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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Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns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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Blackburn and Darwen Council have today published details of the reopening of some of their key services, including Town Halls and Libraries.

The latest reports from Springboard, the leading provider of data and intelligence on customer activity in stores and destinations, show that High Streets are still suffering the biggest reduction on footfall year on year.

Blackburn Empire Theatre is a charity and volunteer-led community theatre in the heart of Lancashire.

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!