Coronavirus
Dad gets to hospital in time thanks to 3am Facebook message and a Stranger who Responded
When Ryan Groom’s fiancé, Tara-Louise Spencer woke at around 1am this morning, she realised that the latest addition to their family was…
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Variety
Local Theatres’ virtual What’s On Guide – Everything from Comedy to Opera
Although shows are being rescheduled due to coronavirus, the team at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are busy finding…
Business
Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting
Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting.Anyone interested in a role will need to be over 18 and bring the following into the store, go…
Business
Market Traders joined together to keep Food Supplies Moving
Blackburn Market’s food traders received hundreds of orders in less than 24 hours, when a new online ordering system was launched in…
Coronavirus
Companies offering Local Delivery, Click & Collect or new Takeaway service in Blackburn & Darwen
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Coronavirus
News about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen
Our latest update about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen.
Coronavirus
What’s Open in Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Businesses & Venues
Our latest update of all closures and changes for venues, locations and businesses.
Family
This ‘Magical’ Polar Bear will Dazzle and Enchant the Whole Family
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs and adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles Productions, The Bear, brings dazzling puppetry,…
Music
From the British Invasion to Psychedelia – The Counterfeit Sixties at Blackburn Empire
Inspired by the most creative decade in music, The Counterfeit Sixties bring the whole decade to life with a show featuring music…
Comedy
The Story of an Ordinary Man who lived through Extraordinary times
Packed with big gags, hilarious stories and poignant reflections about an ordinary man who lived through extraordinary times; Arthur, accompanied by the…
Music
The Slow Readers Club kick off their UK & EU tour in Blackburn
Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky…
Music
Martin Roscoe and Friends: A world-class piano festival on the doorstep to the Ribble Valley
2020 sees Ribble Valley International Piano Week further broadening its reach as a treasured piano festival in rural North West England.
Music
Up close and personal with Kevin Simm
An unmissable chance to see a world class vocalist up close and personal performing classic hits from across the decades, when Kevin…
Dance
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone…The Ballroom Boys – ACT TWO! at Blackburn Empire Theatre
ACT TWO will follow on from Waite and Simone’s first offering as a dancing duo, with more old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy…
Blackburn Life Awards News
The Arches scoops first Blackburn Life Award for Best Café or Coffee Shop!
The Arches is the first winner of a Blackburn Life Award, the new initiative support businesses in the borough. The popular Sandwich…
Music
Legendary band The Blockheads in Blackburn this March
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early…
Shopping
Historic Holme Street recreated in new initiative in Blackburn Market
A new events and themed pop-up markets area at the heart of Blackburn Market has been named Holme Street. The name comes…
Music
Pete Wylie – Part time Rock Star – Full Time Legend!
The Scouse maverick, Pete Wylie, who, along with Ian McCulloch and Julian Cope, pioneered the Eighties art-indie scene brings his show to…
Music
“Lipstick On Your Collar” heads to Blackburn!
Tickets are selling fast for Lipstick on Your Collar as it heads to Blackburn on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Music
This could be the greatest night of your life! Sing-Along with Re-Take That
Take That’s Greatest Hits Sing-Along with Re-Take That at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Comedy
Is Stephen Bailey all Grown-up? Has the World Gone Mad?
Stephen brings his inappropriate anecdotes to Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 11th March 2020.
Music
Jimi -The Legend Lives On
Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the world’s best tribute artist and featuring his all-star band at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Saturday…
Music
Blackburn Classics and Beethoven’s 250th Celebration
The Hallé return to Blackburn this March as part of the 2019/2020 Classics Series to celebrate the 250th birthday of Beethoven.
Comedy
Jason Manford back on tour after being unmasked
Jason Manford, who was recently unmasked from behind his singing persona of the Hedgehog, is getting back to his roots with a…
Music
Paul Weller returns to Blackburn this November
Paul Weller is set to return to Blackburn on 7th November 2020 as part of his latest tour.
Festival
Internationally acclaimed floral architect at unique event in Lancashire
Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival has announced a unique opportunity for UK flower fans, as Tom De Houwer confirms a demonstration and installation…
Community
Sing Together brings hundreds of voices and thousands of visitors to Blackburn
The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.
Food & Drink
A sweet story of “Liquid Gold” at Blackburn Market this Saturday
A Lancashire Beekeeper will be bringing their products and fascinating stories about beekeeping to Blackburn Market this Saturday (22nd February 2020). The…
Comedy
Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas
Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas at Darwen Library Theatre
Music
It’s still a BoyzLife for Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy
Two of the biggest boy bands join forces in theatre production of their biggest hits on Friday 28th February 2020 at Blackburn’s…
Drama
Bigotry, belonging, and a cat called Roger… a National Health Story
Behind the blue curtain - Daniel, a refugee from Eritrea, now training to be a nurse; Rahmiya, a second-generation Muslim doctor; and…
TV Shows
BBC TV’s Flog It at Blackburn Cathedral – Broadcast Today
BBC TV came to Blackburn Cathedral way back in 2018, and now the show will finally be broadcast - tonight!
Comedy
It’s a Hazy Little Thing called Love with Paul Sinha
Paul Sinha brings his latest tour show, Hazy Little Thing Called Love, to Darwen Library Theatre on Saturday 22nd February.
Music
Everything Bublé – All the hits in one show
Everything Bublé is a tribute to the Canadian megastar Michael Bublé featuring all the big hits from the early days right through…
Dance
Spirit of the Dance – The Show that Conquered the World
The International smash hit “Spirit of the Dance” celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever
Comedy
The unparalleled master and worst-kept secret of stand-up comedy, Tom Stade, is back!
Tom brings his new show to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Thursday 20th February 2020.