Blackburn residents are being warned about a new parking fine scam after several reports were received by the Council.
The cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, Blackburn Empire Theatre’s highly anticipated pantomime, took a break from rehearsals to bring some festive fun to The Mall in Blackburn.
Attention true crime fans and curious minds alike! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 4 September 2024, because the Blackburn Empire Theatre is bringing you an electrifying evening with none other
Starting in June 2026, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council will introduce a food waste collection service for all residents.
Altaf Ibrahim Patel, known locally as Tiger Patel, has announced his decision to withdraw from the general election race in Blackburn and encouraged another independent, Adnan Hussain, to step aside too . This decision aims to consolidate the vote against the Labour Party.
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Maple Grove Developments have agreed for Leyland DAF Trucks to use the former Thwaites brewery site in Blackburn as temporary storage for commercial vehicles.
Blackburn continues to be one of the most expensive areas to buy petrol and diesel in the region.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced they are to increase the cost of parking in Blackburn Town Centre from 5th February 2024.
In a remarkable display of dedication and community spirit, Darwen Food Share Community Interest Company (CIC) successfully raised £7126.55 during a challenging sleep-out event held at Whitehall Park, Darwen, on
This weekend, The Exchange invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with its inaugural historic Christmas Tree Festival. A heartwarming celebration of past, present, and future.
Why do so few businesses take part in the BID voting process.
People across the borough have seized the opportunity to be part of the inaugural Christmas Tree Festival at the former Cotton Exchange on King William Street in Blackburn. For those who haven’t yet registered, there’s still a chance to join this unique celebration of community spirit.
Blackburn town centre is gearing up their Christmas lights switch-on event this year, with a show-stopping musicals extravaganza on the programme.
The ‘From Broadway to Blackburn: Christmas Lights Switch On Spectacular’ will take place on Saturday, November 25th from 2.30pm on King William Street.
“Proper” local radio is returning to Blackburn, Burnley and Darwen in November, with the launch of ‘Central Radio North West’
Most local towns have now announced details of their Christmas Lights Switch on Events and here they are
This week we begin our “Best of the Worst” to visit the worst rated restaurants or takeaways in Blackburn and Darwen.
Creams Cafe, the UK’s leading dessert restaurant brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Blackburn on Thursday, 26th October 2023!
The current Top 10 sit down restaurants in Blackburn. Do you agree or is your favourite missing from the list?
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch on will be headlined by 90s dance act N-Trance on Saturday, November 18th.
In exciting news, The Butlers Arms will be opening its doors on Monday, October 23rd!
A local shopkeeper has contacted Blackburn Life about the “shocking state” of areas of Blackburn Town Centre, including a shoppers’ pay and display car park, dead plant displays and filthy entrances into the town.
Blackburn Wilko store is set to close its doors for the last time on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Blackburn’s Panto Season to Get Off to a Roaring Start with Enchanting Meet & Greet in the Mall
Pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is set to reopen its Blackburn with Darwen store on Monday 25th September after a £100k revamp.
Fifteen people have been charged as part of a Lancashire Constabulary investigation into the supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis across East Lancashire.
Artist impressions have been released for the first time of how Blackburn’s St John’s church could be transformed into a high-quality, sustainable workspace.
Come and talk to us about a fresh start – that’s the offer from North West bus operator Transdev to workers facing redundancy following the collapse of high street retailer Wilko.
A cyclist in his 30s was injured in a head-on collision with a car at the Four Lane Ends junction in Blackburn on Thursday evening.
Did you know that thieves can steal your car without ever breaking a window? All they need is a device that can mirror your car key signal.
The Blackburn Empire Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming Volunteer Recruitment Open Day on Sunday, 10th September, 2023 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
A section of Blakey Moor in Blackburn is to close from today for up to 3 years to allow for the major restoration and redevelopment of the historic Victoria Building.
Crown Paints in Darwen has made a colourful donation to local charity, Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Significant improvements to a children’s play area and cycle trail have been unveiled in Queen’s Park in Audley, featuring a range of measures to improve safety and usability.
Get ready for a night of laughter and relatable moments as Mum’s the Word, the hit comedy sketch show, comes to the Blackburn Empire this Autumn.
Exciting news is on the horizon for Blackburn Cathedral Gardens as construction begins on a brand-new Children’s Play area. This project aims to enrich the existing public gardens while providing
Exciting news for book lovers! A new Waterstones bookstore is soon to grace Blackburn town centre.
