Blackburn & Darwen News.

Council

Darwen Library Theatre lands almost £1m funding boost

14 Apr 2026

Darwen Library Theatre is in line for an almost £1m cash injection, with the money set to help finish upgrades to one of the…

Council

Time running out for Blackburn with Darwen voters to get registered

10 Apr 2026

Anyone wanting to vote in Blackburn with Darwen’s local elections on Thursday 7 May has until Monday 20 April to register at their current…

Comedy

Benidorm Star Crissy Rock Brings Desperate Scousewives to Blackburn

7 Apr 2026

Comedy fans in Blackburn are in for a treat as Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, starring Benidorm favourite Crissy…

Heritage

Blackburn Spiral set for comeback as Cathedral Square visitor attraction

1 Apr 2026

A much-missed Blackburn landmark could be making a surprise return - not as a bridge or walkway, but as a brand new “heritage attraction”…

Council

Blackburn Cathedral unveils 12 new centenary vestments in colour-filled celebration

31 Mar 2026

Blackburn Cathedral has unveiled 12 new centenary vestments designed by British textile artist Margo Selby, with clergy from across the diocese processing them into…

Council

Blackburn with Darwen relaunches Ageing Well support for over-50s

31 Mar 2026

The council’s Public Health team has relaunched its Ageing Well work, with a focus on helping residents aged 50 and over stay active, connected…

Music

“It’s the best feeling in the world” – Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior ahead of Blackburn show

30 Mar 2026

Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are heading to Blackburn as part of a major UK tour - and ahead of their Empire Theatre date,…

Family

Get ready to bounce! Giant inflatable arena opens in Blackburn

27 Mar 2026

A brand new high-energy indoor attraction is set to launch in Blackburn next week - and it’s bringing a giant inflatable experience to the…

Community

Darwen teacher’s 16-year fundraiser hits £100,000 as he retires

27 Mar 2026

A much-loved Darwen teacher is retiring after helping raise an incredible £100,000 for a local children’s hospice - leaving behind a legacy that has…

Council

Blackburn boxing stalwart Yaqoob Hussain MBE to officiate at Porto Box Cup

27 Mar 2026

Blackburn’s Yaqoob Hussain MBE is heading to Portugal to officiate at the Porto Box Cup, taking more than 50 years of boxing experience onto…

Council

Final phase of Griffin regeneration to get under way in Blackburn

26 Mar 2026

Work is due to begin on the final phase of the Griffin housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn, bringing 80 new homes to the area,…

Council

School event brings 1,350 pupils together to tackle exploitation and safety

26 Mar 2026

Around 1,350 students took part in a Blackburn with Darwen event aimed at helping young people spot exploitation, know where to get help and…

Council

Blackburn Cathedral appoints 14 new Honorary Canons from across Lancashire

25 Mar 2026

Fourteen people from Blackburn and across Lancashire have been appointed as Honorary Canons at Blackburn Cathedral, with the new group bringing experience from parish…

Council

Begin2Sing to bring free singing sessions for new parents to Blackburn

25 Mar 2026

A Darwen singing project that has been building confidence and wellbeing since last year is set to expand into Blackburn with weekly sessions for…