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Darwen · DarwenThe 1V Awards were held in London on Saturday. The event was hosted by Aisha Hussain, 13, who won the Aya award. The awards were presented by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The winners were announced at the end of a six-minute video message.See the Story
1980s-themed awards toast the best of Blackburn and Darwen
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Hospitals · DarwenThe Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health said the state of children's oral health is "nothing short of egregious" There were an estimated 270 total hospital admissions in Blackburn with Darwen for children's tooth extraction in the year to March 2023. Of these, about 185 were extractions for tooth decay. Overall, the rate of tooth extractions in the borough was613 per 100,000 children.See the Story
Data reveals more hospital admissions in Blackburn to remove children's teeth
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Darwen · Darwen18 businesses, including restaurants, takeaways and pubs, were visited by inspectors. Food Standards Agency ratings examine the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and conditions of facilities. Of the 18 establishments visited in Blackburn and Darwen, all bar two received the top rating of five, while the others scored a four and three.See the Story
Good results for Blackburn businesses in latest food hygiene ratings
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Mental Health · DarwenAround 185 detentions were made in the former NHS Blackburn with Darwen CCG area in the year to March 2023 – or 120 for every 100,000 people in the area. Under the Mental Health Act, people with a mental disorder people can be detained – also known as being sectioned – if they are judged to be a danger to themselves or other people. Black people were far more likely to be detained under the act, with 225 detention per 100,00 people – compared to 65 for white people. Mind is calling on whoever forms the next Government to "urgently prioritise" an overhaul of the act.See the Story
Number of mental health detentions made in Blackburn revealed in new figures
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Darwen · DarwenBlackburn with Darwen has one of the highest rates of child poverty in North West. The borough is one of eight in the North West with a child poverty rate of above 40%. Pendle, Hyndburn, and Burnley were also above the 40 per cent mark. East Lancashire is also home to the lowest rate of child Poverty.See the Story
Blackburn's child poverty rates among highest in region, new study shows
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