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Darwen Town Hall Reopens Next Week After Refurbishment
After a temporary relocation, Darwen Town Hall is set to reopen its front desk services next week.

Blackburn and Darwen to Raise the Flag for Armed Forces Day
Blackburn and Darwen will come together next week to honour the UK’s Armed Forces with special flag-raising ceremonies at both town halls.

Blackburn with Darwen residents are being urged to have their say in a new set of surveys that will help shape the future of local transport and highways.

Nancy Kinyanjui (Kairos Housing), Salma Mohamed (ARC), and Zainab Elbusefi (DARE) are behind a full week of inspiring, thought-provoking and family-friendly events taking place from Sunday 16 June to Saturday
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Festival Fever! Blackburn’s National Festival of Making is Back – Here’s What Not to Miss for Families
One of Blackburn’s biggest weekends is just around the corner – and if you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out, the National Festival of Making is one you won’t want to miss.

Council Leader Welcomes Spending Review – But Stresses Blackburn Must Benefit
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Phil Riley has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review by welcoming new pledges on youth support, social care, infrastructure and housing — while warning that the borough must not be left behind.

Sold for a Pound: Poundland’s £1 Sale Sparks Uncertainty Over Store Closures – Could Blackburn Be Affected?
It sounds like something straight off a price tag – but it’s true. Budget retailer Poundland has been sold for just £1 in a shock move that could see up to 100 stores shut down across the UK.
Blackburn News Archive
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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.

Mixing horror, comedy, daredevil stunts and a whole lot of hard rock, the infamous Circus of Horrors will arrive at the Blackburn Empire Theatre on Thursday 24th October as part of its 25th anniversary tour.

Following his last smash-hit UK tour and direct from this year’s Edinburgh festival Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show.

More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business.

Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. This year she is actually happy. This show answers the question: are all stand-ups at their best when they are miserable? Fingers crossed no!

Let’s Make is back this Half Term with Trick and Treat fun and crafts for the whole family! All FREE – Pop the dates in your diary now!