Get Job Ready: Blackburn to Host Three-Day Recruitment Extravaganza in February 2025
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free, three-day recruitment event designed to help you land your dream job.
Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and Council intervention.
New Bonmarché Store to Open in Blackburn This December
Bonmarché, the UK’s largest retailer for women’s fashion, will open a new store in Blackburn on the 12th of December.
£10 Million Milestone for Blackburn BNI Group
A Blackburn-based BNI chapter is celebrating after its members generated over £2 million in the last year, bringing the total amount of work referred within the group to over £10 million since its launch.
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Heralds Careers Fair Success
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, was the guest of honour at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s Careers Fair on Thursday 29th February 2024.
It’s Good News but only 30% turnout for Blackburn BID Third-Term Renewal
Why do so few businesses take part in the BID voting process.
Giveaways & Free Spooky Sundaes as Creams Cafe to Host Spooktacular Grand Opening in Blackburn
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!
The Butlers Arms to Open its Doors on 23rd October
In exciting news, The Butlers Arms will be opening its doors on Monday, October 23rd!
Blackburn Town Centre Shoppers’ Car Park covered in “litter for months”
A local shopkeeper has contacted Blackburn Life about the “shocking state” of areas of Blackburn Town Centre, including a shoppers’ pay and display car park, dead plant displays and filthy entrances into the town.
Blackburn Wilko Store Closure date announced
Blackburn Wilko store is set to close its doors for the last time on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Transdev guarantees job interview for Wilko staff facing redundancy
Come and talk to us about a fresh start – that’s the offer from North West bus operator Transdev to workers facing redundancy following the collapse of high street retailer Wilko.
Hobkirks Sewing Machines Competition
To celebrate 120 years of HOBKIRK SEWING MACHINES they are giving you the chance to WIN some amazing prizes over the coming months!!
The future looks bright for The Blackburn Empire thanks to Darwen’s Crown Paints
Crown Paints in Darwen has made a colourful donation to local charity, Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Alcedo Care Group announces record results and plans for growth
It’s been another successful year for top-rated home care provider Alcedo Care Group, with its Blackburn & Darwen office on Anchor Court in Darwen.
It’s Love Your Local Market Fortnight – A round up of some of our favourite Market Traders
A round up of some of our favourite local market traders in Blackburn
Luxury Floating Hotel to add some Show Time Glamour
A brand new venture opens for bookings at the end of February, with touches of luxury and glamour for the ultimate break.
Blackburn Business Boss makes last minute plea to Shop Local for Christmas
The manager of Blackburn BID, Catherine Price, has made a last minute plea to shop with Blackburn Town Centre businesses this Christmas.
Hobkirk – 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway
GIVEAWAY ALERT Our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway has officially started.Enter now to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 12 amazing prizes All you have to do
Two town centre locations close as Shh Bar and Coffee Shop call it a day
The Shh Bar, which announced last month it was not to relocate, but close its doors has now thanked customers as it closed for the final time.
Blackburn’s Latest Hotel Opens in the Town Centre
Blackburn’s latest Hotel has opened as Hotel 99 in the former Wheatsheaf pub on Mincing Lane in the Town Centre, under the Best Western brand.
Waffles get the WOW factor in The Mall
The Mall Blackburn has welcomed a new food vendor specialising in delicious Belgian waffles (Waffwich) mini dutch pancakes and creamy shakes.
Blackburn and Darwen Hospitality & Leisure Businesses can claim up to £6,000
The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant is intended to support eligible hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the effect that the rise of the Omicron variant may have on their business operations.
Blackburn’s Landmark Exchange Building is ready for Lift Off!
Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s, is getting ready to launch a new future.
Stalls will be popping up every Saturday in the run up to Christmas
A range of pop-up stalls will be trading in Blackburn Market every Saturday as everyone looks forward to the festive season. The pop-up stalls will be based on the new
The Mall Blackburn offers FREE unit to one lucky business
The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for an exciting business to take a free retail unit for six months.
German Doner Kebab Opens Its Doors In Blackburn
German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Blackburn, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.
Martial Arts Club Expands with Sport England Grant
Masters of Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn town centre have been awarded a Sports England ‘Return To Play’ grant.
Local Man Celebrates 30 Years with Tensar!
Tensar is a world-leading manufacturer and provider of ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement solutions, with international offices across the globe – including their head office in Blackburn.