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Don’t Give to Beggars – Give to Charity, Say New Campaign Leaders
New campaign urges Blackburn with Darwen residents to donate to local charities instead.
Get Ready to Spice Up Your Life – A Massive 90s Party Is Coming to Blackburn this Weekend!
Dig out your chokers, charge up your Nokia, and prepare to throw it back to the days of boybands, girl power and neon everything.
This week, Blackburn with Darwen has joined a national celebration honouring the people who quietly change lives every day — the carers behind the Shared Lives programme.
🎭 Your guide to events, shows, live music, and more this week in Blackburn
From family favourites to comedy gigs, there’s something for everyone in Blackburn this week.
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Darwen’s Brand-New Youth Centre Is Taking Shape — And It’s Going to Be Huge
Steel frames are going up, excitement is building, and Darwen’s next big thing for young people is finally coming to life.
Blackburn with Darwen Puts Dads in the Spotlight at Landmark Family Event
Blackburn with Darwen Council has hosted a first-of-its-kind conference dedicated to celebrating dads — and pushing for stronger support for fathers across the borough.
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 News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Join us at Blackburn Empire Theatre this October for one of the most highly rated tribute acts on the circuit: Limehouse Lizzy.
This September, Blackburn Drama Club present One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean at Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, which saw a triumphant Sally stay to the final 5, 2019 sees the nations favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic field take to the stage at King George’s Hall this September.
The 5 star rated The Ballroom Boys – they are back with ACT TWO!
Known as the longest serving former member of legendary group, The Drifters, Roy has worked alongside founder Johnny Moore for more than 20 years.
This September, Blackburn Empire Theatre welcome a celebration of war time entertainment and a tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces past, present and future.
This September, get ready for a ‘Bop Bop Baby’ at Blackburn Empire Theatre with the sounds of a global boyband, Westlife.
Charlie Landsborough has announced his plans to retire from touring in 2019 to concentrate on writing and recording his music.
Whole Lotta Led will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s second album, Led Zeppelin II.
Highly acclaimed for their uncanny portrayal of the legendary comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
Strap in as Russell Kane races back to the live comedy stage this September at King George’s Hall with his keenly awaited brand new tour
King George’s Hall in Blackburn has today announced and put on sale tickets for Friends – The Musical Parody, coming to town on Sunday 5th April 2020.