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Familiar faces behind The Rock Box set to bring Blackburn’s Ribblesdale pub back to life
The historic Northgate pub opposite King George’s Hall is preparing to reopen, with Karen and Andy Joss promising a traditional pub atmosphere…
Council
The K’s to open King George’s Hall’s £13.5m makeover this weekend
The K’s will headline King George’s Hall’s grand reopening in Blackburn this Saturday, as the venue welcomes crowds back after a £13.5m…
Council
Lancashire minerals and waste plan opens for public comment
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to comment on the latest draft of Lancashire’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan, which…
Council
Luxmuralis space show set for Blackburn Cathedral return in February
Luxmuralis is coming back to Blackburn Cathedral with a new light and sound installation called SPACE, running for six nights in February…
Council
£90,000 boost to bring more live arts into Blackburn with Darwen libraries
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries, Blackpool Libraries and Culturapedia are joining forces after securing £90,000 from Arts Council England for a new two-year…
Council
Less than four weeks left to join Blackburn’s Grit Squad
Residents are being urged to sign up to Blackburn with Darwen’s Grit Squad scheme before applications close on Wednesday 14 October, as…
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On for a while.
Exhibitions and experiences to enjoy over the coming weeks and months.
EXHIBITION · ON FOR A WHILE
Art and Industry
Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
Tue–Sat, 11am–4:45pm (closed Sun, Mon & bank holidays)
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EXHIBITION · ON FOR A WHILE
Collected Creatures
Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
Tue–Sat, 11am–4:45pm (closed Sun, Mon & bank holidays)
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