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What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 3 – Sunday 9 November 2025
What’s happening in Blackburn & Darwen this week? From Remembrance services and 1940s variety shows to community choir performances, spiritual experiences under Gaia, and candlelit concerts — it’s a week full of reflection, remembrance and inspiration.
Blackburn Cathedral creates new Safeguarding Board after years of failures and damning audit
Blackburn Cathedral has established a Safeguarding Improvement Board to oversee reform following years of safeguarding failings and the 2025 INEQE audit, which found arrangements “inadequate and requiring immediate action.”
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 3 – Sunday 9 November 2025
What’s happening in Blackburn & Darwen this week? From Remembrance services and 1940s variety shows to community choir performances, spiritual experiences under Gaia, and candlelit concerts — it’s a week full of reflection, remembrance and inspiration.
Blackburn Cathedral creates new Safeguarding Board after years of failures and damning audit
Blackburn Cathedral has established a Safeguarding Improvement Board to oversee reform following years of safeguarding failings and the 2025 INEQE audit, which found arrangements “inadequate and requiring immediate action.”
Remembrance events and services will take place across Blackburn and Darwen this November, giving communities the opportunity to honour those who served and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Homebuyers could celebrate Christmas in their new home thanks to Bovis Homes’ commitment to reducing upfront costs.
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Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
Blackburn Gilbert & Sullivan Society invites new members to join 2026 production of Patience
Blackburn Gilbert & Sullivan Society is welcoming new members for its next production, Patience, coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre in April 2026.
Illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Blackburn as part of major Lancashire operation
Thousands of packets of illegal cigarettes and tobacco were seized from a Blackburn shop during a major Lancashire Police and Trading Standards operation targeting businesses selling illicit goods.
Council issues statement on rumours about the Islington Hotel in Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council has clarified that it has no involvement in any plans to change the use of the Islington Hotel and has not been informed of any proposals to repurpose it for asylum accommodation.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Richmond Terrace is one of Blackburn’s most impressive streets — a Grade II listed Georgian terrace that once stood as a proud symbol of the town’s professional class. Just steps from the Town Hall, it was home to solicitors, accountants and other leading figures in the nineteenth century. Today, the same terrace tells a very different story.
More than 1,500 people have shared their ideas for the future of Corporation Park’s Conservatory — with the most popular choice being to restore it as a botanical space, complete with exotic plants and butterflies.
After more than two decades in Blackburn, EG Group has confirmed it is relocating its UK office to Bolton and its global headquarters to the USA. The move reflects a reduced UK operation – leaving the future of its £35m Blackburn offices uncertain.
A huge new housing development is officially moving forward in Blackburn, with the first stage of ground investigation works now underway on land earmarked for more than 1,500 new homes.
A Blackburn businessman has been handed a suspended jail sentence after nearly 40,000 illegal vapes and thousands of counterfeit products were seized in a major Trading Standards operation.
Blackburn with Darwen is saying goodbye to glow and hello to reflection. As part of a £630,000 council-funded upgrade, 554 of the borough’s traffic bollards are being switched from energy-hungry illuminated units to low-maintenance reflective ones—saving cash, cutting emissions, and giving highways a cleaner look.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued a strong warning to waste offenders as another round of prosecutions lands local residents with criminal records and thousands in fines.
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Welcome to Blackburn’s biggest, best and brightest What’s On Guide 🌟 — and it’s totally free to add your own events! Over 50 new events have been added this week, from family activities and live music to theatre, exhibitions and the Bank Holiday weekend fun.
A new piece of Blackburn’s cinematic past has come to light during the ongoing £1.5 million renovation project at The Exchange.
One of Blackburn Life’s favourite foodie gems, Thira, has added another feather to its cap — scooping the South Indian Restaurant of the Year title at the 14th English Curry Awards. A major win for Blackburn’s dining scene, this honour celebrates Thira’s bold, authentic flavours and growing national reputation.
A new greeting card and gift store has opened in the heart of Blackburn’s town centre, offering cards from just 19p and a wide range of partyware, balloons, and gifts.
A new mobile service is rolling out across Blackburn with Darwen to help residents struggling to keep warm this winter. The ‘Little Van of Warm’ is offering face-to-face energy advice, home visits, and free energy-saving measures for eligible households.
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family fun, theatre, workshops, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
Blackburn’s long-standing sewing and crafting specialist Hobkirk is adding a little mystery and fun to your next project.
A night of story, song, and unmistakable vocals – live this October
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family fun, theatre, workshops, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
Poundland has confirmed that its Blackburn branch at Cobden Court in The Mall will shut its doors for the final time on 31 August 2025, as part of a sweeping UK-wide restructuring plan affecting nearly 70 stores.
PureGym Blackburn is on the move – and the upgrade promises a brand-new fitness experience for members.
A gang of men from Blackburn has been sentenced for a violent and homophobic assault that took place outside the town’s railway station—an attack described by a judge as “cowardly and shameful.”
Police have seized dozens of illegal e-bikes and scooters in Blackburn during a major crackdown on vehicles causing chaos on local streets.
Looking for something fun to do in Blackburn or Darwen this week? From live music and family days out to comedy, variety, and special events — we’ve got it all covered in one handy guide!
Blackburn Cathedral is again under intense scrutiny as the fallout from decades of safeguarding failures continues to unfold—with the suspension of its Dean, the departure of its safeguarding officer, and emergency meetings now being held with the congregation.
Bovis Homes is thanking the family and friends who help loved ones buy a new home, with the Bank of Mum and Dad paying out £9.6 billion a year. In
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen next week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family events, comedy, variety, and more — all happening from Monday to Sunday!
There was an extra special birthday to celebrate at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery this week – and it wasn’t just about candles and cake.
Trading Standards officers in Blackburn with Darwen have seized fake Labubu dolls over serious safety concerns — and parents are being urged to check their children’s toys immediately.
He’s bold, he’s hilarious, and he’s definitely not for the faint-hearted – Ken Webster, the UK’s most outrageous comedy hypnotist, is bringing his wild live show to Blackburn
Blackburn’s Corporation Park has served up a sporty upgrade this summer – with refurbished tennis courts now open for public use and brand-new pickleball courts on the way.
Darwen Leisure Centre’s brand-new inflatable pool attraction has already made waves – with first sessions on Saturday 19 July selling out fast.
Myerscough College has confirmed that it will close its Witton Park campus in Blackburn, following a consultation period with staff and stakeholders.
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The new mural, Floral Timekeepers, by world-renowned artist Morag Myerscough, fills the car park wall with vibrant colours, giant flowers and positive energy – creating a sharp contrast with the
Blackburn with Darwen has joined communities around the world in marking the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, remembering the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys murdered in the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War.
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From beginner-friendly machines to professional embroidery models, these deals are only available until 30th July 2025 – so you’ll need to be quick! What’s on Offer: Whether you’re upgrading your
A powerful mix of comedy and emotion takes centre stage at the Blackburn Empire Theatre this month, as Living the Life of Riley comes to town on Wednesday 16 July 2025.