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Don’t Give to Beggars – Give to Charity, Say New Campaign Leaders
New campaign urges Blackburn with Darwen residents to donate to local charities instead.
Get Ready to Spice Up Your Life – A Massive 90s Party Is Coming to Blackburn this Weekend!
Dig out your chokers, charge up your Nokia, and prepare to throw it back to the days of boybands, girl power and neon everything.
This week, Blackburn with Darwen has joined a national celebration honouring the people who quietly change lives every day — the carers behind the Shared Lives programme.
🎭 Your guide to events, shows, live music, and more this week in Blackburn
From family favourites to comedy gigs, there’s something for everyone in Blackburn this week.
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
Darwen’s Brand-New Youth Centre Is Taking Shape — And It’s Going to Be Huge
Steel frames are going up, excitement is building, and Darwen’s next big thing for young people is finally coming to life.
Blackburn with Darwen Puts Dads in the Spotlight at Landmark Family Event
Blackburn with Darwen Council has hosted a first-of-its-kind conference dedicated to celebrating dads — and pushing for stronger support for fathers across the borough.
Darwen Town Hall Reopens Next Week After Refurbishment
After a temporary relocation, Darwen Town Hall is set to reopen its front desk services next week.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
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.
ast forward 100 years, we are celebrating the centenary of what came to be known as King George’s Hall – comprising of the Concert Hall, the Windsor Hall and the Regency Theatre.
Shone Productions Ltd presents Blackburn’s Biggest Ever Pantomime. Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at King George’s Hall. From 6th until 31st December 2021.
With a long weekend ahead for many, we’ve picked some of our favourite events taking place in and around Blackburn over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Courteeners celebrate a decade and a half of gigging this November with a series of UK live dates. The Whites of Their Eyes Tour marks fifteen years since the band played their first ever live show at Manchester Roadhouse.
The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for an exciting business to take a free retail unit for six months.
Turtle Bay Blackburn is getting ready to welcome guests back from the 24th September and they are on the hunt for a whole team of front and back of house superstars to join the team!