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Council
Blackburn with Darwen council merger decision withdrawn as Government reviews plans
The Government has withdrawn its decision to merge Blackburn with Darwen with four neighbouring council areas. All options are now back under…
Business
Pierce Hosts Annual Quiz in Support of Blackburn Darwen Youth Zone
Local businesses raised £13,533.80 for Blackburn Darwen Youth Zone at an annual charity quiz hosted by Pierce at Accrington Stanley FC, with…
News
Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 179.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and…
Community
Safe Steps Darwen to help people stay safe on nights out
Blackburn with Darwen Council and partners say the new Safe Steps Darwen initiative will provide welfare checks, reassurance, first aid and safe…
News
Tour de France 2027 route revealed through Blackburn with Darwen
The Tour de France is coming to Blackburn with Darwen on Saturday 3 July 2027. The newly revealed route will take riders…
Community
Nearly 3,000 children waiting for adoption as charity shares family stories
There are currently 2,970 children waiting for adoption in England, but just 1,350 approved adopter families waiting, showing a shortfall of of…
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Ian Halawi Exhibition
Exhibition on until 14 Nov 2026
Mon–Sat, 8:30am–5:30pm (closed Sun)
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Art and Industry
Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
Tue–Sat, 11am–4:45pm (closed Sun, Mon & bank holidays)
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Collected Creatures
Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
Tue–Sat, 11am–4:45pm (closed Sun, Mon & bank holidays)
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