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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A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.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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Iron Bell – The Music of Pink Floyd return to Darwen Library Theatre this November after another fantastic performance last year.

Gordon Buchanan will be bringing his show, Animal Families and Me to King George’s Hall on Tuesday 5th November.

Stripped back with an acoustic guitar in his hands, Cast frontman, John Power, will perform live at Darwen Library Theatre this November. Having first made his mark on the UK

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!