Tributes for Jack Straw at Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone charity event
Rt Hon Jack Straw was honoured and celebrated for his commitment and contribution to the Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone at a packed-out event hosted by the charity at Blackburn Rovers on 27 March.
Lancashire’s Art in Manufacturing Boosts Industrial-Art Collaboration
Four artists have been commissioned to work with world-leading manufacturers as part of Art in Manufacturing, the headline commissioning programme for the National Festival of Making in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Get a helping hand to move in Blackburn
KINGSWOOD Homes is hosting an informative event to let house hunters know how they can help to sell their current home.
Lancashire Town has the most dangerous drivers in the North West.
ecent data from the DVLA on UK driving licences suggests that Bacup has the most dangerous drivers in the North West, based on points per population, with Blackburn coming in in seventh spot.
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 the rise of the Omicron variant may have on their business operations.
A Brand-New Sparkling Pantomime Production of Cinderella is revealed for 2022!
With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.
Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chatline that really Cleans Up!
After sell-out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to King George’s Hall, Blackburn this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!
The 39 Locations competing for city status with Blackburn
The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.
Osmonds’ Hitmaker, Songwriter and Singer brings Greatest Hits Tour to Blackburn
Bringing a brand-new Greatest Hits Tour to the UK in 2022, Merrill Osmond is best known as the lead singer for the world-famous Osmond family.
Paul Chowdhry’s tour is Extended and Looks at the Funny Side of Lockdown
Due to phenomenal demand, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry will be doubling the size of his brand-new stand-up tour, Family-Friendly Comedian (*No Children) for 2022 with 43 more dates nationwide.
Pioneers of Madchester, the Legendary Happy Mondays, head to Blackburn
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced they a 23-date tour for October and November 2022 and tickets are already selling fast.
QUEENZ are coming to Blackburn as part of their UK tour!
Fresh from last night’s debut performance on ITV’s premier of ‘Walk The Line,’ QUEENZ – The Show With Balls! are stiletto strutting into 2022 as they prepare to bring their insane live vocals and fierce dance routines to stages across the UK!
Local Black Friday Deals in Blackburn
We’ve spotted a few great Black Friday deals with local businesses.
Blackburn’s Landmark Exchange Building is ready for Lift Off!
Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s, is getting ready to launch a new future.
It will be Strictly Dance, Music and Laughs at Blackburn’s Big Panto
Panto Cast prepare for one of the biggest pantomimes Blackburn has ever seen.
Boyband Boyz On Block get ready to dazzle at Darwen Christmas lights switch-on
Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 light switch on!
A Bit of a Carry On – The Untold Private Story
Peter Butterworth and Janet Brown were one of the most recognisable couples in show business. He was a regular member of the renowned “Carry On” team and she was the country’s leading female impressionist. But behind their very public lives was an untold private story…
The Australian Pink Floyd Show – “Setting the Gold Standard”
The critically lauded, The Australian Pink Floyd Show bring their tour to Blackburn on Sunday 28 November 2021 featuring tracks from Pink Floyd’s classic albums.
A Labour of Love for Hue and Cry
Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane perform at Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 19 November 2021, when Hue and Cry make a welcome return to the theatre.
It’s Mind over Muscle for Extreme Adventurer Ant Middleton
Returning to Blackburn this November with his Mind over Muscle Tour, Ant Middleton will share personal stories and how to live without limits.
Blackamoor Road – Advance Notice of Night Closures
Works will be taking place on Blackamoor Road at the junction of the new link road on the dates and times below.
The Christians – An Endless String of Soulful Classics
The Christians bring their tour to Blackburn on Friday 12th November 2021
Timeless Christmas Classics with G4’s Exquisite Harmonies – Christmas Tour
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2021 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting at King George’s Hall, Blackburn on Wednesday 24 November 2021.
All aboard for Treasure Trove weekends at The Mall!
The Mall Blackburn will be giving away £3,000 and treating little buccaneers to a swashbuckling time this November.
Christmas Lights Switch on to feature “Disney-style” parade & music
Blackburn BID have announced details of this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 27 November 2021.
A Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ride of the Bizarre as the Circus of Horrors comes to town
The Circus of Horrors brings their 25th Anniversary show to Blackburn on Saturday 6th November 2021.
Stalls will be popping up every Saturday in the run up to Christmas
A range of pop-up stalls will be trading in Blackburn Market every Saturday as everyone looks forward to the festive season. The pop-up stalls will be based on the new
Sarah Millican adds an extra date to her Bobby Dazzler Tour in Blackburn
Sarah Millican’s shows are always popular in Blackburn and due to massive demand, an extra date has been added to her Bobby Dazzler Tour at King George’s Hall.