �150 prize draw, help Little Harwood become healthier and happier, and help local business and projects spring up?

Matron Knows Best

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:00 GMT Standard Time

Nurse turned author will be visiting Blackburn Library Joan Woodcock will be visiting Blackburn library to talk about her book and recall some of her most memorable experiences.

Booklovers, digital champions and historians wanted

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:49:00 GMT Standard Time

If you love books, computers or local history, Blackburn with Darwen Council would love to read all about you.

Opening of new pilot library and caf� in Edgworth

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT Standard Time

Opening of new pilot library and caf� in Edgworth

Market shoppers encouraged to ‘buy’ wares worth millions

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:27:00 GMT Standard Time

Pop down to the market this Friday to make 'Your Call' about the future of Council services.

Award winning market – its official!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:36:00 GMT Standard Time

Award winning market – its official!

Dan looking to ‘shake’ things up at Blackburn Market

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:47:00 GMT Standard Time

The owner of a new milkshake bar in Blackburn’s new �8m Market is promising to bring the best shakes in the North West to Blackburn and will be hoping the people of the town respond by supporting local business.

'Author'fully good events at the borough's libraries

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:52:00 GMT Standard Time

There is plenty going on in the lead up to National Libraries Day with something for every type of book lover.

Star gazing at Sunnyhurst Woods

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:22:00 GMT Standard Time

Take part in guided walk under the stars at Sunnyhurst Woods.

Extra bus services help Rovers fans get home after the game

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:46:00 GMT Standard Time

The 5A and 5C Outer Circle bus services will again be running an additional night journey on Monday April 2 for fans wanting to return home after midweek evening games.

Could you be an Olympic Champion sport maker?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:41:00 GMT Standard Time

Sport Makers is a national programme aiming to support grass-roots sport as part of the Olympic/Paralympic legacy.

New late night train services coming to Blackburn soon

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:25:00 GMT Standard Time

Thanks to lobbying by the East Lancashire line and Clitheroe line Community Rail Partnerships two new late night train services will soon be calling at Blackburn.

On your marks, get set, go!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:29:00 GMT Standard Time

Blackburn Road Runners will be hosting the annual Winter Warmer 10k and Junior 2.5k race at Witton Park on Sunday, February 5.

Dance the night away at the Mayor’s Ball!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:31:00 GMT Standard Time

East meets West at this year’s Mayor’s Ball and dinner dance – with music and dance from belly dancing and Bollywood to swing and 90s music

Holocaust Awareness Day takes place on January 29 at 2pm

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:48:00 GMT Standard Time

Residents are being invited to take part in Holocaust Memorial Day this Sunday (January 29).