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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Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns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.
Blackburn News Archive
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Click your heels and join Dorothy and her friends as they take a stroll down the yellow brick road in search of The Emerald City this November.
BEATLEMANIA head to Darwen Library Theatre this November for what promises to be a non-stop Beatles party with over forty songs from ‘Love Me Do’ to ‘Let It Be’.
You can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life with ABBAMANIA this November at King George’s Hall.
This week, Let’s Make at Blackburn Market, Halloween Fun and Half Term Treats.
The Mall Blackburn is promising an unforgettable experience for children this Christmas and the elves are already busy behind the scenes.
Kiefer Sutherland brings his music to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday 22nd February 2020
week, Forbidden Nights bring their “Circus just got Sexy” tour to town.
The Empire Theatre in Blackburn will host a nostalgic night for fans of 80s music, featuring two of the UK’s most iconic bands from the era.
This October, Mick Miller returns to the UK and the Blackburn Empire Theatre with his Back from Vegas tour!
Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox bring their show to Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 3rd April 2020.
The ultimate show for guitar lovers is coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre this October.
Blackburn Band “The Illicits”have announced a gig in their hometown on Saturday 21st December 2019.