Community
New Empire Social Club Launches at Blackburn Empire Theatre
A brand-new initiative is launching at the Blackburn Empire Theatre to help bring people together through Community • Friendship • Fun.
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🎉 What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 22 – Sunday 28 September
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? 🎉 From powerful West End vocals and Elvis tributes to relaxing…
News
Another High Street Name Gone: Bodycare to Shut Blackburn Store This Week – Darwen Branch Already Closed
Blackburn’s Bodycare store will close for good this week, marking the end of another high street favourite. With the Darwen store already…
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Blackburn MP Adnaan Hussain Caught Up in ‘Sexist Boys’ Club’ Row as Corbyn’s New Party Descends into Chaos
Blackburn’s MP, Adnaan Hussain, has been thrust into the spotlight after Jeremy Corbyn’s new party, Your Party, was rocked by explosive claims…
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Council quashes wild rumours about former Blackburn pub
Blackburn with Darwen Council has moved to quash rumours circulating on social media about the future of the former Gate Bar and…
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…
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…
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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 —…
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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…
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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.