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Another Blackburn Bank Branch Set to Close—Find Out What’s Happening
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.

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.

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.

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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Empower Yourself with Blackburn’s Ladies Self-Defence Course
This February, Masters of Martial Arts Academy invites the women of Blackburn to join their empowering Ladies Self-Defence Course.

Soccer Stars Academy – New Classes Announced for Darwen
Join us at Soccer Stars Academy in Darwen for an unforgettable football experience! Our exciting new classes, starting on Saturday, January 18th, are designed for children aged 18 months to 12 years.

Spud-Tacular Mix-Up: Viral ‘Spud Brothers’ Not Coming to Blackburn
The confusion sprouted when a fresh jacket potato venture announced its New Year launch in Blackburn, causing a hot potato of a rumour—many believed the TikTok-famous Spud Brothers (with over 3.3 million followers) were rolling into town.
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Blackburn Market is to add an extra half hour to their shopping day from this Wednesday.

The first public act of worship since March 2020, led by the Bishop of Blackburn and including the installation of two Canons, took place at Blackburn Cathedral this morning.

A Public Health England report published this afternoon named Blackburn with Darwen as one of the top areas currently for the 7 day rate of infections per 100,000.

Staff and retailers are hailing a successful week after watching the centre come back to life after lockdown.


The Mall in Blackburn have urged shoppers to visit their website before visiting the shopping centre.

The Mall Blackburn is looking forward to welcoming shoppers as more of its shops begin to open, starting from Monday June 15th.

The markets in Blackburn and Darwen will reopen to the public on Monday 15th June 2020 but there will be changes. Although the markets have been closed since the end

The successful “Lock Down Live” Sunday night virtual gigs are taking on a whole new style this weekend, with a live half hour of swing!

Bus firm adds more capacity to protect customers and colleagues as they travel

Pooch Perfect’ is BBC One’s new primetime TV series that celebrates our Nation’s love of dogs and will be hosted by multi awarding-winning actress and multi dog-owning star, Sheridan Smith OBE.

King George’s Hall has recently been overwhelmed by the memories shared on their social media channels of concerts people have enjoyed in Blackburn in years gone by.