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Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to help shape future housing plans
People across Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to fill in a housing survey that will help decide what kinds of homes the borough needs in the years ahead.
Irish Folk Legends Set to Kick Off St Patrick’s Celebrations in Blackburn Tonight
Music fans in Blackburn can start their St Patrick’s Day celebrations in style as legendary Irish folk group The Dublin Legends bring a night of classic songs and stories to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to help shape future housing plans
People across Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to fill in a housing survey that will help decide what kinds of homes the borough needs in the years ahead.
Irish Folk Legends Set to Kick Off St Patrick’s Celebrations in Blackburn Tonight
Music fans in Blackburn can start their St Patrick’s Day celebrations in style as legendary Irish folk group The Dublin Legends bring a night of classic songs and stories to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Music fans in Blackburn can experience the legendary songs of Eric Clapton when the acclaimed tribute show Forever Clapton comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this spring, celebrating more than five decades of iconic blues and rock music.
True crime fans are in for a fascinating evening this March as Strange, But True Crime arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
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Watch the moment bedroom furniture is dumped over a fence in Blackburn – council appeals to public
CCTV footage shows someone throwing bedroom furniture over a fence onto private property in Blackburn. The Council is asking: do you recognise them?
Blackburn Cathedral pays tribute after death of former music director Dr John Bertalot
Blackburn Cathedral has announced the death of Dr John Bertalot, the former Director of Music credited with helping build the Cathedral choir’s reputation and playing a key role in the landmark 1969 organ project.
Blackburn with Darwen elections back on after Government U-turn on postponement plans
Blackburn with Darwen’s council elections are back on after the Government reversed plans to postpone 30 local polls. Critics say ministers were “running scared.” Was the original cancellation justified — or undemocratic?
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Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky UK. The band have also shared their new single, ‘All I Hear’, the first track to be taken from the album.
2020 sees Ribble Valley International Piano Week further broadening its reach as a treasured piano festival in rural North West England.
An unmissable chance to see a world class vocalist up close and personal performing classic hits from across the decades, when Kevin Simm performs at Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 22nd April.
The Hallé return to Blackburn this Friday as part of the 2019/2020 Classics Series to celebrate the 250th birthday of Beethoven.
ACT TWO will follow on from Waite and Simone’s first offering as a dancing duo, with more old-fashioned variety – dance, comedy and song! It arrives at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre for a matinee performance on Sunday 22nd March 2020 at 2:30pm.
The Arches is the first winner of a Blackburn Life Award, the new initiative support businesses in the borough. The popular Sandwich and Breakfast Bar topped the public votes in the Best Café or Coffee Shop category!
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day.
Blackburn Market hosts two new events this week. Flashback & Holme Street Markets.
A new events and themed pop-up markets area at the heart of Blackburn Market has been named Holme Street. The name comes from a long-lost road that used to connect Ainsworth Street to Railway Road in the town.
The Scouse maverick, Pete Wylie, who, along with Ian McCulloch and Julian Cope, pioneered the Eighties art-indie scene brings his show to Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 6th March 2020.
Tickets are selling fast for Lipstick on Your Collar as it heads to Blackburn on Saturday 14th March 2020.
Take That’s Greatest Hits Sing-Along with Re-Take That at Blackburn Empire Theatre
Stephen brings his inappropriate anecdotes to Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday 11th March 2020.
Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the world’s best tribute artist and featuring his all-star band at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Saturday 7th March 2020 at 7:30pm
The Hallé return to Blackburn this March as part of the 2019/2020 Classics Series to celebrate the 250th birthday of Beethoven.
Lot’s of choice this week. Dance fans are in for a treat with Spirit of the Dance at King George’s Hall, comedy fans could head to Darwen to see Mark Thomas and those wanting a touch of pop Nostalgia can enjoy BoyzLife in Blackburn.
Jason Manford, who was recently unmasked from behind his singing persona of the Hedgehog, is getting back to his roots with a comedy tour.
Paul Weller is set to return to Blackburn on 7th November 2020 as part of his latest tour.
Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival has announced a unique opportunity for UK flower fans, as Tom De Houwer confirms a demonstration and installation at the June 2020 event.
The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.
A Lancashire Beekeeper will be bringing their products and fascinating stories about beekeeping to Blackburn Market this Saturday (22nd February 2020).
The Finest Honey, now based in Darwen, got hooked on the magical world of the honey bee and the incredible product that comes from it…”Liquid Gold”!
Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas at Darwen Library Theatre
Two of the biggest boy bands join forces in theatre production of their biggest hits on Friday 28th February 2020 at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall.
Behind the blue curtain – Daniel, a refugee from Eritrea, now training to be a nurse; Rahmiya, a second-generation Muslim doctor; and David, elderly white cancer patient and discredited academic, fretting about his cat, Roger.
Blackburn Market features free kids crafts and activities on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week. Some of the biggest boy bands of the 90s arrive at King George’s Hall and The Chase’s Paul Sinha brings his stand-up comedy show to Darwen.
BBC TV came to Blackburn Cathedral way back in 2018, and now the show will finally be broadcast – tonight!
Paul Sinha brings his latest tour show, Hazy Little Thing Called Love, to Darwen Library Theatre on Saturday 22nd February.
Everything Bublé is a tribute to the Canadian megastar Michael Bublé featuring all the big hits from the early days right through to his latest hits.
The International smash hit “Spirit of the Dance” celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever
Tom brings his new show to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Thursday 20th February 2020.
The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with the perfect tragic Aida, an opera with breath-taking melodies.
Blackburn Life have this week launched the Blackburn Life Awards, aimed to promote the public’s favourite shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and more.
Poundbakery have announced the launch of their NEW Jumbo Vegan Steak Pasty and the best part is that it’s only £1.
The new cafe at Blackburn Cathedral has revealed its new name, Checks and Greys.
An evening of late 90’s boyband nostalgia, four of the era’s biggest pop bands, take to the stage on a multi-bill extravaganza at King George’s Hall Blackburn on Tuesday 18th February 2020.