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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Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns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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Tom brings his new show to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Thursday 20th February 2020.

The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with the perfect tragic Aida, an opera with breath-taking melodies.

Blackburn Life have this week launched the Blackburn Life Awards, aimed to promote the public’s favourite shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and more.


Poundbakery have announced the launch of their NEW Jumbo Vegan Steak Pasty and the best part is that it’s only £1.

The new cafe at Blackburn Cathedral has revealed its new name, Checks and Greys.

An evening of late 90’s boyband nostalgia, four of the era’s biggest pop bands, take to the stage on a multi-bill extravaganza at King George’s Hall Blackburn on Tuesday 18th February 2020.

For 15 years Middi and the legendary “Wild Murphys” have been playing Irish music to the masses and now they are bringing Murphy’s Pub to Blackburn.

Blackburn Life has today launched the Blackburn Life Awards, as part of our support for businesses in the borough.
The awards will be open to all businesses and the winners will be chosen by the public in a web-based vote.

King George’s Hall have added an extra date for comedy sensation Paul Smith on Wednesday 29th July 2020. Tickets go on sale at 10am today (Friday 31st January)

Witton Park in Blackburn looks set to have double the Festival Fun this year when Restricted Rocks returns for two packed days of live music.

Kiefer Sutherland is returning to the UK next month for a string of UK dates and the tour arrives in Blackburn on Saturday 22nd February 2020.