Charity
Have You Visited Yet? East Lancashire Hospice’s New Shop in Blackburn
Have you visited yet? East Lancashire Hospice has opened a sparkling new charity shop in Blackburn – and locals are already loving…
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Christmas
Snow White Panto Launched at Historic Hoghton Tower
The magic of Christmas came early this year as the cast of the Blackburn Empire Theatre’s 2025 pantomime, Snow White, gathered at…
News
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and busiest What’s On Guide is back —…
News
A Landmark Exhibition Unveiled at Blackburn Museum: ‘The Nature of Gothic’ Brings Global Masterpieces to Town
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is preparing to launch what’s being described as its most ambitious exhibition to date — a breathtaking…
Council
From Blackburn to East Lancs? Big Changes Proposed for Your Local Council
Plans are underway that could bring the biggest shake-up to Blackburn with Darwen’s local government in over 50 years — potentially ending…
News
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 8 to Sunday 14 September 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and most exciting What’s On Guide is back…
Music
Songs From The Rat Pack – A Swinging Big Band Spectacular
Yorkshire’s premier Big Band brings the golden age of swing to Blackburn with a spectacular Rat Pack celebration this September.
News
This Week in Blackburn (Mon 01 – Sun 07 Sept 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and busiest What’s On Guide is back —…
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Richmond Terrace: Blackburn’s Impressive Georgian Street Left to Rot
Richmond Terrace is one of Blackburn’s most impressive streets — a Grade II listed Georgian terrace that once stood as a proud…
Community
Blackburn Residents Have Their Say on Conservatory’s Future
More than 1,500 people have shared their ideas for the future of Corporation Park’s Conservatory — with the most popular choice being…
Business
EG Group to Leave Blackburn in Shock Move, as Business Focus Shifts to USA
After more than two decades in Blackburn, EG Group has confirmed it is relocating its UK office to Bolton and its global…
Council
Massive 1,500-Home Expansion Gets Underway in North East Blackburn
A huge new housing development is officially moving forward in Blackburn, with the first stage of ground investigation works now underway on…