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Get Ready to Spice Up Your Life – A Massive 90s Party Is Coming to Blackburn this Weekend!
Dig out your chokers, charge up your Nokia, and prepare to throw it back to the days of boybands, girl power and neon everything.
Could You Open Your Home — and Heart? Shared Lives Week Puts the Spotlight on Local Carers
This week, Blackburn with Darwen has joined a national celebration honouring the people who quietly change lives every day — the carers behind the Shared Lives programme.
🎭 Your guide to events, shows, live music, and more this week in Blackburn
From family favourites to comedy gigs, there’s something for everyone in Blackburn this week.
Steel frames are going up, excitement is building, and Darwen’s next big thing for young people is finally coming to life.
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Blackburn with Darwen Puts Dads in the Spotlight at Landmark Family Event
Blackburn with Darwen Council has hosted a first-of-its-kind conference dedicated to celebrating dads — and pushing for stronger support for fathers across the borough.
Darwen Town Hall Reopens Next Week After Refurbishment
After a temporary relocation, Darwen Town Hall is set to reopen its front desk services next week.
Blackburn and Darwen to Raise the Flag for Armed Forces Day
Blackburn and Darwen will come together next week to honour the UK’s Armed Forces with special flag-raising ceremonies at both town halls.
Blackburn News Archive
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The National Festival of Making returns this weekend (8,9), and fashionistas are in for a treat. This year’s festival is set to highlight the fascinating fusion of artistry and style,
The National Festival of Making is packed with events for all ages including a variety of events aimed at the under 5’s and their families.
The National Festival of Making is gearing up for its fifth event, taking place on July 8 and 9, 2023. As part of this milestone event, the festival organisers have
SAVVY house hunters could have the chance to live mortgage free for 12 months if they buy a home at one of Kingswood Homes’ developments in Blackburn, Elswick and Hoddlesden.
KINGSWOOD Homes site manager Ryan Corlett is celebrating getting another Quality award under his tool belt. Ryan, who lives in Bury, has been awarded an NHBC Pride in the Job
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.
Brace yourselves for a hilarious and thrilling one-man stand-up show as Clinton Baptiste, the renowned clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights,’ takes the stage at Blackburn Empire Theatre next year.
The National Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship, uniting makers, artists, designers, and enthusiasts to showcase their talents and share their passion with the community.
WHEN private chef Matt Hunter and his wife Jo made the move from York to Lancashire, they found a forever home that had all the right ingredients in Feniscowles.
Police have today (June 12) charged a man with the murder of David Read in Blackburn.