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Record crowds hail Mill Hill Family Festival as ‘best ever’
Attendees, performers and organisers have described this year’s Mill Hill Family Festival as their ‘best ever’ after record crowds turned out at Mill Hill Park in Blackburn.

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.

Record crowds hail Mill Hill Family Festival as ‘best ever’
Attendees, performers and organisers have described this year’s Mill Hill Family Festival as their ‘best ever’ after record crowds turned out at Mill Hill Park in Blackburn.

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Rhode Island Coffee in The Mall Blackburn is offering 2-for-1 classic iced drinks from 5 to 7 June – ideal for a town centre treat.
A Blackburn with Darwen scheme supporting families of children with SEND has been recognised nationally for the second year running, with Bethany Pegg named Best Newcomer at the Coram Parent Champions Awards 2026.
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Apple Trees gets 11th straight Outstanding from Ofsted
Apple Trees children’s home in Blackburn has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the 11th year running, with inspectors praising the warmth, care and progress of children who use the short break service.

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas wins national award for work on county lines and knife crime
Blackburn author and educator Christina Gabbitas has picked up a national special achievement award after using books, poetry and school workshops to help young people speak out about county lines exploitation and knife crime.
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This June, King George’s Hall welcomes Rich Hall on his second leg of his critically acclaimed tour, The Hoedown.
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A devastating fire that ripped through the former St John’s Church in Blackburn Lancashire early this morning