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Young Darwen singer Annabel gets her turn at Abbey Road
Blackburn with Darwen Council has highlighted how Darwen singer Annabel recorded at Abbey Road Studios as one of the soloists on Begin2Sing’s…
Council
Inside Pleasington Cemetery’s refurbished Butterfly Garden
Blackburn with Darwen Council says Pleasington Cemetery’s Butterfly Garden has been refurbished into a peaceful place to remember loved ones, with a…
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Secure a Linden boost at Cooper Fields this October
Linden Homes, part of Vistry, has welcomed its first residents to the flagship Blackburn development in recent weeks.
Charity
Mayor buys Fran’s artwork for £2,000 — then gives it back to her family
Derian House’s annual ball saw Fran McCaigue’s unfinished artwork sell for £2,000 before Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Mahfooz Hussain gifted…
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Bishop of Blackburn to tackle muddy assault course for Sudan appeal
The Bishop of Blackburn and other clergy will wear dog collars as they scramble through mud at Whitehough Outdoor Centre, raising money…
Community
More than 400 nominations narrowed down to Volunteer Awards finalists in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS have revealed the finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards, after more than 400 nominations…
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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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Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
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Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
Tue–Sat, 11am–4:45pm (closed Sun, Mon & bank holidays)
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