Blackburn & Darwen News.

Council

Free summer fun on offer across Blackburn with Darwen for families

4 Aug 2026

Families in Blackburn with Darwen can choose from a packed mix of free and low-cost summer activities across the borough, with free bus travel…

Council

King George’s Hall gets bold new look ahead of autumn reopening

4 Aug 2026

King George’s Hall has unveiled a new campaign and branding as the Blackburn venue counts down to its grand reopening this autumn after £13.5million…

Entertainment

Blackburn Empire Theatre pays tribute to patron and dear friend Jimmy Cricket

3 Aug 2026

The much-loved comedian, performer and long-standing supporter has died aged 80 Blackburn Empire Theatre has paid tribute to its much-loved patron and dear friend,…

Council

More than 100 volunteers thanked after National Festival of Making success

3 Aug 2026

Volunteers who helped deliver the 2026 National Festival of Making have been recognised at a celebration at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, with organisers…

Music

Extra Seats Released for Hit Sting & The Police Tribute Coming to Blackburn

31 Jul 2026

Fans of Sting and The Police have another chance to grab tickets after extra seats were released for one of Europe’s leading tribute shows,…

Council

Families praise St Aidan’s respite service in Mill Hill

29 Jul 2026

Connor, Lucy and Jessica all look forward to their visits to St Aidan’s, as families say the Blackburn with Darwen Council service continues to…

Council

Young swimmers learn water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week

28 Jul 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council swimming lessons have been teaching children how to stay safer in and around water, from floating and treading water to…

Council

Free mental fitness support on offer for men in Blackburn with Darwen

28 Jul 2026

Men in Blackburn with Darwen can access six free one-hour sessions to help build mental fitness, with support from Rugby League Cares.

Council

Support on offer for Blackburn with Darwen’s 13,000 unpaid carers

28 Jul 2026

Blackburn with Darwen is home to more than 13,000 unpaid carers, and the Blackburn Carers Service says it is there to help. Chief Executive…

Council

New Louie toilet training toolkit rolled out to families across Blackburn with Darwen

28 Jul 2026

A new three-step toilet training toolkit called Louie Says… is being rolled out across Blackburn with Darwen to help parents, carers and early years…

Council

£2 bus fare cap welcomed as boost for Lancashire travellers and jobs

28 Jul 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley says the move will help people get to work, education, healthcare and other essential services, while making…

Council

Chapeltown residents meet police in community engagement day

27 Jul 2026

Residents in Chapeltown spoke with the neighbourhood policing team at an engagement day aimed at hearing concerns, encouraging crime reporting and helping keep the…

Council

Blackburn children’s home hits Outstanding for the 13th time in 11 years

27 Jul 2026

Apple Trees children’s home in Blackburn has been rated Outstanding for the 13th time in 11 years, with a father saying the support there…

Council

Nine former Blackburn with Darwen councillors given long service awards

27 Jul 2026

Nine former councillors have been recognised for years of service to Blackburn with Darwen, with awards handed out at last week’s Council Forum meeting.…