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Blackburn’s After-Hours Identity Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?
Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar, The Rock Box had become a focal point for Blackburn’s live music scene and a rare haven for fans of rock and alternative culture. Now shuttered after months of financial difficulty, its closure raises bigger questions about Blackburn’s ability to sustain drinking venues and night-time culture in a rapidly changing town centre.
Five-Star Hit Irish Annie’s Heads to Blackburn After Rave Liverpool Premiere
After a roaring start in Liverpool, complete with standing ovations and five-star reviews, Irish Annie’s is heading to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for one night only — and audiences are in for a real treat.
An unexpected and moving moment unfolded at Blackburn’s VE80 Fest in Witton Park, as a family visiting the event discovered a tribute to their own wartime relative on display at the Veterans Living History Museum CIC exhibition.
Considering your next home? Bovis Homes will provide tips for those looking to upsize, downsize or move up the property ladder at its special Home Movers weekend on 10th – 11th May.
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Hobkirk Launches Exclusive Sewing & Embroidery Offers This Spring
Hobkirk Sewing Machines in Blackburn is offering a series of exciting deals throughout May – perfect for sewing enthusiasts looking to upgrade their equipment or try something new.
Standing Ovation for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Blackburn – A Must-See Musical Hit
A full house, a standing ovation, and wave after wave of applause — Beauty and the Beast has roared into Blackburn Empire Theatre with style, spirit, and spectacle.
VE80 Fest Gears Up for a Massive Day of Music, Community and Commemoration in Blackburn
Witton Park in Blackburn is preparing to host one of the region’s most anticipated community events — VE80 Fest — marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
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The duo bring their live show to Darwen Library Theatre on Thu 10 Mar 2022
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics.
It “Feels Like Home” for Newton Faulkner – New Tour coming to Blackburn
Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, returns to the stage this autumn with a brand-new solo show, ‘Dawn French is a Huge Tw*t’.
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.