Business
Poundland to Shut Blackburn Store on 31 August – Full List of 49 UK Closures Inside
Poundland has confirmed that its Blackburn branch at Cobden Court in The Mall will shut its doors for the final time on…
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Leisure
PureGym Blackburn Set to Relocate and Upgrade – New Site Opens This September
PureGym Blackburn is on the move – and the upgrade promises a brand-new fitness experience for members.
Crime
Named, Shamed, and Locked Up: Blackburn Men Jailed Over Homophobic Beating
A gang of men from Blackburn has been sentenced for a violent and homophobic assault that took place outside the town’s railway…
Crime
Blackburn Police Seize Illegal E-Bikes and Scooters in Crackdown on Dangerous Street Use
Police have seized dozens of illegal e-bikes and scooters in Blackburn during a major crackdown on vehicles causing chaos on local streets.
News
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 28 July to Sunday 03 August
Looking for something fun to do in Blackburn or Darwen this week? From live music and family days out to comedy, variety,…
News
Blackburn Cathedral Appoints Interim Dean Amid Abuse Oversight Scandal
Blackburn Cathedral is again under intense scrutiny as the fallout from decades of safeguarding failures continues to unfold—with the suspension of its…
Home & Garden
Bovis Homes is rewarding the Bank of Mum and Dad in Blackburn
Bovis Homes is thanking the family and friends who help loved ones buy a new home, with the Bank of Mum and…
News
What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 21 July to Sunday 27 July 2025
Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen next week? Here’s your round-up of live music, family events, comedy, variety, and…
Community
90 and Still on the Loom – Meet the Man Keeping Blackburn’s Textile History Alive
There was an extra special birthday to celebrate at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery this week – and it wasn’t just about…
News
Warning Issued After Dangerous Fake Labubu Dolls Found in Blackburn and Darwen
Trading Standards officers in Blackburn with Darwen have seized fake Labubu dolls over serious safety concerns — and parents are being urged…
Comedy
Unfiltered, Unpredictable and Outrageously Funny – Ken Webster Heads to Blackburn
He’s bold, he’s hilarious, and he’s definitely not for the faint-hearted - Ken Webster, the UK’s most outrageous comedy hypnotist, is bringing…
News
New Courts Bring the Bounce Back to Corporation Park
Blackburn’s Corporation Park has served up a sporty upgrade this summer – with refurbished tennis courts now open for public use and…