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Blackburn’s After-Hours Identity Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?
Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar, The Rock Box had become a focal point for Blackburn’s live music scene and a rare haven for fans of rock and alternative culture. Now shuttered after months of financial difficulty, its closure raises bigger questions about Blackburn’s ability to sustain drinking venues and night-time culture in a rapidly changing town centre.

Five-Star Hit Irish Annie’s Heads to Blackburn After Rave Liverpool Premiere
After a roaring start in Liverpool, complete with standing ovations and five-star reviews, Irish Annie’s is heading to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for one night only — and audiences are in for a real treat.

An unexpected and moving moment unfolded at Blackburn’s VE80 Fest in Witton Park, as a family visiting the event discovered a tribute to their own wartime relative on display at the Veterans Living History Museum CIC exhibition.

Considering your next home? Bovis Homes will provide tips for those looking to upsize, downsize or move up the property ladder at its special Home Movers weekend on 10th – 11th May.
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Hobkirk Launches Exclusive Sewing & Embroidery Offers This Spring
Hobkirk Sewing Machines in Blackburn is offering a series of exciting deals throughout May – perfect for sewing enthusiasts looking to upgrade their equipment or try something new.

Standing Ovation for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Blackburn – A Must-See Musical Hit
A full house, a standing ovation, and wave after wave of applause — Beauty and the Beast has roared into Blackburn Empire Theatre with style, spirit, and spectacle.

VE80 Fest Gears Up for a Massive Day of Music, Community and Commemoration in Blackburn
Witton Park in Blackburn is preparing to host one of the region’s most anticipated community events — VE80 Fest — marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
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Atique Malik has returned to Swansway Motor Group, taking on the General Sales Manager at Blackburn Audi.

Martha Hamill and Darwen’s Joanne Morton have been appointed manager and deputy manager respectively at New Care’s Egerton Manor on Blackburn Road in Bolton.

2023 saw car dealer group Swansway Motor Group donate a record-breaking yearly total of £20,940 to the not-for-profit organisation Circus Starr.

Alcedo Care Group continues to invest in its portfolio of nurse-led services with the appointment of two adult complex care nurses, based from the Blackburn office.

Members of the public are invited to take part in The Hobby Cave, the largest ever exhibition of the UK’s hobbies.

Blackburn Audi Receptionist Taylor Dobson is taking on a month-long challenge to raise money and awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis.

Blackburn with Darwen Council and Maple Grove Developments have agreed for Leyland DAF Trucks to use the former Thwaites brewery site in Blackburn as temporary storage for commercial vehicles.

Blackburn continues to be one of the most expensive areas to buy petrol and diesel in the region.

Swansway Motor Group has recently strengthened its mental health support for team members by adding a newly qualified mental health first aider, adding another to their team.

IF REDUCED utility bills, savings on mortgage rates and a home shaped around your lifestyle sounds appealing, then it’s time to buy a new Kingswood home in Lancashire. As families

Hampton by Hilton Blackburn proudly announces a monumental leap towards sustainability through the installation of cutting-edge solar panels.

Blackburn Audi sales executives Adam Ughratdar and Jonathan Cartwright have recently completed brand-administered Audi New and Used Car Sales Accreditation, with Adam also completing his Audi Sport New Car Accreditation.