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Magic Comes to Town: Masters of Deception Hits Blackburn
Magic comes to town this Sunday as Masters of Deception brings mind-blowing illusions to the Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Join the Mayor for Two Exciting Charity Quiz Nights!
Join the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, for two exciting charity quiz nights in support of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Papyrus Prevention of Suicide in the Young. Gather your team, test your knowledge, and help raise funds for these vital causes while enjoying a night of friendly competition.

Blackburn’s food scene has been making waves on social media, and one takeaway in particular has caught the attention of food lovers and content creators alike—Fry Chicks Randal St, Blackburn.

Blackburn is bracing for yet another loss, with the announcement that NatWest’s branch in Copy Nook / Audley will close its doors for good on 12th May 2025.
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Man of the World: Celebrating the Iconic Music of Peter Green
Celebrate the timeless music of Peter Green, the legendary founder of Fleetwood Mac, in an unforgettable evening of live music.

Get Job Ready: Blackburn to Host Three-Day Recruitment Extravaganza in February 2025
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free, three-day recruitment event designed to help you land your dream job.

Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and Council intervention.
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Altaf Ibrahim Patel, known locally as Tiger Patel, has announced his decision to withdraw from the general election race in Blackburn and encouraged another independent, Adnan Hussain, to step aside too . This decision aims to consolidate the vote against the Labour Party.

Rt Hon Jack Straw was honoured and celebrated for his commitment and contribution to the Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone at a packed-out event hosted by the charity at Blackburn Rovers on 27 March.

Four artists have been commissioned to work with world-leading manufacturers as part of Art in Manufacturing, the headline commissioning programme for the National Festival of Making in Blackburn, Lancashire.

KINGSWOOD Homes is hosting an informative event to let house hunters know how they can help to sell their current home.

ecent data from the DVLA on UK driving licences suggests that Bacup has the most dangerous drivers in the North West, based on points per population, with Blackburn coming in in seventh spot.

A Blackburn-based BNI chapter is celebrating after its members generated over £2 million in the last year, bringing the total amount of work referred within the group to over £10 million since its launch.

Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, was the guest of honour at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s Careers Fair on Thursday 29th February 2024.

Family-owned and run Swansway Motor Group has recently partnered with four community foundations across the West Midlands and North West with plans to support them in 2024.

Countryside Homes launches exclusive initiatives for reservations made throughout February

KINGSWOOD Homes are hosting a ‘Wellies On’ event on Saturday 24th February at Green Hills.

Gill Singh is on a mission: to track down her cherished “Pub Files”, which she regrets losing in 2011.

Atique Malik has returned to Swansway Motor Group, taking on the General Sales Manager at Blackburn Audi.