Breaking News in Blackburn
Stay informed with the most pressing and breaking stories from Blackburn. From major events to urgent updates, find it here.
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.
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
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
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
As we look forward to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this week, we’ll be taking a look back!
The money raised will go directly to local charities helping people in the borough of Blackburn & Darwen
A Jubilee beacon will be lit at Darwen Tower to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign on the evening of Thursday, June 2nd.
The winner of a competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower has been officially crowned!
“A Night of Songs & Laughter”, which comes to Blackburn on Friday 15th July at King George’s Hall
Paul Young will take fans behind the lens in a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.
A GENEROUS bunch of builders from the North West are hoping to hit the big time after making a music video of the re-worked Madness classic song “Our House”.
People are often surprised to discover Blackburn has a cathedral and then go on to query if Blackburn is a city. Isn’t the definition of a city that it is somewhere with a cathedral?
Blackburn has missed out on its bid to become a Jubilee City, as Doncaster, Colchester and Milton Keynes are announced as the recipients of city status in England.
Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.
Darwen residents can expect a better park experience after maintenance work has been carried out in three of the neighbourhood parks.
Dig out those 80`s clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure “Gold” and, yes, fancy dress is encouraged!