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Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Darwen residents asked to shape £20m funding plan for the town
People in Darwen are being urged to have their say on how £20m of Government Pride in Place funding should be spent over the next decade, with the first consultation now live.
Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Darwen residents asked to shape £20m funding plan for the town
People in Darwen are being urged to have their say on how £20m of Government Pride in Place funding should be spent over the next decade, with the first consultation now live.
Dame Rachel De Souza visited Little Harwood Family Hub on 21 May as part of a Blackburn trip that also included Blackburn Youth Zone, where she launched her latest survey for children and young people.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has set out its new political balance for 2026/27 after the Annual Council meeting, with Labour continuing in charge as a minority administration following the May elections.
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Lancashire residents asked for views on transport plan that runs to 2030
People across Lancashire, including in Blackburn with Darwen, are being asked to help shape a new transport plan setting out how travel could be improved across the county up to 2030.
Mahfooz Hussain appointed Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2026/27
Councillor Mahfooz Hussain has become Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, with his mayor-making ceremony held at Blackburn Town Hall and his Civic Sunday postponed after urgent hospital treatment earlier this week.
Blackburn town centre to host National Festival of Making again this July
The National Festival of Making is back in Blackburn on 4 and 5 July, with more than 300 artists and makers, 100-plus workshops and exhibitions, live performances, film screenings, markets and street food spread across the town centre.
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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.
More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business.
Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. This year she is actually happy. This show answers the question: are all stand-ups at their best when they are miserable? Fingers crossed no!
Let’s Make is back this Half Term with Trick and Treat fun and crafts for the whole family! All FREE – Pop the dates in your diary now!
Simon Evans is the star of Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth & Simon Evans Goes To Market.
A surge in new stalls opening in Blackburn Market and an increase in new trader enquiries is giving the town’s market extra choice and value for local shoppers.
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor.
Don’t miss the brand-new tour from The Drifters this week, performing all the classic hits such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’, ‘Down On The Beach,’ ‘Hello Happiness’ and many, many more!
Acclaimed theatre company Goblin bring Hey Diddle Diddle to Darwen Library Theatre this October.
Smash hit musical comedy with an all star comedy cast at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre on Saturday 19th October 2019 at 7.30pm.
This new theatre show featuring the Cavern Club’s resident beat combo, THE SHAKERS, at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre
This October, Andy Fairweather Low, former lead singer of Amen Corner, heads to Darwen Library Theatre for a night of Sweet Soulful Music. The 60s saw Amen Corner clock up
Get set to rock this October with classic rock anthems and favourites when Rock for Heroes brings their live show to King George’s Hall on Thursday 17th October 2019.
She was born late, bloomed late and always missed the bus, but a compelling shift has occurred in Desiree Burch’s life.
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen working with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are offering new dementia friendly gentle swimming sessions at both Blackburn and Darwen Leisure Centres “Research shows that
This October, a unique tribute to Pink Floyd, Pinked Floyd, are heading to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
From the early classic Moody/Marsden line-up to the present-day USA incarnation, Whitesnake UK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale’s Whitesnake at Blackburn Empire Theatre.
It’s great news for blues-rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring guitarists in the UK, as Félix arrives at Darwen Library Theatre with his band on Wednesday 9th October.
The What’s On Guide: The duo behind the critically acclaimed West End Hit: Eric and Little Ern bring their show to Blackburn this week
This October, Darwen Library Theatre are excited to welcome, Simply reRed – Holding Back The Years, a tribute to Mick Hucknall and Simply Red from by creators of Talon – The Best of Eagles.
Stick Man is leaving his family tree and heading back out on tour this Autumn! Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Stick Man will play four performances only at King George’s Hall on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October.
The Drifters will be back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
Join us at Blackburn Empire Theatre this October for one of the most highly rated tribute acts on the circuit: Limehouse Lizzy.
This September, Blackburn Drama Club present One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean at Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, which saw a triumphant Sally stay to the final 5, 2019 sees the nations favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic field take to the stage at King George’s Hall this September.
The 5 star rated The Ballroom Boys – they are back with ACT TWO!
Known as the longest serving former member of legendary group, The Drifters, Roy has worked alongside founder Johnny Moore for more than 20 years.
This September, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcome a celebration of war time entertainment and a tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces past, present and future.
This September, get ready for a ‘Bop Bop Baby’ at Blackburn Empire Theatre with the sounds of a global boyband, Westlife.
Charlie Landsborough has announced his plans to retire from touring in 2019 to concentrate on writing and recording his music.
Whole Lotta Led will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s second album, Led Zeppelin II.
Highly acclaimed for their uncanny portrayal of the legendary comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
Strap in as Russell Kane races back to the live comedy stage this September at King George’s Hall with his keenly awaited brand new tour
King George’s Hall in Blackburn has today announced and put on sale tickets for Friends – The Musical Parody, coming to town on Sunday 5th April 2020.