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Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Here are today’s Blackburn fuel prices for stations within 7 miles of Blackburn Town Hall. The cheapest Unleaded (E10) nearby is Lockmill Service Station at 149.9p. The most expensive Unleaded

Time running out for Blackburn with Darwen voters to get registered
Anyone wanting to vote in Blackburn with Darwen’s local elections on Thursday 7 May has until Monday 20 April to register at their current address if they are not already on the electoral roll.

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Here are today’s Blackburn fuel prices for stations within 7 miles of Blackburn Town Hall. The cheapest Unleaded (E10) nearby is Lockmill Service Station at 149.9p. The most expensive Unleaded

Time running out for Blackburn with Darwen voters to get registered
Anyone wanting to vote in Blackburn with Darwen’s local elections on Thursday 7 May has until Monday 20 April to register at their current address if they are not already on the electoral roll.

Comedy fans in Blackburn are in for a treat as Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, starring Benidorm favourite Crissy Rock.
A much-missed Blackburn landmark could be making a surprise return – not as a bridge or walkway, but as a brand new “heritage attraction” in the heart of Cathedral Square.
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
Blackburn Cathedral unveils 12 new centenary vestments in colour-filled celebration
Blackburn Cathedral has unveiled 12 new centenary vestments designed by British textile artist Margo Selby, with clergy from across the diocese processing them into the Nave before they were blessed by the Bishop of Blackburn.
Blackburn with Darwen relaunches Ageing Well support for over-50s
The council’s Public Health team has relaunched its Ageing Well work, with a focus on helping residents aged 50 and over stay active, connected and independent.
“It’s the best feeling in the world” – Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior ahead of Blackburn show
Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are heading to Blackburn as part of a major UK tour – and ahead of their Empire Theatre date, frontwoman Maddy Prior has been reflecting on more than five decades in music, new material, and why performing live still hasn’t lost its magic.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Gordon Buchanan, who will be presenting Equator From The Air on BBC 2 from Sunday 26th May, will be touring the UK from 27th October 2019.

This June, King George’s Hall welcomes Rich Hall on his second leg of his critically acclaimed tour, The Hoedown.
The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A at King George’s Hall! This June, King George’s Hall will present The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long-A! The unique interactive event from the producers of sing-a-long-a Sound of
A devastating fire that ripped through the former St John’s Church in Blackburn Lancashire early this morning