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Mall recognises and celebrates Hidden Disability Day

Thu 17 Mar, 2022

The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with community interest company Access Ability’s Dis-Labelled project to celebrate Hidden Disability Day, which will take place on Thursday 24th March.

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Cancelled – Shop Kilo – the UK’s favourite ‘buy by weight’ vintage kilo sale is coming to Blackburn – Cancelled

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

Shop Kilo are bringing one of their vintage by weight events to Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 26th March 2022.

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The People’s Man of the People has all the Answers – The Pub Landlord is back!

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new era, the men and women of this great country will need answers.

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Linda Lusardi to star in Blackburn Empire Panto

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.

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Blackburn and Darwen Libraries to Open for Longer

Tue 15 Mar, 2022

en announced in Blackburn and Darwen in response to public feedback and the Council’s renewed commitment to boosting community health and wellbeing.

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Take Part TV: Love DIY but it doesn’t love you back?

Mon 14 Mar, 2022

Would you love a job completing at your home? Are you ready for a mini-makeover? Do you have a treasured item that needs repairing or restoring? Have you got the perfect item for upcycling?

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The Government grants £365K of funding for Blackburn Museum Roof

Sat 12 Mar, 2022

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard the museum’s 148 year old extensive collection

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Rock band Marillion are kicking off their UK tour in Blackburn

Fri 11 Mar, 2022

Marillion will undertake a nine date UK tour in this autumn, with the tour kicking off at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Sunday 18 September 2022.

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What would you like to see as a local COVID memorial?

Fri 11 Mar, 2022

Two years on from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Blackburn with Darwen Council is planning a permanent memorial to this defining period in our social history.

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New Youth MPs for Blackburn and Darwen have been elected

Thu 10 Mar, 2022

6,000 young people across Blackburn with Darwen voted in the 2022 Youth Forum elections to select three Youth MPs to represent their views during 2022-2024.

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£150 support for rising energy bills in the borough

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

The Government has announced support to help with rising costs of energy for certain households in the borough.

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Will you be a Quitter Today? No Smoking Day!

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to give quitting another go on No Smoking Day 2022.

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Key Target of the BwD Safer Roads Strategy is a 30% reduction in fatal and serious casualties

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

The Blackburn with Darwen Safer Roads Strategy has been developed to create a local action plan to improve safety on our roads.

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Turtle Bay launches brand new ‘Late Night Eats’ deal

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay have announced the arrival of their ‘Late Night Eats’ deal

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Blackburn College Students in the Running for Prestigious Scholarships

Wed 09 Mar, 2022

Four Blackburn Sixth Form students are in the running for a Peel Foundation Scholarship Award.

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Bishop of Blackburn announces retirement

Mon 07 Mar, 2022

Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, The Bishop of Blackburn, has announced he is to retire from the role after a tenure of nearly nine years.

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Hadrian’s Wall Hike by Blackburn Pub Duo for Derian House

Mon 07 Mar, 2022

TWO BRAVE Blackburn pub managers took on an epic five-day journey from the West to the East of the UK to raise money for their local children’s hospice, Derian House.

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What could Reginald D Hunter Possibly Say to Upset You?

Sun 06 Mar, 2022

Climate change. Mass unemployment. Economic pandemics. The rise of global fascism. So, what could this man POSSIBLY say to upset you?

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Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn

Sun 06 Mar, 2022

Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn in Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children

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Zog Lands his new Live Show in Blackburn with a Crash Bang and Thump

Sun 06 Mar, 2022

When a much-loved children’s book is brought to life on stage, it can mesmerise and captivate audiences.

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An Acoustic Journey of stories and songs from Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

Mon 28 Feb, 2022

The duo bring their live show to Darwen Library Theatre on Thu 10 Mar 2022

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A Fascinating Insight into the Psychology of Serial Killers

Thu 24 Feb, 2022

Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics.

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It “Feels Like Home” for Newton Faulkner – New Tour coming to Blackburn

Tue 22 Feb, 2022

It “Feels Like Home” for Newton Faulkner – New Tour coming to Blackburn

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The Queen of British Comedy, Dawn French, bringing her new show to Blackburn

Thu 17 Feb, 2022

Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, returns to the stage this autumn with a brand-new solo show, ‘Dawn French is a Huge Tw*t’.

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The Mall Blackburn is kicking off its search for an official charity to support in 2022

Mon 14 Feb, 2022

The Mall Blackburn is kicking off its search for an official charity to support in 2022

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New Teams Wanted In Blackburn Thursday Evening Community 6-a-side League

Wed 02 Feb, 2022

Over 100 players weekly take part in the league and any standard of player or team are welcome to join.

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Blackburn and Darwen Hospitality & Leisure Businesses can claim up to £6,000

Wed 26 Jan, 2022

The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant is intended to support eligible hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the effect that the rise of the Omicron variant may have on their business operations.

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A Brand-New Sparkling Pantomime Production of Cinderella is revealed for 2022!

Fri 07 Jan, 2022

With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.

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Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chatline that really Cleans Up!

Wed 05 Jan, 2022

After sell-out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to King George’s Hall, Blackburn this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!

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The 39 Locations competing for city status with Blackburn

Thu 23 Dec, 2021

The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.

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Osmonds’ Hitmaker, Songwriter and Singer brings Greatest Hits Tour to Blackburn

Thu 16 Dec, 2021

Bringing a brand-new Greatest Hits Tour to the UK in 2022, Merrill Osmond is best known as the lead singer for the world-famous Osmond family.

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Paul Chowdhry’s tour is Extended and Looks at the Funny Side of Lockdown

Wed 15 Dec, 2021

Due to phenomenal demand, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry will be doubling the size of his brand-new stand-up tour, Family-Friendly Comedian (*No Children) for 2022 with 43 more dates nationwide.

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Pioneers of Madchester, the Legendary Happy Mondays, head to Blackburn

Mon 13 Dec, 2021

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced they a 23-date tour for October and November 2022 and tickets are already selling fast.

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QUEENZ are coming to Blackburn as part of their UK tour!

Mon 13 Dec, 2021

Fresh from last night’s debut performance on ITV’s premier of ‘Walk The Line,’ QUEENZ – The Show With Balls! are stiletto strutting into 2022 as they prepare to bring their insane live vocals and fierce dance routines to stages across the UK!

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Local Black Friday Deals in Blackburn

Fri 26 Nov, 2021

We’ve spotted a few great Black Friday deals with local businesses.

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Blackburn’s Landmark Exchange Building is ready for Lift Off!

Wed 17 Nov, 2021

Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s, is getting ready to launch a new future.

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