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Blackburn with Darwen Council warns residents of scam texts demanding payment for parking fines

Keep an eye on your phones, Darwen residents! Blackburn with Darwen Council is issuing a warning about scam texts pretending to be about parking fines. Don't fall for these sneaky tricks – make sure you know how to spot a genuine message.

26 March 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

Blackburn w/ Darwen planning boss slams conservation breaches

It seems our planning boss has been left less than impressed this week, with a strong statement issued regarding conservation breaches in the borough. This is something that could affect us right here in Darwen, so it's worth keeping an eye on!

20 March 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

Blackburn with Darwen boss welcomed train performance boost

Great news for commuters in our area! Our council leader is celebrating a significant improvement in train performance, meaning a smoother and more reliable journey for everyone travelling through Blackburn with Darwen.

19 March 2026
Central Radio North West

Blackburn with Darwen Council given cash to help residents cope with cost of living crisis

Great news for our neighbours in Blackburn with Darwen! Our council has received a boost to help everyone here tackle the rising cost of living. We'll be keeping an eye on how this funding will support our local community.

16 March 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

Blackburn with Darwen Council misses its own performance targets in 3 areas

It's not the news we were hoping for this week, as our own Blackburn with Darwen Council has unfortunately missed some key performance targets. Let's take a closer look at what this means for our community.

16 March 2026
BBC

New youth centre in Darwen includes recording studio and gym

New youth centre in Darwen includes recording studio and gym  BBC

3 March 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

Blackburn with Darwen Council spends £1.2m on new vehicles

Big news for our borough! Blackburn with Darwen Council is investing a whopping £1.2 million into new vehicles. This significant spend will help keep our local services running smoothly right here in Darwen and across the wider Blackburn with Darwen area.

22 February 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

'We will be ready' - Blackburn with Darwen Council statement after elections U-turn

Well folks, it looks like there's been a bit of a change of plans at the Blackburn with Darwen Council following the recent elections. We've heard from the council, and they're assuring us they'll be ready for whatever comes next.

18 February 2026
Lancashire Telegraph

Blackburn with Darwen Council offers prayers for Inaayah

Our hearts go out to little Inaayah and her family following the sad news. Blackburn with Darwen Council has shared its prayers and thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. We're all sending our deepest sympathies across the borough.

30 January 2026
Central Radio North West

Blackburn with Darwen Council urged to support tougher rules on social media use by under-16s

Our local council, Blackburn with Darwen, is being asked to consider some stricter guidelines for youngsters using social media. It's a topic that's on many parents' minds right here in our community.

23 January 2026
theshuttle.org.uk

Just announced: Tour de France Grand Départs to pass through Blackburn with Darwen

Just announced: Tour de France Grand Départs to pass through Blackburn with Darwen  theshuttle.org.uk

15 January 2026
Lancashire Evening Post

Work to tackle grooming gangs in Blackburn with Darwen continue with reappointment of dedicated team

Work to tackle grooming gangs in Blackburn with Darwen continue with reappointment of dedicated team  Lancashire Evening Post

11 January 2026
theshuttle.org.uk

Three Darwen residents fined for dumping rubbish outside their homes

Three Darwen residents fined for dumping rubbish outside their homes  theshuttle.org.uk

17 December 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Blackburn with Darwen Council receives £1.6m to facilitate electric vehicle charging points

Blackburn with Darwen Council receives £1.6m to facilitate electric vehicle charging points  theshuttle.org.uk

11 December 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Full steam ahead with new survey on future of trains in Blackburn with Darwen

Full steam ahead with new survey on future of trains in Blackburn with Darwen  theshuttle.org.uk

3 December 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Milestone moment as Blackburn with Darwen Submits Unitary Authority Proposal

Milestone moment as Blackburn with Darwen Submits Unitary Authority Proposal  theshuttle.org.uk

28 November 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Remembrance events across Blackburn with Darwen

Remembrance events across Blackburn with Darwen  theshuttle.org.uk

31 October 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Blackburn with Darwen Library Service ‘turns the page’ with brand new website

Blackburn with Darwen Library Service ‘turns the page’ with brand new website  theshuttle.org.uk

21 October 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Blackburn with Darwen residents invited to give their views on homelessness and rough sleeping

Blackburn with Darwen residents invited to give their views on homelessness and rough sleeping  theshuttle.org.uk

20 October 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Council decision to refuse Gypsy caravan site in Darwen successfully defended at planning appeal

Council decision to refuse Gypsy caravan site in Darwen successfully defended at planning appeal  theshuttle.org.uk

30 September 2025
BBC

Blackburn with Darwen Council denies asylum seeker flats rumour

Blackburn with Darwen Council denies asylum seeker flats rumour  BBC

22 August 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Reminder: Blackburn with Darwen Council today issues renewed warning about bogus parking scam texts

Reminder: Blackburn with Darwen Council today issues renewed warning about bogus parking scam texts  theshuttle.org.uk

21 August 2025
BBC

Blackburn with Darwen Council facing possible budget gap of £7.8m

Blackburn with Darwen Council facing possible budget gap of £7.8m  BBC

12 August 2025
Central Radio North West

Blackburn with Darwen Council facing budget gap of almost £8m

Blackburn with Darwen Council facing budget gap of almost £8m  Central Radio North West

12 August 2025
BBC

Blackburn with Darwen support for terminal illness council tax relief

Blackburn with Darwen support for terminal illness council tax relief  BBC

28 July 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Sunshine, Stories & Smiles: Family Fun in Blackburn with Darwen

Sunshine, Stories & Smiles: Family Fun in Blackburn with Darwen  theshuttle.org.uk

23 July 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Darwen Town Hall to open next week

Darwen Town Hall to open next week  theshuttle.org.uk

24 June 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Investment in Blackburn with Darwen’s cultural venues takes new step forward

Investment in Blackburn with Darwen’s cultural venues takes new step forward  theshuttle.org.uk

12 June 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Blackburn with Darwen’s SEND Parent Champion Scheme earns national recognition

Blackburn with Darwen’s SEND Parent Champion Scheme earns national recognition  theshuttle.org.uk

2 June 2025
theshuttle.org.uk

Blackburn with Darwen Libraries to become a Green Library Hub with £86k funding

Blackburn with Darwen Libraries to become a Green Library Hub with £86k funding  theshuttle.org.uk

29 May 2025