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Refugee Week in Blackburn with Darwen: Events Led by the Women Who Know What It Means to Start Over
Nancy Kinyanjui (Kairos Housing), Salma Mohamed (ARC), and Zainab Elbusefi (DARE) are behind a full week of inspiring, thought-provoking and family-friendly events taking place from Sunday 16 June to Saturday
Festival Fever! Blackburn’s National Festival of Making is Back – Here’s What Not to Miss for Families
One of Blackburn’s biggest weekends is just around the corner – and if you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out, the National Festival of Making is one you won’t want to miss.
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Phil Riley has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review by welcoming new pledges on youth support, social care, infrastructure and housing — while warning that the borough must not be left behind.
It sounds like something straight off a price tag – but it’s true. Budget retailer Poundland has been sold for just £1 in a shock move that could see up to 100 stores shut down across the UK.
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes Seized in Blackburn Trading Standards Operation
A major haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered at four Blackburn businesses following an enforcement operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Trading Standards team, supported by police.
The Future of Corporation Park Conservatory — Have Your Say on Blackburn’s Neglected Gem
Once a symbol of Blackburn’s Victorian pride, the Corporation Park Conservatory now stands boarded up, rusting and forgotten. But that could all change — and your opinion could help shape its future.
Blackburn Pride 2025: A Day to Celebrate, Be Seen and Be Proud
Blackburn is getting ready to burst into colour as Pride 2025 returns to the town on Saturday 21st June — and this year promises to be louder, prouder, and more inclusive than ever.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Blackburn, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.
Masters of Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn town centre have been awarded a Sports England ‘Return To Play’ grant.
As school and college students prepare to return to full-time education across east and central Lancashire, the area’s leading bus operator The Blackburn Bus Company is to step up services on several of its most popular services.
Tensar is a world-leading manufacturer and provider of ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement solutions, with international offices across the globe – including their head office in Blackburn.
Boris Johnson has announced a “roadmap” for easing Covid restrictions in England. What will the first steps be?
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how the restrictions included in this guidance will be lifted over time.
The Blackburn Empire Theatre has thanked over 100 supporters who have helped to raise over £6,000 to enable the theatre to make vital improvements before it opens again later this year.
Two markets in Lancashire have joined forces to support struggling families with children eligible for free school meals. Blackburn Market and Darwen Market have been at the forefront of the initiative which has seen hundreds of vouchers issued to local families to buy high quality fresh foods direct from the markets.
Following the overwhelming response to 2019’s ‘The 1980 Tour’, Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with the ‘Voice & Visions’ tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums.
Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health from Blackburn Council have said that Primary Schools in the area will not face a blanket closure, but individual schools can make their own decisions.
Here we are again with our BIG guide of all the opening times for Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Supermarkets, Markets, Leisure & more for Christmas 2020 and New Year 2021.
Actual Music are delighted to announce the release of a new Christmas song and music video – written, produced & performed by musicians representing Musique Agency, from across Lancashire and the North-West.