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Refugee Week in Blackburn with Darwen: Events Led by the Women Who Know What It Means to Start Over
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
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.
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.
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.
Older Blackburn News
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Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes Seized in Blackburn Trading Standards Operation
A major haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes has been uncovered at four Blackburn businesses following an enforcement operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Trading Standards team, supported by police.
The Future of Corporation Park Conservatory — Have Your Say on Blackburn’s Neglected Gem
Once a symbol of Blackburn’s Victorian pride, the Corporation Park Conservatory now stands boarded up, rusting and forgotten. But that could all change — and your opinion could help shape its future.
Blackburn Pride 2025: A Day to Celebrate, Be Seen and Be Proud
Blackburn is getting ready to burst into colour as Pride 2025 returns to the town on Saturday 21st June — and this year promises to be louder, prouder, and more inclusive than ever.
Blackburn News Archive
All the archived stories from Blackburn Life – News about Blackburn and Darwen
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.
Swansway Motor Group has recently completed the installation of defibrillators at all their sites, including Lancashire-based Blackburn Audi, Preston Audi, and Volkswagen Van Centre Preston.
Dawn Juson, based in Darwen , has been getting involved with Food for Life’s Cook and Share campaign through her volunteer-run Let’s Get Growing workshops. Dawn, alongside her colleague Simone
Car dealer group Swansway has kicked off its festive mission to bring smiles to children and families across the UK. For the 10th Christmas in a row, the motor group
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.