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Blackburn’s National Festival of Making adds brand-new film festival
The National Festival of Making is returning to Blackburn next weekend with a packed 2026 line-up — and a new Film Festival featuring premieres, guest appearances, local auditions and screenings.
Blackburn with Darwen launches biggest-ever HAF programme with free activities and meals
Blackburn with Darwen has launched its biggest-ever Holiday Activities & Food programme, with free activities and meals for eligible children and young people — including longer sessions, more days and new opportunities across the borough.
Blackburn’s National Festival of Making adds brand-new film festival
The National Festival of Making is returning to Blackburn next weekend with a packed 2026 line-up — and a new Film Festival featuring premieres, guest appearances, local auditions and screenings.
Blackburn with Darwen launches biggest-ever HAF programme with free activities and meals
Blackburn with Darwen has launched its biggest-ever Holiday Activities & Food programme, with free activities and meals for eligible children and young people — including longer sessions, more days and new opportunities across the borough.
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 146.9p to 171.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has urged residents to stay alert after Parking Services received a number of calls from people sent fake texts claiming they owed money for a parking fine.
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Begin2Sing auditions open for soloists on second Darwen single
Auditions are being held in Darwen for local soloists to take the lead on Shake Off The Rain, the second single from Begin2Sing. The community singing project says the track will feature voices from people who have taken part in its free workshops over the past year.
Amber heat-health alert issued as Blackburn with Darwen told to stay cool
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to take simple precautions as an amber heat-health alert comes into force across the North West from Wednesday morning.
Council leader opens new Darwen show homes as first buyers move in
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley has officially opened new show homes at two Darwen developments, where buyers are already showing interest and first completions are expected next month.
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Calling all parents, grandparents, childminders and carers – FREE holiday activities are back at Blackburn Market.
Blackburn Fire Station Open Day this week! Lots more to see and do here too!
A fabulous foodie fortnight is in store for visitors to The Mall Blackburn!
Darwen Town Centre has missed out on a share of the government’s £675m Future High Street Fund after the government released a list of the locations that are moving to the second stage of the process.
Award-winning Peter Jackson the Jeweller has hosted another one of its hugely popular Design Days in its recently launched store in The Mall Blackburn.
A local charity is appealing for stock for its Charity Shop in Darwen.
A new public art project in Blackburn Town Centre will celebrate the towns music tradition.
In 2019, UK Country Music legend Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music.
Join multi award-winning comedian Tim FitzHigham and BBC Radio 4 musical maestro Duncan Walsh Atkins as they starch their beards and trim their dinner jackets, ready to bring you the wit and wordplay of those ingenious comedy songsmiths, Michael Flanders and Donald Swann.
Here’s the list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 8th July 2019 to Sunday, 14th July 2019.
Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar, Fred.
DIY SOS, BBC One’s popular property renovation show, will head to Blackburn with Darwen later this year to take on an ambitious build to benefit a local charity.
The popular antiques show hosted by David Dickinson is coming to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday 27th July!
Before he was anything else, Stephenson was a busker. It was the beginning of an instinct, a need, for live performance that continues to this day.
This July, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcomes comedian, entertainer, magician and presenter, Martin Daniels.
This July, The Killaz UK bring a completely new way to experience The Killers to Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Founded in 1903 by William Hobkirk, the Hobkirk family refer to their store as an ‘Aladdin’s cave of sewing inspiration’.
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