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Claire’s Accessories to Close Blackburn Store as National Chain Shuts 145 Shops
The future of Claire’s Accessories in Blackburn has now been confirmed – and it’s not good news for fans of the high street fashion brand.
Ready to warm up your winter with one of Blackburn’s most iconic runs? The Winter Warmer 10k is back for 2026 – and it’s bringing the heat (and the hills)!
Blackburn’s literary roots will be celebrated this month as local-born author Iqbal Hussain returns to town for a special event at Blackburn Central Library.
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Blackburn-Based EG Group Sells Iconic Yorkshire Bakery Back to Management Team
One of the UK’s oldest bakery brands, Cooplands, has returned to local hands following its sale by Blackburn-headquartered EG Group, bringing to an end a four-year chapter of corporate ownership.
Last Pub of the Revidge Run Closes: Hare & Hounds, Lammack shuts this weekend
The Hare & Hounds in Lammack—long a friendly off-route stop from Blackburn’s old Revidge Run—will call last orders for the final time on Sunday 5 October, closing due to the retirement of owner Ian Robertson MBE. As the last pub linked to the Revidge Run, its goodbye marks the end of a familiar chapter in the town’s pub history.
Future of Claire’s in Blackburn Uncertain as Rescue Deal Leaves Some Stores in Limbo
Claire’s Accessories has been rescued from the brink of collapse – but the future of the Blackburn branch remains unclear as it was not named among the 156 stores saved in the deal.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn in Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children
When a much-loved children’s book is brought to life on stage, it can mesmerise and captivate audiences.
The duo bring their live show to Darwen Library Theatre on Thu 10 Mar 2022
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics.
It “Feels Like Home” for Newton Faulkner – New Tour coming to Blackburn
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’.
The Mall Blackburn is kicking off its search for an official charity to support in 2022
Over 100 players weekly take part in the league and any standard of player or team are welcome to join.
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.
With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.
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!
The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.
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.
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.
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced they a 23-date tour for October and November 2022 and tickets are already selling fast.
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!
We’ve spotted a few great Black Friday deals with local businesses.
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.
Panto Cast prepare for one of the biggest pantomimes Blackburn has ever seen.
Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 light switch on!
Peter Butterworth and Janet Brown were one of the most recognisable couples in show business. He was a regular member of the renowned “Carry On” team and she was the country’s leading female impressionist. But behind their very public lives was an untold private story…
The critically lauded, The Australian Pink Floyd Show bring their tour to Blackburn on Sunday 28 November 2021 featuring tracks from Pink Floyd’s classic albums.
Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane perform at Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 19 November 2021, when Hue and Cry make a welcome return to the theatre.
Returning to Blackburn this November with his Mind over Muscle Tour, Ant Middleton will share personal stories and how to live without limits.
Works will be taking place on Blackamoor Road at the junction of the new link road on the dates and times below.
The Christians bring their tour to Blackburn on Friday 12th November 2021
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2021 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting at King George’s Hall, Blackburn on Wednesday 24 November 2021.
The Mall Blackburn will be giving away £3,000 and treating little buccaneers to a swashbuckling time this November.
Blackburn BID have announced details of this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 27 November 2021.
The Circus of Horrors brings their 25th Anniversary show to Blackburn on Saturday 6th November 2021.
A range of pop-up stalls will be trading in Blackburn Market every Saturday as everyone looks forward to the festive season. The pop-up stalls will be based on the new
Sarah Millican’s shows are always popular in Blackburn and due to massive demand, an extra date has been added to her Bobby Dazzler Tour at King George’s Hall.
Following a visit from artist collective, “Eye of Newt” last Saturday, Blackburn Market is pleased to welcome them back with a miniature theatre production.
King George’s Hall recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and this is the video of memories that was featured during the event.
Comedian John Bishop, hopes to get people talking again with a new campaign “Say Hello”
Strange things are happening this Half-Term on Blackburn Market, as the Cabinet of Curiosities arrives.