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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.

How Do You Rate Blackburn’s Roads, Paths and Transport? The Council Wants to Know
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being urged to have their say in a new set of surveys that will help shape the future of local transport and highways.

Nancy Kinyanjui (Kairos Housing), Salma Mohamed (ARC), and Zainab Elbusefi (DARE) are behind a full week of inspiring, thought-provoking and family-friendly events taking place from Sunday 16 June to Saturday

One of Blackburn’s biggest weekends is just around the corner – and if you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out, the National Festival of Making is one you won’t want to miss.
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Council Leader Welcomes Spending Review – But Stresses Blackburn Must Benefit
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Phil Riley has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review by welcoming new pledges on youth support, social care, infrastructure and housing — while warning that the borough must not be left behind.

Sold for a Pound: Poundland’s £1 Sale Sparks Uncertainty Over Store Closures – Could Blackburn Be Affected?
It sounds like something straight off a price tag – but it’s true. Budget retailer Poundland has been sold for just £1 in a shock move that could see up to 100 stores shut down across the UK.

Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes Seized in Blackburn Trading Standards Operation
A major haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered at four Blackburn businesses following an enforcement operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Trading Standards team, supported by police.
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A convoy, which is part of a nationwide festival, lands in Blackburn’s Cathedral Square on Thursday 19 May

Jack Dee’s live tour, “Off the Telly”, was cut off in its prime when the pandemic hit the UK last spring.

Excitement is mounting as the one-off gig by Liam Gallagher approaches. He is due to appear at King George’s Hall, Blackburn on 27th April 2022 in celebration of his new

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The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in Blackburn with Darwen have now been published.

Non-barcoded stamps will become invalid for use on 31 January 2023.

Blackburn’s traditional Easter Fun Fair returns to Witton Park this Easter, headlined as the first Easter Fair for three years after the COVID pandemic stopped the rides and fun.

Free holiday club places are being offered during the Easter holidays offered to children who qualify for free school meals.

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King George’s Hall in Blackburn have today announced two new comedy stars coming to the venue later this year.

Work is underway on transforming an important part of Blackburn’s ‘cultural quarter’ – Blakey Moor Terrace.

The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring this week.