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Lancashire launches survey on future of waste collections and recycling
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked for their views as Lancashire’s waste partnership draws up a new 10-year strategy for…
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Blackburn Cathedral says safeguarding reform is under way after ‘profound and painful’ year
Blackburn Cathedral’s Interim Dean has said the church is still dealing with the fallout from a difficult 2025, with safeguarding failures, financial…
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Blackburn’s National Festival of Making adds brand-new film festival
The National Festival of Making is returning to Blackburn next weekend with a packed 2026 line-up — and a new Film Festival…
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Blackburn with Darwen launches biggest-ever HAF programme with free activities and meals
Blackburn with Darwen has launched its biggest-ever Holiday Activities & Food programme, with free activities and meals for eligible children and young…
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Blackburn with Darwen Council warns again over parking fine scam texts
Blackburn with Darwen Council has urged residents to stay alert after Parking Services received a number of calls from people sent fake…
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Begin2Sing auditions open for soloists on second Darwen single
Auditions are being held in Darwen for local soloists to take the lead on Shake Off The Rain, the second single from…
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Amber heat-health alert issued as Blackburn with Darwen told to stay cool
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to take simple precautions as an amber heat-health alert comes into force across the…
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Council leader opens new Darwen show homes as first buyers move in
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley has officially opened new show homes at two Darwen developments, where buyers are already showing…
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Blackburn leaders back Lancashire Mind’s Summer Solstice walk
The Council Leader and Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen will join support for Lancashire Mind’s Summer Solstice Walking Challenge at Witton Park…
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Blackburn Pride marks five years with parade, stage show and town centre celebration
Blackburn Pride Festival returns on Saturday 20 June for its fifth year, with a parade from Cathedral Square, live performances, community stalls…
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Blackburn pupils keep walking and wheeling to school in growing council scheme
New figures show 78% of school trips in Blackburn with Darwen are now made actively, with walking making up more than half…
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Blackburn M65 overnight closures on first phase end almost six weeks early
The first phase of overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65 has finished almost six weeks ahead of schedule, after favourable…