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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
Older Blackburn News
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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
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Bonmarché, the UK’s largest retailer for women’s fashion, will open a new store in Blackburn on the 12th of December.
Calling all comedy fans! For a limited time only, grab Early Bird tickets for just £6 to experience the Empire Comedy Club’s stellar triple-headline show on Saturday, 22 March 2025
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to dive into Blackburn’s spookiest spots. From historic theatres to haunted pubs, here are some ghostly tales that might just make your hair stand on end.
It’s that time again—no, not Christmas (yet), but the night when we get to squeeze in an extra hour of beauty sleep, Netflix, or early morning snoozing!
Get ready for a spectacular evening of fun, fireworks, and fundraising at the Annual Blackburn Charity Bonfire, returning to Witton Park on Thursday, 9th November
Blackburn Empire Theatre is gearing up for a night of vibrant soul music on Saturday, 26th October, as the legendary STAX of SOUL brings their celebrated Legacy Tour to East Lancashire.
Kerry Ellis, the Queen of the West End, will bring her critically acclaimed Queen of the West End tour to Blackburn Empire Theatre on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Darwen’s St John Ambulance station is set for a grand revival thanks to a generous donation that has provided the charity with a new home—completely free of charge.
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on headliner has been revealed as none other than 90s electro dance icons, K-Klass!
A group of young Palestinians from the West Bank were warmly welcomed by the Mayor of Blackburn when they visited Blackburn Town Hall on Monday.
Get ready for an evening of supernatural comedy as Britain’s favorite clairvoyant, Clinton Baptiste, brings his brand-new show Roller Ghoster! to the Blackburn Empire Theatre this Halloween!
What do lovestruck beekeepers, menopausal mermaids, zombie prime ministers and deadly rival dentists have in common? They’ve all been the subject of a Totally Improvised Musical! Don’t miss the opening and closing night of your very own musical at The Blackburn Empire Theatre this Thursday.