Blackburn Town Centre Parking Charges to increase in 2024
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced they are to increase the cost of parking in Blackburn Town Centre from 5th February 2024.
St John’s Church: A new chapter for historic Blackburn building
Artist impressions have been released for the first time of how Blackburn’s St John’s church could be transformed into a high-quality, sustainable workspace.
Queen’s Park Gets a Safety Makeover with New Cycle Trail and Play Area
Significant improvements to a children’s play area and cycle trail have been unveiled in Queen’s Park in Audley, featuring a range of measures to improve safety and usability.
Pleasington Crematorium Shut for Several Weeks: Update
An update has been provided by Blackburn with Darwen Council regarding the fire incident that occurred at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 8th June. The council hopes the Crematorium can reopen in a matter of weeks rather than months.
Road Safety Activity Packs
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.
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.
An Invitation to Join Christmas Tree Festival at The Exchange
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.
Local talent to shine at Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on
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.
Central Radio is expanding into Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley
“Proper” local radio is returning to Blackburn, Burnley and Darwen in November, with the launch of ‘Central Radio North West’
Christmas Lights Switch On Events in Lancashire
Most local towns have now announced details of their Christmas Lights Switch on Events and here they are
The Best of the Worst – Wish us Luck on our New Food Review Series
This week we begin our “Best of the Worst” to visit the worst rated restaurants or takeaways in Blackburn and Darwen.
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 Top 10 Restaurants in Blackburn according to Tripadvisor – Do you agree?
The current Top 10 sit down restaurants in Blackburn. Do you agree or is your favourite missing from the list?
N-Trance to Headline Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On!
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch on will be headlined by 90s dance act N-Trance on Saturday, November 18th.
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.
Meet the Stars of Beauty and the Beast In Mall Blackburn
Blackburn’s Panto Season to Get Off to a Roaring Start with Enchanting Meet & Greet in the Mall
Chopstix Reopens After £100k Revamp with Free Food for the First 100 Customers
Pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is set to reopen its Blackburn with Darwen store on Monday 25th September after a £100k revamp.
15 Charged in Drug Investigation
Fifteen people have been charged as part of a Lancashire Constabulary investigation into the supply of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis across East Lancashire.
St John’s Church: A new chapter for historic Blackburn building
Artist impressions have been released for the first time of how Blackburn’s St John’s church could be transformed into a high-quality, sustainable workspace.
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.
Shocking moment in Blackburn when cyclist is hit by “excess drugs” driver
A cyclist in his 30s was injured in a head-on collision with a car at the Four Lane Ends junction in Blackburn on Thursday evening.
Keyless Car Theft: How to Protect Yourself
Did you know that thieves can steal your car without ever breaking a window? All they need is a device that can mirror your car key signal.
Become a Part of the Best Theatre Community in Blackburn at Empire’s Open Day
The Blackburn Empire Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming Volunteer Recruitment Open Day on Sunday, 10th September, 2023 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
KINGSWOOD TEAM PRAISED BY CUSTOMER AFTER CHALLENGING JOURNEY
A change in circumstance for David Lyon saw the whole Kingswood team rally together to make sure he still got a home at the development he loved.
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!!
Section of Blakey Moor to Close for up to 3 years during College Restoration Work
A section of Blakey Moor in Blackburn is to close from today for up to 3 years to allow for the major restoration and redevelopment of the historic Victoria Building.