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Another Blackburn Bank Branch Set to Close—Find Out What’s Happening
Blackburn is bracing for yet another loss, with the announcement that NatWest’s branch in Copy Nook / Audley will close its doors for good on 12th May 2025.

Man of the World: Celebrating the Iconic Music of Peter Green
Celebrate the timeless music of Peter Green, the legendary founder of Fleetwood Mac, in an unforgettable evening of live music.

Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free, three-day recruitment event designed to help you land your dream job.

Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and Council intervention.
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Empower Yourself with Blackburn’s Ladies Self-Defence Course
This February, Masters of Martial Arts Academy invites the women of Blackburn to join their empowering Ladies Self-Defence Course.

Soccer Stars Academy – New Classes Announced for Darwen
Join us at Soccer Stars Academy in Darwen for an unforgettable football experience! Our exciting new classes, starting on Saturday, January 18th, are designed for children aged 18 months to 12 years.

Spud-Tacular Mix-Up: Viral ‘Spud Brothers’ Not Coming to Blackburn
The confusion sprouted when a fresh jacket potato venture announced its New Year launch in Blackburn, causing a hot potato of a rumour—many believed the TikTok-famous Spud Brothers (with over 3.3 million followers) were rolling into town.
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The Mall Blackburn is kicking off its search for an official charity to support in 2022

Over 100 players weekly take part in the league and any standard of player or team are welcome to join.

The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant is intended to support eligible hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the effect that the rise of the Omicron variant may have on their business operations.

With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.

After sell-out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to King George’s Hall, Blackburn this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!

The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.

Bringing a brand-new Greatest Hits Tour to the UK in 2022, Merrill Osmond is best known as the lead singer for the world-famous Osmond family.

Due to phenomenal demand, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry will be doubling the size of his brand-new stand-up tour, Family-Friendly Comedian (*No Children) for 2022 with 43 more dates nationwide.

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced they a 23-date tour for October and November 2022 and tickets are already selling fast.

Fresh from last night’s debut performance on ITV’s premier of ‘Walk The Line,’ QUEENZ – The Show With Balls! are stiletto strutting into 2022 as they prepare to bring their insane live vocals and fierce dance routines to stages across the UK!

We’ve spotted a few great Black Friday deals with local businesses.

Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s, is getting ready to launch a new future.