A former live music venue in Blackburn town centre is set for a new lease of life – as a new Chaii tea café.
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.
Something HUGE is making a splash at Darwen Leisure Centre – and you could be the first to try it out!
To the Batcave, Blackburn’s independent comic book haven, is gearing up for one of the most exciting days in the geek calendar – Free Comic Book Day 2025!
A brand-new exhibition celebrating 150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club has opened at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery—just yards from where the club was first formed in 1875.
A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.
Refurbishment work is set to begin at Darwen Town Hall, following Council approval of plans to upgrade the building and prepare it for the relocation of joint Council and NHS services.
Witton Country Park will come alive this May Bank Holiday as Blackburn hosts a major community celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
A legendary sitcom is coming back to life in Blackburn this spring, as Steptoe and Son – LIVE! hits the stage at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Thursday 24 April 2025.
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, has shared a special message to mark Eid ul Fitr, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar.
Work is set to begin on a significant improvement project at Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen, with upgrades to the main path forming part of the wider £100m Darwen Town Deal.
This Easter, the Blackburn Empire Theatre is the place to be for fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic for the whole family – and leading the way is none other than TV legend Linda Lusardi, starring in the sparkling Easter pantomime Sleeping Beauty on Sunday 13th April.
Blackburn with Darwen’s Community History Librarian, Mary Painter, has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected Award – a national recognition celebrating the achievements of exceptional library staff across the UK.
Magic comes to town this Sunday as Masters of Deception brings mind-blowing illusions to the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Join the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, for two exciting charity quiz nights in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Papyrus Prevention of Suicide in the Young. Gather your team, test your knowledge, and help raise funds for these vital causes while enjoying a night of friendly competition.
Blackburn is bracing for yet another loss, with the announcement that NatWest’s branch in Copy Nook / Audley will close its doors for good on 12th May 2025.
Celebrate the timeless music of Peter Green, the legendary founder of Fleetwood Mac, in an unforgettable evening of live music.
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free, three-day recruitment event designed to help you land your dream job.
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and Council intervention.
This February, Masters of Martial Arts Academy invites the women of Blackburn to join their empowering Ladies Self-Defence Course.
The confusion sprouted when a fresh jacket potato venture announced its New Year launch in Blackburn, causing a hot potato of a rumour—many believed the TikTok-famous Spud Brothers (with over 3.3 million followers) were rolling into town.
The festive season has officially begun at Blackburn Empire Theatre with the launch of this year’s spectacular pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.
It’s official! The former Debenhams site in Blackburn town centre is getting a brand-new lease of life with the arrival of TJ Hughes
Bonmarché, the UK’s largest retailer for women’s fashion, will open a new store in Blackburn on the 12th of December.
Calling all comedy fans! For a limited time only, grab Early Bird tickets for just £6 to experience the Empire Comedy Club’s stellar triple-headline show on Saturday, 22 March 2025
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to dive into Blackburn’s spookiest spots. From historic theatres to haunted pubs, here are some ghostly tales that might just make your hair stand on end.
It’s that time again—no, not Christmas (yet), but the night when we get to squeeze in an extra hour of beauty sleep, Netflix, or early morning snoozing!
Get ready for a spectacular evening of fun, fireworks, and fundraising at the Annual Blackburn Charity Bonfire, returning to Witton Park on Thursday, 9th November
Blackburn Empire Theatre is gearing up for a night of vibrant soul music on Saturday, 26th October, as the legendary STAX of SOUL brings their celebrated Legacy Tour to East Lancashire.
Kerry Ellis, the Queen of the West End, will bring her critically acclaimed Queen of the West End tour to Blackburn Empire Theatre on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Darwen’s St John Ambulance station is set for a grand revival thanks to a generous donation that has provided the charity with a new home—completely free of charge.
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on headliner has been revealed as none other than 90s electro dance icons, K-Klass!
A group of young Palestinians from the West Bank were warmly welcomed by the Mayor of Blackburn when they visited Blackburn Town Hall on Monday.
Get ready for an evening of supernatural comedy as Britain’s favorite clairvoyant, Clinton Baptiste, brings his brand-new show Roller Ghoster! to the Blackburn Empire Theatre this Halloween!
What do lovestruck beekeepers, menopausal mermaids, zombie prime ministers and deadly rival dentists have in common? They’ve all been the subject of a Totally Improvised Musical! Don’t miss the opening and closing night of your very own musical at The Blackburn Empire Theatre this Thursday.
