Blackburn & Darwen News.

Council

New youth centre at Audley & Queen’s Park moves closer to opening

24 Mar 2026

A new youth provision at Audley & Queen’s Park Children’s Centre is nearly finished, as part of almost £10m of investment in facilities for…

Business

Flagship Cathedral Square restaurant The Firepit appears to have closed

23 Mar 2026

One of Blackburn’s most prominent restaurant venues appears to have shut its doors, with The Firepit in Cathedral Square now sitting in darkness and…

Council

Blackburn school helped test new emergency lessons for Lancashire children

23 Mar 2026

A free new toolkit teaching primary-age children what to do in an emergency is being rolled out across Lancashire after being tested with help…

Council

Northern cancellations fall on Blackburn line as overcrowding starts to ease

23 Mar 2026

Train passengers using Blackburn and Darwen routes are being told services have become more reliable, with Northern reporting fewer cancellations and a return of…

Council

Mill Hill FC lands £150,000 boost to bring senior teams back home

20 Mar 2026

Mill Hill Football Club is set for £150,000 of ground improvements at Waterfall Street after £125,000 was secured through the Government’s Local Regeneration Fund,…

Council

Darwen community groups and venues share £270,000 funding pot

20 Mar 2026

Twelve projects across Darwen are set to receive more than £270,000 in the first round of the new Darwen Community Fund, with money going…

News

Sex Pistols Icon John Lydon Bringing Spoken Word Tour to Blackburn

19 Mar 2026

Legendary punk icon John Lydon is returning to the stage with his acclaimed spoken word show I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right,…

Home & Garden

First-time buyer exclusive event and incentives available in Blackburn

18 Mar 2026

A first-time buyer package has launched in Blackburn, with an exclusive event to follow at Sunnybower Meadow on 28th and 29th March.   First-time…

Council

Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to help shape future housing plans

16 Mar 2026

People across Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to fill in a housing survey that will help decide what kinds of homes the borough…

Music

Irish Folk Legends Set to Kick Off St Patrick’s Celebrations in Blackburn Tonight

16 Mar 2026

Music fans in Blackburn can start their St Patrick’s Day celebrations in style as legendary Irish folk group The Dublin Legends bring a night…

Music

Eric Clapton Tribute Show Forever Clapton Coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre

12 Mar 2026

Music fans in Blackburn can experience the legendary songs of Eric Clapton when the acclaimed tribute show Forever Clapton comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre…

News

Strange But True Crime Night Coming to Blackburn

6 Mar 2026

True crime fans are in for a fascinating evening this March as Strange, But True Crime arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.

Council

Watch the moment bedroom furniture is dumped over a fence in Blackburn – council appeals to public

24 Feb 2026

CCTV footage shows someone throwing bedroom furniture over a fence onto private property in Blackburn. The Council is asking: do you recognise them?

News

Blackburn Cathedral pays tribute after death of former music director Dr John Bertalot

21 Feb 2026

Blackburn Cathedral has announced the death of Dr John Bertalot, the former Director of Music credited with helping build the Cathedral choir’s reputation and…