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Roadworks Set to Begin as Major Bus Route Upgrades Continue Across Blackburn with Darwen
Improvement works across key junctions in Blackburn with Darwen are continuing as part of a major investment in local bus services – but residents are being advised to expect some disruption while the upgrades take place.
Good Ofsted Judgement for Blackburn with Darwen’s Children’s Services
Children’s Services in Blackburn with Darwen have received a ‘Good’ rating across the board from Ofsted, marking a significant step forward since the previous inspection in 2022.
A former live music venue in Blackburn town centre is set for a new lease of life – as a new Chaii tea café.
Blackburn will welcome a familiar West End face this July, as singer and actor Lee Mead brings his brand-new live show, The Best of Me, to the Blackburn Empire Theatre on Friday 4 July 2025.
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
Opinion: M&S at Whitebirk – The Best Outcome Blackburn Could Hope For
There’s no doubt the news that Marks & Spencer will leave Blackburn town centre will be met with disappointment by many. For decades, M&S has been a cornerstone of high street shopping in Blackburn, a familiar name on a changing landscape. But when it comes to the future of the brand in our borough, the newly approved move to Whitebirk is, in truth, the best Blackburn could have hoped for.
Make a Splash – Name Darwen’s Giant Inflatable and Win Big!
Something HUGE is making a splash at Darwen Leisure Centre – and you could be the first to try it out!
Comics, Capes & Chaos! Free Comic Book Day Returns to To the Batcave
To the Batcave, Blackburn’s independent comic book haven, is gearing up for one of the most exciting days in the geek calendar – Free Comic Book Day 2025!
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced they are to increase the cost of parking in Blackburn Town Centre from 5th February 2024.
In a remarkable display of dedication and community spirit, Darwen Food Share Community Interest Company (CIC) successfully raised £7126.55 during a challenging sleep-out event held at Whitehall Park, Darwen, on
This weekend, The Exchange invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with its inaugural historic Christmas Tree Festival. A heartwarming celebration of past, present, and future.
A QUARTER of homes have sold at Kingswood’s new collection in Blackburn.
Swansway Motor Group, on behalf of Preston Audi, Blackburn Audi, and Volkswagen Van Centre Lancashire are partaking in Road Safety week by providing free road safety learning resources, through educational activity packs and advice pages on their blog.
Why do so few businesses take part in the BID voting process.
People across the borough have seized the opportunity to be part of the inaugural Christmas Tree Festival at the former Cotton Exchange on King William Street in Blackburn. For those who haven’t yet registered, there’s still a chance to join this unique celebration of community spirit.
Blackburn town centre is gearing up their Christmas lights switch-on event this year, with a show-stopping musicals extravaganza on the programme.
The ‘From Broadway to Blackburn: Christmas Lights Switch On Spectacular’ will take place on Saturday, November 25th from 2.30pm on King William Street.
“Proper” local radio is returning to Blackburn, Burnley and Darwen in November, with the launch of ‘Central Radio North West’
Most local towns have now announced details of their Christmas Lights Switch on Events and here they are
This week we begin our “Best of the Worst” to visit the worst rated restaurants or takeaways in Blackburn and Darwen.
Creams Cafe, the UK’s leading dessert restaurant brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Blackburn on Thursday, 26th October 2023!