Crime
Blackburn Vape Kingpin Sentenced After £400k Illegal Trade Busted
A Blackburn businessman has been handed a suspended jail sentence after nearly 40,000 illegal vapes and thousands of counterfeit products were seized…
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Council
Reflect on This: Blackburn’s Bollards Get a Glow-Down
Blackburn with Darwen is saying goodbye to glow and hello to reflection. As part of a £630,000 council-funded upgrade, 554 of the…
Council
Named & Fined: Blackburn & Darwen Waste Offenders Ordered to Pay Nearly £5,000
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued a strong warning to waste offenders as another round of prosecutions lands local residents with criminal…
News
This Week in Blackburn (Mon 18 – Mon 25 Aug 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Welcome to Blackburn’s biggest, best and brightest What’s On Guide 🌟…
Entertainment
Builders Uncover Forgotten Cinema History Beneath The Exchange in Blackburn
A new piece of Blackburn’s cinematic past has come to light during the ongoing £1.5 million renovation project at The Exchange.
Food & Drink
Blackburn’s Thira Crowned South Indian Restaurant of the Year at English Curry Awards
One of Blackburn Life’s favourite foodie gems, Thira, has added another feather to its cap — scooping the South Indian Restaurant of…
News
New Card Shop Bursts into Blackburn with Cards from Just 19p!
A new greeting card and gift store has opened in the heart of Blackburn’s town centre, offering cards from just 19p and…
Council
‘Little Van of Warm’ Brings Free Energy Support to Blackburn Households
A new mobile service is rolling out across Blackburn with Darwen to help residents struggling to keep warm this winter. The ‘Little…
News
This Week in Blackburn (Mon 11 – Sun 17 Aug 2025)
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family fun, theatre, workshops, and…
News
Local Sewing Shop Offers Surprise Gift With Every Zip Purchase
Blackburn’s long-standing sewing and crafting specialist Hobkirk is adding a little mystery and fun to your next project.
Music
Beautiful South Star Briana Corrigan Brings Her Iconic Voice to Blackburn
A night of story, song, and unmistakable vocals – live this October
News
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 04 August to Sunday 10 August
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family fun, theatre, workshops, and…