Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
People in Darwen are being urged to have their say on how £20m of Government Pride in Place funding should be spent over the next decade, with the first consultation now live.
Dame Rachel De Souza visited Little Harwood Family Hub on 21 May as part of a Blackburn trip that also included Blackburn Youth Zone, where she launched her latest survey for children and young people.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has set out its new political balance for 2026/27 after the Annual Council meeting, with Labour continuing in charge as a minority administration following the May elections.
People across Lancashire, including in Blackburn with Darwen, are being asked to help shape a new transport plan setting out how travel could be improved across the county up to 2030.
Councillor Mahfooz Hussain has become Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, with his mayor-making ceremony held at Blackburn Town Hall and his Civic Sunday postponed after urgent hospital treatment earlier this week.
The National Festival of Making is back in Blackburn on 4 and 5 July, with more than 300 artists and makers, 100-plus workshops and exhibitions, live performances, film screenings, markets and street food spread across the town centre.
Buyers at its flagship development in Blackburn can achieve total savings exceeding £15,000. Linden Homes is offering an exceptional incentive package for buyers at Cooper Fields, its first development
More than 100 people from health, local government and the voluntary sector gathered in Blackburn last week as the borough stepped up work towards becoming fully trauma informed. The council says the aim is to change the way services work across the board, not just at the front line.
Darwen Live returns in a week with The Ordinary Boys, Ferocious Dog, Janet Devlin and more spread across three stages and more than 20 venues in the town centre.
Blackburn Cathedral Choir was invited to sing at St Paul’s Cathedral as part of the 371st Festival of Clergy Support Trust, performing alongside choirs from St Albans and St Paul’s in front of 1,500 guests.
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 151.9p to 167.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Weekly overnight closures at M65 Junction 5 are due to begin on 11 May and are expected to run until September as part of the ongoing improvement scheme.
Private renting in England is set for its biggest shake-up in more than 30 years, with the new Renters’ Rights Act starting on 1 May 2026.
Val Ormerod has finished work at Blackburn with Darwen Council after nearly 55 years — a career that began when she walked into the Old Town Hall straight from school in 1971 and asked for a job.
From a summer holiday idea to theatre shelves – two young Blackburn brothers are making big moves with their growing sweets brand, now available at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Blackburn with Darwen households that rely on oil for heating may be able to get a one-off £300 payment to help with refill costs. The council is taking applications from eligible residents who are off the gas grid and struggling to pay.
St Aidan’s short breaks service in Blackburn has kept its ‘good’ rating after a full Care Quality Commission inspection in February and March, with inspectors praising the kindness, compassion and welcome shown to guests.
Unmissable incentives and purchase schemes are on offer for buyers ready for a summer move at Sunnybower Meadow or Collingwood Park. With support worth over £22,000, including financial boosts,
With two and a half weeks to go until election day, Blackburn with Darwen voters are being warned they will need photo ID to vote in person — and those without one can still apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate until 28 April.
A 13-metre table made from ancient fossilised oak older than the pyramids is heading to Blackburn Cathedral, where it will be on display for 12 months as part of the cathedral’s centenary year.
A judge has ordered a Traveller family to leave an unlawful encampment in Darwen and put the land back to its original state, after a two-day hearing at Liverpool County Court.
Darwen Library Theatre is in line for an almost £1m cash injection, with the money set to help finish upgrades to one of the borough’s best-loved venues.
Anyone wanting to vote in Blackburn with Darwen’s local elections on Thursday 7 May has until Monday 20 April to register at their current address if they are not already on the electoral roll.
Comedy fans in Blackburn are in for a treat as Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, starring Benidorm favourite Crissy Rock.
A much-missed Blackburn landmark could be making a surprise return – not as a bridge or walkway, but as a brand new “heritage attraction” in the heart of Cathedral Square.
Blackburn Cathedral has unveiled 12 new centenary vestments designed by British textile artist Margo Selby, with clergy from across the diocese processing them into the Nave before they were blessed by the Bishop of Blackburn.
The council’s Public Health team has relaunched its Ageing Well work, with a focus on helping residents aged 50 and over stay active, connected and independent.
Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are heading to Blackburn as part of a major UK tour – and ahead of their Empire Theatre date, frontwoman Maddy Prior has been reflecting on more than five decades in music, new material, and why performing live still hasn’t lost its magic.
A brand new high-energy indoor attraction is set to launch in Blackburn next week – and it’s bringing a giant inflatable experience to the town.
A much-loved Darwen teacher is retiring after helping raise an incredible £100,000 for a local children’s hospice – leaving behind a legacy that has inspired generations of pupils.
Blackburn’s Yaqoob Hussain MBE is heading to Portugal to officiate at the Porto Box Cup, taking more than 50 years of boxing experience onto the international stage.
Work is due to begin on the final phase of the Griffin housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn, bringing 80 new homes to the area, including privately owned and affordable properties.
Around 1,350 students took part in a Blackburn with Darwen event aimed at helping young people spot exploitation, know where to get help and talk openly about the pressures they face.
