Blackburn & Darwen News.

Entertainment

Young Darwen singer Annabel gets her turn at Abbey Road

14 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council has highlighted how Darwen singer Annabel recorded at Abbey Road Studios as one of the soloists on Begin2Sing’s new release,…

News

Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre

14 Oct 2026

Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 179.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive…

Council

Inside Pleasington Cemetery’s refurbished Butterfly Garden

13 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council says Pleasington Cemetery’s Butterfly Garden has been refurbished into a peaceful place to remember loved ones, with a Letters to…

Charity

Mayor buys Fran’s artwork for £2,000 — then gives it back to her family

12 Oct 2026

Derian House’s annual ball saw Fran McCaigue’s unfinished artwork sell for £2,000 before Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Mahfooz Hussain gifted it back…

News

Bishop of Blackburn to tackle muddy assault course for Sudan appeal

2 Oct 2026

The Bishop of Blackburn and other clergy will wear dog collars as they scramble through mud at Whitehough Outdoor Centre, raising money for a…

Community

More than 400 nominations narrowed down to Volunteer Awards finalists in Blackburn with Darwen

2 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS have revealed the finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards, after more than 400 nominations across eight…

Council

Whalley Old Road full closure & improvement works

1 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council says planned highways works on Whalley Old Road will start with temporary traffic lights before a longer closure later in…

Council

£270,000 awarded to Blackburn with Darwen Council for three playgrounds

1 Oct 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council has secured funding to improve three playgrounds after a consultation with local residents, parents and children.

Christmas

Aladdin Cast Causes Magic and Mayhem as Blackburn Panto Officially Launches

29 Sep 2026

Christmas came early to Blackburn as the cast of this year's Aladdin descended on Blackburn Empire Theatre for a fun-filled official launch - and…

News

Blackburn Cathedral to host free Community Health and Wellbeing Day

28 Sep 2026

Blackburn Cathedral says its free drop-in event will bring together more than 30 local and national organisations, charities and NHS teams on 19 November…

Council

Council proposes £505,000 fly-tipping crackdown in Blackburn with Darwen

25 Sep 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council says a proposed £505,000 investment would strengthen its response to fly-tipping, including faster waste removal, stronger enforcement and enhanced CCTV…

Council

Blackburn’s Inspiring careers event returns for ninth year

25 Sep 2026

Almost 2,000 young people attended Blackburn’s Inspiring at Blackburn Leisure Centre, where 68 exhibits offered information and guidance on life after school.

Food & Drink

Familiar faces behind The Rock Box set to bring Blackburn’s Ribblesdale pub back to life

24 Sep 2026

The historic Northgate pub opposite King George’s Hall is preparing to reopen, with Karen and Andy Joss promising a traditional pub atmosphere and a…

Council

The K’s to open King George’s Hall’s £13.5m makeover this weekend

23 Sep 2026

The K’s will headline King George’s Hall’s grand reopening in Blackburn this Saturday, as the venue welcomes crowds back after a £13.5m transformation.