Blackburn & Darwen News.

Council

New fireworks pledge asks organisers to give neighbours seven days’ notice

5 Nov 2026

Organisers of large fireworks displays in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to give neighbours at least seven days' notice under a new voluntary…

Christmas

Darwen set for a Christmas party as Ultrabeat join lights switch-on celebrations

5 Nov 2026

Chart-topping dance act Ultrabeat will headline Darwen's Christmas Lights Switch-On on Saturday 14 November 2026, with a special appearance by vocalist Rebecca Rudd.

News

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre

5 Nov 2026

Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 167.9p to 178.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive…

Community

Princess Royal officially opens Darwen Youth Zone during royal visit

4 Nov 2026

The Princess Royal officially opened Darwen Youth Zone during a visit to the town on 30 October, which also included Herbert Parkinson, Darwen Heritage…

Business

Popular Blackburn restaurant Thira to move into former Subway building opposite King George’s Hall

3 Nov 2026

Award-winning Blackburn restaurant Thira is moving from its Darwen Street home to the former Subway building opposite King George's Hall, with larger dining areas,…

Drama

Something spooky is coming to Blackburn Empire as 2:22 A Ghost Story takes to the stage

2 Nov 2026

Things are about to go bump in the night at Blackburn Empire Theatre as the award-winning Blackburn Drama Club prepares to bring the chilling…

Community

Remembrance 2026: Services and events across Blackburn with Darwen

30 Oct 2026

Remembrance services, wreath-laying ceremonies and a special concert will take place across Blackburn and Darwen from 7 to 11 November 2026. Find dates, times…

Council

Blackburn with Darwen gritting teams ready for winter with 3,500 tonnes of salt

30 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council has 3,500 tonnes of salt ready and gritting crews on 24-hour standby to keep 160 miles of priority roads safe…

News

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre

30 Oct 2026

Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 179.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive…

Council

More than 5,600 Blackburn with Darwen pupils took part in walking, wheeling and scooting school scheme

29 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council says 23 schools and more than 5,600 pupils took part in the WOW Travel Tracker programme, with 57% of journeys…

Council

Blackburn with Darwen council merger decision withdrawn as Government reviews plans

29 Oct 2026

The Government has withdrawn its decision to merge Blackburn with Darwen with four neighbouring council areas. All options are now back under review, with…

Business

Pierce Hosts Annual Quiz in Support of Blackburn Darwen Youth Zone

28 Oct 2026

Local businesses raised £13,533.80 for Blackburn Darwen Youth Zone at an annual charity quiz hosted by Pierce at Accrington Stanley FC, with 31 teams…

Community

Safe Steps Darwen to help people stay safe on nights out

27 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council and partners say the new Safe Steps Darwen initiative will provide welfare checks, reassurance, first aid and safe escorts in…

News

Tour de France 2027 route revealed through Blackburn with Darwen

22 Oct 2026

The Tour de France is coming to Blackburn with Darwen on Saturday 3 July 2027. The newly revealed route will take riders through Blackburn…