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Rovers’ Incredible History Brought to Life in New Exhibition at Blackburn Museum
A brand-new exhibition celebrating 150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club has opened at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery—just yards from where the club was first formed in 1875.
All Aboard! Blackburn’s Outer Circle Bus Route Returns This May
A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.
Refurbishment work is set to begin at Darwen Town Hall, following Council approval of plans to upgrade the building and prepare it for the relocation of joint Council and NHS services.
Witton Country Park will come alive this May Bank Holiday as Blackburn hosts a major community celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Mayor Joins Celebrations at Blakewater Homecare Following CQC Success
Blakewater Homecare in Blackburn recently welcomed a special guest as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, paid a visit last Friday to celebrate the service’s recent success in its first CQC (Care Quality Commission) assessment.
Spring into Savings with Hobkirk Sewing Machines!
Spring is here – and so is a fantastic Spring Sale from Hobkirk Sewing Machines, one of Blackburn’s best-loved crafting suppliers.
Steptoe and Son Bring Classic Comedy to Blackburn Stage
A legendary sitcom is coming back to life in Blackburn this spring, as Steptoe and Son – LIVE! hits the stage at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Thursday 24 April 2025.
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Works will be taking place on Blackamoor Road at the junction of the new link road on the dates and times below.
The Christians bring their tour to Blackburn on Friday 12th November 2021
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2021 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date! Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting at King George’s Hall, Blackburn on Wednesday 24 November 2021.
The Mall Blackburn will be giving away £3,000 and treating little buccaneers to a swashbuckling time this November.
Blackburn BID have announced details of this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 27 November 2021.
The Circus of Horrors brings their 25th Anniversary show to Blackburn on Saturday 6th November 2021.
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.