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News, updates and conversations from across Blackburn and Darwen.
Food & Drink
24 Sep 2026
The historic Northgate pub opposite King George’s Hall is preparing to reopen, with Karen and Andy Joss promising a traditional pub atmosphere and a…
News
24 Sep 2026
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 179.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive…
Council
23 Sep 2026
The K’s will headline King George’s Hall’s grand reopening in Blackburn this Saturday, as the venue welcomes crowds back after a £13.5m transformation.
Council
22 Sep 2026
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to comment on the latest draft of Lancashire’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan, which will guide…
Council
22 Sep 2026
Luxmuralis is coming back to Blackburn Cathedral with a new light and sound installation called SPACE, running for six nights in February 2027 after…
Council
22 Sep 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries, Blackpool Libraries and Culturapedia are joining forces after securing £90,000 from Arts Council England for a new two-year programme of…
Council
18 Sep 2026
Residents are being urged to sign up to Blackburn with Darwen’s Grit Squad scheme before applications close on Wednesday 14 October, as the council…
Council
15 Sep 2026
King George’s Hall has welcomed audiences back for the first time after its £13.5m transformation, with Blackburn People’s Choir staging the venue’s first show…
Council
15 Sep 2026
Lancashire’s High Sheriff, David Collinge DL, was shown a cross-section of Blackburn with Darwen during a visit that took in The Making Rooms, Blackburn…
Council
10 Sep 2026
Andy MacNae MP and Councillor Liz Johnson have visited Persimmon Homes Lancashire’s Bluebell Chase and Willow Grove schemes for an update on progress, and…
Council
10 Sep 2026
The Hallé Orchestra will mark the Grand Civic Reopening of King George’s Hall with a special concert after the venue’s £13.5m transformation. Tickets are…
Council
7 Sep 2026
Residents are being invited to comment on plans for Curlew Calling, a four-metre sculpture that could be placed beside the walking route up to…
Council
7 Sep 2026
Residents are being asked for their views on a proposed four-metre curlew sculpture for Darwen, planned for a gateway to the West Pennine Moors…
Council
3 Sep 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed 23 new apprentices and graduates into roles across the borough, as its apprenticeship programme reaches 15 years. The…
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