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Blackburn will welcome a familiar West End face this July, as singer and actor Lee Mead brings his brand-new live show, The Best of Me, to the Blackburn Empire Theatre on Friday 4 July 2025.
There’s no doubt the news that Marks & Spencer will leave Blackburn town centre will be met with disappointment by many. For decades, M&S has been a cornerstone of high street shopping in Blackburn, a familiar name on a changing landscape. But when it comes to the future of the brand in our borough, the newly approved move to Whitebirk is, in truth, the best Blackburn could have hoped for.

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22nd April 12:00 pm

150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club Exhibition

23rd April 12:00 pm

150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club Exhibition

24th April 7:30 pm

Steptoe and Son – LIVE!

24th April 12:00 pm

150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club Exhibition

25th April 7:30 pm

A Tribute to Sting & the Police – Starring the Rozzers

25th April 12:00 pm

150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club Exhibition

26th April 7:30 pm

Pinked Floyd

26th April 12:00 pm

150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club Exhibition

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    Queues as 'king' of fish and chips reopens in Blackburn
    As word got round that AJK was back open, queues began to form and the shop sold out of fish and chips over the Easter weekend
    Police believe Blackburn fire that ‘caused extensive damage’ was deliberate
    Officers believe the fire at Tensar Manufacturing Ltd at Shadsworth Business Park was started deliberately.
    Plan to turn bungalow into children's care home blocked
    A proposal to turn a terraced bungalow into a small care home for two children has been blocked by a council.
    Blackburn Rovers' 'decisions for the future' after identifying Academy heirs
    Valerien Ismael explained the decision to prioritise minutes for their Academy products at Sunderland and beyond
    Blackburn Rovers' reminder of easy contract decision as star gives future update
    Blackburn Rovers signed Danny Batth to a one-year deal and would be foolish not to extend his terms further
    Blackburn Rovers injury latest as Valerien Ismael delivers update on two players
    Blackburn Rovers were missing Todd Cantwell at Sunderland due to illness
    Blow to UK high streets as nine stores axed and others 'being reviewed'
    More than 100 jobs are also at risk at the arts and crafts supplier
    Police appeal for two men after Blackpool burglary
    Cash and alcohol were taken from a Blackpool pub
    Little-known parent and child parking rule could catch families out
    The designated spaces are common in many car parks - but they come with specific rules in place and misusing them could cost you

    The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, has recorded a video message to share Easter greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.

    Leaders at Blackburn with Darwen Council hosted a visit from Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, a former member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in Pakistan.

    The Redeemer school in Blackburn has received a £6,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes to support ongoing improvements to their outdoor space.

    Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
    The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex.
    Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales departs on major deployment
    The £3bn aircraft carrier has set off from Portsmouth for eight months.
    I felt BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker
    The presenter is stepping down from the football show, but will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.