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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A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.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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Acclaimed theatre company Goblin bring Hey Diddle Diddle to Darwen Library Theatre this October.

Smash hit musical comedy with an all star comedy cast at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre on Saturday 19th October 2019 at 7.30pm.

This new theatre show featuring the Cavern Club’s resident beat combo, THE SHAKERS, at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre

This October, Andy Fairweather Low, former lead singer of Amen Corner, heads to Darwen Library Theatre for a night of Sweet Soulful Music. The 60s saw Amen Corner clock up

Get set to rock this October with classic rock anthems and favourites when Rock for Heroes brings their live show to King George’s Hall on Thursday 17th October 2019.

She was born late, bloomed late and always missed the bus, but a compelling shift has occurred in Desiree Burch’s life.

Age UK Blackburn with Darwen working with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are offering new dementia friendly gentle swimming sessions at both Blackburn and Darwen Leisure Centres “Research shows that

This October, a unique tribute to Pink Floyd, Pinked Floyd, are heading to Blackburn Empire Theatre.

From the early classic Moody/Marsden line-up to the present-day USA incarnation, Whitesnake UK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale’s Whitesnake at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

It’s great news for blues-rock fans, live music lovers and aspiring guitarists in the UK, as Félix arrives at Darwen Library Theatre with his band on Wednesday 9th October.

The What’s On Guide: The duo behind the critically acclaimed West End Hit: Eric and Little Ern bring their show to Blackburn this week

This October, Darwen Library Theatre are excited to welcome, Simply reRed – Holding Back The Years, a tribute to Mick Hucknall and Simply Red from by creators of Talon – The Best of Eagles.