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Council quashes wild rumours about former Blackburn pub

19 Sep 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Council has moved to quash rumours circulating on social media about the future of the former Gate Bar and Grill on…

Charity

Have You Visited Yet? East Lancashire Hospice’s New Shop in Blackburn

17 Sep 2025

Have you visited yet? East Lancashire Hospice has opened a sparkling new charity shop in Blackburn – and locals are already loving it. With…

Christmas

Snow White Panto Launched at Historic Hoghton Tower

15 Sep 2025

The magic of Christmas came early this year as the cast of the Blackburn Empire Theatre’s 2025 pantomime, Snow White, gathered at the historic…

News

What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September 2025

15 Sep 2025

Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and busiest What’s On Guide is back — with events…

News

A Landmark Exhibition Unveiled at Blackburn Museum: ‘The Nature of Gothic’ Brings Global Masterpieces to Town

11 Sep 2025

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is preparing to launch what’s being described as its most ambitious exhibition to date — a breathtaking showcase of…

Council

From Blackburn to East Lancs? Big Changes Proposed for Your Local Council

10 Sep 2025

Plans are underway that could bring the biggest shake-up to Blackburn with Darwen’s local government in over 50 years — potentially ending its status…

News

What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 8 to Sunday 14 September 2025

10 Sep 2025

Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and most exciting What’s On Guide is back — featuring…

Music

Songs From The Rat Pack – A Swinging Big Band Spectacular

4 Sep 2025

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)

1 Sep 2025

Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 Blackburn’s biggest and busiest What’s On Guide is back — with over…

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Richmond Terrace: Blackburn’s Impressive Georgian Street Left to Rot

29 Aug 2025

Richmond Terrace is one of Blackburn’s most impressive streets — a Grade II listed Georgian terrace that once stood as a proud symbol of…

Community

Blackburn Residents Have Their Say on Conservatory’s Future

29 Aug 2025

More than 1,500 people have shared their ideas for the future of Corporation Park’s Conservatory — with the most popular choice being to restore…

Business

EG Group to Leave Blackburn in Shock Move, as Business Focus Shifts to USA

23 Aug 2025

After more than two decades in Blackburn, EG Group has confirmed it is relocating its UK office to Bolton and its global headquarters to…

Council

Massive 1,500-Home Expansion Gets Underway in North East Blackburn

23 Aug 2025

A huge new housing development is officially moving forward in Blackburn, with the first stage of ground investigation works now underway on land earmarked…

Crime

Blackburn Vape Kingpin Sentenced After £400k Illegal Trade Busted

22 Aug 2025

A Blackburn businessman has been handed a suspended jail sentence after nearly 40,000 illegal vapes and thousands of counterfeit products were seized in a…