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Mill Hill FC lands £150,000 boost to bring senior teams back home
Mill Hill Football Club is set for £150,000 of ground improvements at Waterfall Street after £125,000 was secured through the Government’s Local Regeneration Fund, topped up by £25,000 from the club itself.
Darwen community groups and venues share £270,000 funding pot
Twelve projects across Darwen are set to receive more than £270,000 in the first round of the new Darwen Community Fund, with money going to community venues, youth work, sport, heritage and live music.
Mill Hill FC lands £150,000 boost to bring senior teams back home
Mill Hill Football Club is set for £150,000 of ground improvements at Waterfall Street after £125,000 was secured through the Government’s Local Regeneration Fund, topped up by £25,000 from the club itself.
Darwen community groups and venues share £270,000 funding pot
Twelve projects across Darwen are set to receive more than £270,000 in the first round of the new Darwen Community Fund, with money going to community venues, youth work, sport, heritage and live music.
Legendary punk icon John Lydon is returning to the stage with his acclaimed spoken word show I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, giving fans the chance to hear stories from his extraordinary career with the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd.
A first-time buyer package has launched in Blackburn, with an exclusive event to follow at Sunnybower Meadow on 28th and 29th March. First-time buyers will receive £1,000 towards legal
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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.
Eric Clapton Tribute Show Forever Clapton Coming 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.
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Blackburn Market begins its Twilight Market this week. The weekly event runs every Thursday from 5th December
The Godfather of modern stand-up returns! Ben Elton is back on the road with an all new stand-up show. His new show promises to try and make sense of a world
As we head towards the festive season again, Blackburn Life and What’s On Blackburn bring you the definitive guide to opening times for Christmas 2019 and the New Year.
Darwen Library Theatre will host Olivier Award-winning British producer and actor, Guy Masterson, for his brilliant solo performance of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Thursday 28th November.
More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live.
This November, Darwen Library Theatre hosts ‘Cash and Carter, Together’, a touring tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter.
Pop icon, Adam Ant performs his landmark, solo album Friend Or Foe LIVE in its entirety, this November at King George’s Hall.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Jam’s 4th studio album ‘Setting Sons’, From the Jam bring The Jam’s greatest hits to King George’s Hall this November.
This November, Blackburn Empire Theatre are proud to welcome Coldplace: a tribute formed by Coldplay fans, for Coldplay fans.
Special commemorations are set to take place across the borough to mark Remembrance Day. Residents are invited to join the Royal British Legion and Blackburn with Darwen Council at services
The HEADLINE sponsor for the Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival, which returns in 2020, has been announced.
Family company and nationally respected home furnishing specialists, Plumbs, will be the lead sponsor for the Festival which takes place from 17th to 21st June 2020.
This November, star of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, Josh (BBC3) and co-writer and star of Radio 4’s Small Scenes, Henry Paker bring his latest show, a unique mixture
With Guy Fawkes night just around the corner, we have lined up our guide to bonfires that are open to the public to help you have a safe night.
This November, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcomes Pete McCall as Rod Stewart, plus his five piece band with The Rod Stewart Songbook.
Blackburn Life are grateful to Blackburn Town Centre businesses who are supporting our campaign to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal in the town. The silhouette images of a
This November, The Alarm lead singer and songwriter, Mike Peters, will present The Alarm – Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour at Darwen Library Theatre.
This November head to Blackburn Empire Theatre for the only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see!
Iron Bell – The Music of Pink Floyd return to Darwen Library Theatre this November after another fantastic performance last year.
Gordon Buchanan will be bringing his show, Animal Families and Me to King George’s Hall on Tuesday 5th November.
Stripped back with an acoustic guitar in his hands, Cast frontman, John Power, will perform live at Darwen Library Theatre this November. Having first made his mark on the UK
Click your heels and join Dorothy and her friends as they take a stroll down the yellow brick road in search of The Emerald City this November.
BEATLEMANIA head to Darwen Library Theatre this November for what promises to be a non-stop Beatles party with over forty songs from ‘Love Me Do’ to ‘Let It Be’.
You can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life with ABBAMANIA this November at King George’s Hall.
This week, Let’s Make at Blackburn Market, Halloween Fun and Half Term Treats.
The Mall Blackburn is promising an unforgettable experience for children this Christmas and the elves are already busy behind the scenes.
Kiefer Sutherland brings his music to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday 22nd February 2020
week, Forbidden Nights bring their “Circus just got Sexy” tour to town.
The Empire Theatre in Blackburn will host a nostalgic night for fans of 80s music, featuring two of the UK’s most iconic bands from the era.
This October, Mick Miller returns to the UK and the Blackburn Empire Theatre with his Back from Vegas tour!
Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox bring their show to Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 3rd April 2020.
The ultimate show for guitar lovers is coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre this October.
Blackburn Band “The Illicits”have announced a gig in their hometown on Saturday 21st December 2019.
Mixing horror, comedy, daredevil stunts and a whole lot of hard rock, the infamous Circus of Horrors will arrive at the Blackburn Empire Theatre on Thursday 24th October as part of its 25th anniversary tour.
Following his last smash-hit UK tour and direct from this year’s Edinburgh festival Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show.
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