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Can You Help Reunite Gill With Her Beloved Pub Files?
We’re putting a heartfelt call out to the people of Blackburn and beyond – can you help solve this local mystery?

Enjoy FREE Delivery on Fabric & Haberdashery Orders at Hobkirk!
Calling all crafters, sewists, and fabric lovers! Blackburn’s very own Hobkirk Sewing Machines is treating you to an exclusive FREE delivery offer on all fabric and haberdashery orders over £5 – just in time to stock up on your spring sewing supplies.

More than 20 extra places have become available at Longshaw Infant School’s nursery in Blackburn, following investment from homebuilder Countryside Homes

Magic comes to town this Sunday as Masters of Deception brings mind-blowing illusions to the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
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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.

Local Content Creator Reviews Blackburn’s Trending Takeaway
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.

Another Blackburn Bank Branch Set to Close—Find Out What’s Happening
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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Tobias, Daisy and Matilda Barton from Blackburn helped to raise money for two very deserving children’s charities by taking part in the One Great Day celebrations at The Mall Blackburn.

It has been announced today that Chris Ramsey’s 2020 tour will be coming to Blackburn on on Sunday 29th March 2020.

More than 25 staff and retailers from The Mall Blackburn are set to take on a marathon journey to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice.

With the start of the school summer holidays, fun activities are in full swing across the borough this week. The kids will love Tabby McTat, live on stage at King George’s Hall, the perfect treat to start the summer holidays.

The BDO have announced that the new venue for the BDO World Trophy will be the King George’s Hall in Blackburn.

The Mall Blackburn is starting the summer in style while raising money for charity with its One Great Day celebrations!

Sounds Familiar Music Quiz is the biggest, best and most raucous music quiz in the UK, with sell-out events each week.

Calling all parents, grandparents, childminders and carers – FREE holiday activities are back at Blackburn Market.

Blackburn Fire Station Open Day this week! Lots more to see and do here too!

A fabulous foodie fortnight is in store for visitors to The Mall Blackburn!

Darwen Town Centre has missed out on a share of the government’s £675m Future High Street Fund after the government released a list of the locations that are moving to the second stage of the process.

Award-winning Peter Jackson the Jeweller has hosted another one of its hugely popular Design Days in its recently launched store in The Mall Blackburn.