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Festive Fun at East Lancashire Hospice Christmas Fayre
East Lancashire Hospice invites you to its Christmas Fayre on Sunday 16th November — a festive family event filled with gifts, crafts, treats, and Santa’s Grotto, supporting local hospice care.
Blackburn’s Outdoor Action Nominated for National Award
Blackburn-based Outdoor Action Ltd has been nominated for Best Online Retailer in the Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2025 — celebrating local passion for adventure and community spirit.
Festive Fun at East Lancashire Hospice Christmas Fayre
East Lancashire Hospice invites you to its Christmas Fayre on Sunday 16th November — a festive family event filled with gifts, crafts, treats, and Santa’s Grotto, supporting local hospice care.
Blackburn’s Outdoor Action Nominated for National Award
Blackburn-based Outdoor Action Ltd has been nominated for Best Online Retailer in the Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2025 — celebrating local passion for adventure and community spirit.
Over 30 events this week across Blackburn & Darwen – from Remembrance Day tributes to art, music, theatre, and festive celebrations. Discover everything happening 10–16 November 2025.
Blackburn Empire Theatre’s volunteers have been named Group of the Year at the 2025 Community Volunteer Awards, honouring more than two decades of dedication to local arts and culture.
Older Blackburn News
Did you miss out? Here are some of the older stories and news about Blackburn and Darwen
Spies, Secrets and Lies – Cold War Drama Comes to Blackburn Empire
This November, Blackburn Drama Club brings suspense and intrigue to the Blackburn Empire Theatre with their latest production, Pack of Lies.
£20m Pride in Place plan sets out vision for future investment in Darwen
A £20 million Pride in Place plan has been unveiled for Darwen, setting out priorities for investment in the town centre, parks, skills, and community projects over the next decade.
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 3 – Sunday 9 November 2025
What’s happening in Blackburn & Darwen this week? From Remembrance services and 1940s variety shows to community choir performances, spiritual experiences under Gaia, and candlelit concerts — it’s a week full of reflection, remembrance and inspiration.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
Blackburn Life believe in supporting their local community, business and organisations and that’s why we created “The Big Guide” – Our What’s On Guide that is FREE to everyone.
Speeds of processing planning applications in Blackburn with Darwen continue to improve, putting the Council top of all Lancashire authorities for major planning applications.
MARC Worrall and his family are enjoying hours of playtime in their Kingswood Home that gave daughter Ruby indoor and outdoor playrooms.
Would you like to be involved in creating a legacy and discovering more about the heritage of an iconic building in Blackburn Town Centre?
A round up of some of our favourite local market traders in Blackburn
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
LANCASHIRE homebuyers and their families can be the first to experience Kingswood Homes’ new collection of homes when two show homes open their doors on Saturday 27th May.
Now in its fifth year, ‘Art in Manufacturing’ is the competitive headline commissioning programme that places artists in residence with some of the UK’s leading manufacturers as part of the National Festival of Making.
The Dean of Blackburn had his head shaved during the Eucharist on Sunday 14 May 2023 to raise funds for the local Hospice and raise awareness of its vital service to the community.
Children have been having a really wild time in The Mall Blackburn as part of its free programme of activities this Easter.
Blackburn Exchange has announced plans for an Open Day on Tuesday 28th March 2023.
A new prayer shelter at Pleasington Cemetery will soon be open, allowing families to respectfully say goodbye to their loved ones at the most sensitive time.
Blackburn with Darwen has been announced as a new Government Levelling Up Partner – unlocking £20m of new funding.
The Exchange has been awarded £192,000 from the Lottery Heritage Fund
Following the success of his most recent sell-out magic show, Richard Jones presents An Evening of Magic, a 26-date UK tour. The great news is, he’s coming to Blackburn this April!
Escape to Fun Island returns just in time for the half-term school holidays after proving a big hit last year.
Blackburn Empire Theatre has today announced the passing of their long-serving Chairman, Michael Berry.
A brand new venture opens for bookings at the end of February, with touches of luxury and glamour for the ultimate break.
The Right Reverend Philip North has today been announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Blackburn.
Need some MAGIC this Christmas? 33% off PANTO courtesy of Blackburn Life and Square Cactus.
The manager of Blackburn BID, Catherine Price, has made a last minute plea to shop with Blackburn Town Centre businesses this Christmas.
THE YOUNGSTERS at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just in time for Christmas.
From 3rd January 2023, Turtle Bay is giving away a £10 gift to fans around the country as the Caribbean restaurant and bar promises a no-strings attached present to welcome in the New Year.
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We’ve teamed up with Darwen Library Theatre, to offer one lucky family the opportunity to win tickets to see “Dear Santa LIVE”
Here’s your chance to enjoy the panto, Jack & the Beanstalk, at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall by winning a family ticket.
Here’s how you can win £50 to spend at Le RainFlorist. What a great way to say thank you to someone special.
You could win a Family Tickets to this year’s production of Cinderella at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Shone Productions and King George’s Hall are delighted to announce that Ricky Groves will be stepping into the role of Fleshcreep at this year’s pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Best known for
Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay Blackburn are giving you and your office the chance to win a £250 voucher for your office Christmas party…
Blackburn Life is back with our Big Christmas Giveaway Competition.
A Trail that has a Tantalisingly Tasty Theme will have families hunting for Gingerbread across Blackburn this Christmas.
Here are the road closures that may affect your journeys this Sunday
Blackburn Life were lucky enough to be invited to the final dress rehearsal for this year’s pantomime at Blackburn Empire Theatre of Cinderella. The show, which opens to the public this Saturday (26th November) stars Linda Lusardi, Lucy Kane and JezO.
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.