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Lancashire transport body names Karen Cassar as new director
The Lancashire Combined County Authority has appointed Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport. She says the role is a homecoming,…
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Pleasington Cemetery extension could secure burial space for years to come
Blackburn with Darwen Council wants to extend Pleasington Cemetery on land next to the current site, with plans for 4,000 new burial…
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Kier lined up for Blackburn’s £45m Star Square scheme
Kier is set to be appointed contractor for Blackburn’s Star Square development, a £45m project that forms part of what is being…
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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 154.9p to 177.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and…
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Phil Riley backs Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley says Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029 would be good news for…
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Darwen landlord fined more than £4,500 after ignoring waste warnings
A Darwen landlord has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after rubbish was left at three properties despite repeated warnings from…
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The K’s to open Blackburn’s newly revamped King George’s Hall
The K’s will headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday, September 26, with tickets going on sale at…
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Mothers’ Union marks 150 years with open day and service at Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral will host a public celebration this Saturday as the Mothers’ Union marks its 150th anniversary with banners, exhibitions, children’s activities…
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Free summer fun on offer across Blackburn with Darwen for families
Families in Blackburn with Darwen can choose from a packed mix of free and low-cost summer activities across the borough, with free…
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King George’s Hall gets bold new look ahead of autumn reopening
King George’s Hall has unveiled a new campaign and branding as the Blackburn venue counts down to its grand reopening this autumn…
Entertainment
Blackburn Empire Theatre pays tribute to patron and dear friend Jimmy Cricket
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…
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More than 100 volunteers thanked after National Festival of Making success
Volunteers who helped deliver the 2026 National Festival of Making have been recognised at a celebration at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery,…
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Extra Seats Released for Hit Sting & The Police Tribute Coming to Blackburn
Fans of Sting and The Police have another chance to grab tickets after extra seats were released for one of Europe’s leading…
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Families praise St Aidan’s respite service in Mill Hill
Connor, Lucy and Jessica all look forward to their visits to St Aidan’s, as families say the Blackburn with Darwen Council service…
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Young swimmers learn water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week
Blackburn with Darwen Council swimming lessons have been teaching children how to stay safer in and around water, from floating and treading…
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Free mental fitness support on offer for men in Blackburn with Darwen
Men in Blackburn with Darwen can access six free one-hour sessions to help build mental fitness, with support from Rugby League Cares.
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Support on offer for Blackburn with Darwen’s 13,000 unpaid carers
Blackburn with Darwen is home to more than 13,000 unpaid carers, and the Blackburn Carers Service says it is there to help.…
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New Louie toilet training toolkit rolled out to families across Blackburn with Darwen
A new three-step toilet training toolkit called Louie Says… is being rolled out across Blackburn with Darwen to help parents, carers and…
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£2 bus fare cap welcomed as boost for Lancashire travellers and jobs
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley says the move will help people get to work, education, healthcare and other essential services,…
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Chapeltown residents meet police in community engagement day
Residents in Chapeltown spoke with the neighbourhood policing team at an engagement day aimed at hearing concerns, encouraging crime reporting and helping…
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Blackburn children’s home hits Outstanding for the 13th time in 11 years
Apple Trees children’s home in Blackburn has been rated Outstanding for the 13th time in 11 years, with a father saying the…
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Nine former Blackburn with Darwen councillors given long service awards
Nine former councillors have been recognised for years of service to Blackburn with Darwen, with awards handed out at last week’s Council…
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Blackburn Bishop launches urgent appeal after 10,000 flee fighting in South Sudan link diocese
An emergency appeal has been launched in Blackburn after violence in the Diocese of Liwolo in South Sudan forced around 10,000 people…
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Free Blackburn Cathedral tours return for Heritage Open Days this September
Blackburn Cathedral will open its doors for a series of free guided tours in September as part of Heritage Open Days, but…
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Blackburn early years service featured in national research on family support
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Early Years Service has been included in research looking at how early learning, childcare and wider family support…
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Lancashire set for four new councils in biggest local government shake-up in 50 years
The Government has announced plans to replace Lancashire’s 15 councils with four new unitary authorities, including an East Lancashire council covering Blackburn…
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Blackburn landlords fined after tenants left in damp, mould and no heating
Three Blackburn landlords have been prosecuted after ignoring council warnings over a home with damp, mould and no heating, and each has…
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Phil Riley urges young people to read as social media ban looms
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley has written to Liz Kendall MP saying the planned under-16 social media ban should be…
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Terraced homeowners in Blackburn with Darwen offered £100 EV charging cable channels
People living in terraced homes across Blackburn with Darwen can now get help to charge an electric vehicle outside their front door,…
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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 146.9p to 174.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and…
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Blackburn with Darwen leaders mark Srebrenica genocide anniversary
The Mayor and council leader are backing Srebrenica Memorial Week, saying Blackburn with Darwen must continue to stand against hatred, discrimination and…