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The K’s to open Blackburn’s newly revamped King George’s Hall
The K’s will headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday, September 26, with tickets going on sale at…
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Mothers’ Union marks 150 years with open day and service at Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral will host a public celebration this Saturday as the Mothers’ Union marks its 150th anniversary with banners, exhibitions, children’s activities…
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Free summer fun on offer across Blackburn with Darwen for families
Families in Blackburn with Darwen can choose from a packed mix of free and low-cost summer activities across the borough, with free…
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King George’s Hall gets bold new look ahead of autumn reopening
King George’s Hall has unveiled a new campaign and branding as the Blackburn venue counts down to its grand reopening this autumn…
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More than 100 volunteers thanked after National Festival of Making success
Volunteers who helped deliver the 2026 National Festival of Making have been recognised at a celebration at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery,…
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Families praise St Aidan’s respite service in Mill Hill
Connor, Lucy and Jessica all look forward to their visits to St Aidan’s, as families say the Blackburn with Darwen Council service…
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Young swimmers learn water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week
Blackburn with Darwen Council swimming lessons have been teaching children how to stay safer in and around water, from floating and treading…
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Free mental fitness support on offer for men in Blackburn with Darwen
Men in Blackburn with Darwen can access six free one-hour sessions to help build mental fitness, with support from Rugby League Cares.
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Support on offer for Blackburn with Darwen’s 13,000 unpaid carers
Blackburn with Darwen is home to more than 13,000 unpaid carers, and the Blackburn Carers Service says it is there to help.…
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New Louie toilet training toolkit rolled out to families across Blackburn with Darwen
A new three-step toilet training toolkit called Louie Says… is being rolled out across Blackburn with Darwen to help parents, carers and…
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£2 bus fare cap welcomed as boost for Lancashire travellers and jobs
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley says the move will help people get to work, education, healthcare and other essential services,…
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Chapeltown residents meet police in community engagement day
Residents in Chapeltown spoke with the neighbourhood policing team at an engagement day aimed at hearing concerns, encouraging crime reporting and helping…