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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.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
A range of pop-up stalls will be trading in Blackburn Market every Saturday as everyone looks forward to the festive season. The pop-up stalls will be based on the new
Sarah Millican’s shows are always popular in Blackburn and due to massive demand, an extra date has been added to her Bobby Dazzler Tour at King George’s Hall.
Following a visit from artist collective, “Eye of Newt” last Saturday, Blackburn Market is pleased to welcome them back with a miniature theatre production.
King George’s Hall recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and this is the video of memories that was featured during the event.
Comedian John Bishop, hopes to get people talking again with a new campaign “Say Hello”
Strange things are happening this Half-Term on Blackburn Market, as the Cabinet of Curiosities arrives.
Blackburn Community Interest Company, is a finalist in the Persimmon Homes 2021 Building Futures award.
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers.
We are back with Blackburn & Darwen’s biggest and best Christmas Opening Times for 2021.
A new BBC documentary with the choirmaster Gareth Malone is due to be filmed in Blackburn this autumn.
George’s Hall in Blackburn welcome not one, but two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End Symphonic Tour – presenting a musical extravaganza of popular West End and Movie hits.
A large scale event is due to take place at Cherry Tree Cricket Club, Blackburn this Sunday 19th September with the aim of raising vital funds for the Miles for Mitchie campaign.