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Rovers’ Incredible History Brought to Life in New Exhibition at Blackburn Museum
A brand-new exhibition celebrating 150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club has opened at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery—just yards from where the club was first formed in 1875.

All Aboard! Blackburn’s Outer Circle Bus Route Returns This May
A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.

Refurbishment work is set to begin at Darwen Town Hall, following Council approval of plans to upgrade the building and prepare it for the relocation of joint Council and NHS services.

Witton Country Park will come alive this May Bank Holiday as Blackburn hosts a major community celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Mayor Joins Celebrations at Blakewater Homecare Following CQC Success
Blakewater Homecare in Blackburn recently welcomed a special guest as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, paid a visit last Friday to celebrate the service’s recent success in its first CQC (Care Quality Commission) assessment.

Spring into Savings with Hobkirk Sewing Machines!
Spring is here – and so is a fantastic Spring Sale from Hobkirk Sewing Machines, one of Blackburn’s best-loved crafting suppliers.

Steptoe and Son Bring Classic Comedy to Blackburn Stage
A legendary sitcom is coming back to life in Blackburn this spring, as Steptoe and Son – LIVE! hits the stage at Blackburn Empire Theatre on Thursday 24 April 2025.
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Paul Sinha brings his latest tour show, Hazy Little Thing Called Love, to Darwen Library Theatre on Saturday 22nd February.

Everything Bublé is a tribute to the Canadian megastar Michael Bublé featuring all the big hits from the early days right through to his latest hits.

The International smash hit “Spirit of the Dance” celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever

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.