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News, updates and conversations from across Blackburn and Darwen.
Council
16 Feb 2026
Blackburn with Darwen’s council elections are back on after the Government reversed plans to postpone 30 local polls. Critics say ministers were “running scared.”…
Council
3 Feb 2026
Twenty taxi and private hire vehicles were stopped and inspected during a late-night joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire Police, with…
Council
29 Jan 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting people to a recruitment open evening focused on apprenticeships, graduate roles and entry-level opportunities.
Music
21 Jan 2026
A live tribute to George Harrison is coming to Blackburn Empire for one night only - featuring My Sweet Lord, Something, Got My Mind…
Community
21 Jan 2026
The Canal & River Trust is inviting people across Lancashire to volunteer by water, helping care for canals, rivers and towpaths while making a…
Crime
21 Jan 2026
A man wanted on recall to prison was arrested in dramatic fashion in Blackburn after attempting to flee police, only to be chased down…
News
3 Jan 2026
Local sewing and craft specialists Hobkirk Sewing Machines have launched their January Sale, with 25% off a wide range of products available both online…
News
3 Jan 2026
A well-known independent fashion boutique in Darwen has announced it will close its doors after nearly five decades in business.
Home & Garden
3 Jan 2026
Rehoming charities across Blackburn are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, highlighting the growing need for people willing to open their homes to rescue…
Christmas
29 Nov 2025
Panto season is back in Blackburn with a bang as Snow White opens at Blackburn Empire Theatre – and it is already a record-breaking…
Home & Garden
28 Nov 2025
A DEPOSIT boost worth almost £17,000 could help homebuyers in Darwen to skip a rung on the property ladder.
Home & Garden
28 Nov 2025
Brookfield Vale is nearing sell-out with just one home remaining at Countryside Homes’ only Blackburn development.
News
28 Nov 2025
Huge Black Friday deals have arrived at Hobkirk Blackburn, with discounts across Brother sewing, quilting and embroidery machines — including bundle offers and 0%…
News
28 Nov 2025
Savers is opening a new Blackburn store — and the first 500 shoppers will walk away with a free £5 voucher. Here’s what you…
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