Blackburn & Darwen News.

Council

Reflect on This: Blackburn’s Bollards Get a Glow-Down

22 Aug 2025

Blackburn with Darwen is saying goodbye to glow and hello to reflection. As part of a £630,000 council-funded upgrade, 554 of the borough’s traffic…

Council

Named & Fined: Blackburn & Darwen Waste Offenders Ordered to Pay Nearly £5,000

19 Aug 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued a strong warning to waste offenders as another round of prosecutions lands local residents with criminal records and…

News

This Week in Blackburn (Mon 18 – Mon 25 Aug 2025)

18 Aug 2025

Looking for things to do in Blackburn & Darwen this week? Welcome to Blackburn’s biggest, best and brightest What’s On Guide 🌟 — and…

Entertainment

Builders Uncover Forgotten Cinema History Beneath The Exchange in Blackburn

15 Aug 2025

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

14 Aug 2025

One of Blackburn Life’s favourite foodie gems, Thira, has added another feather to its cap — scooping the South Indian Restaurant of the Year…

News

New Card Shop Bursts into Blackburn with Cards from Just 19p!

14 Aug 2025

A new greeting card and gift store has opened in the heart of Blackburn’s town centre, offering cards from just 19p and a wide…

Council

‘Little Van of Warm’ Brings Free Energy Support to Blackburn Households

13 Aug 2025

A new mobile service is rolling out across Blackburn with Darwen to help residents struggling to keep warm this winter. The ‘Little Van of…

News

This Week in Blackburn (Mon 11 – Sun 17 Aug 2025)

11 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 more —…

News

Local Sewing Shop Offers Surprise Gift With Every Zip Purchase

5 Aug 2025

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

4 Aug 2025

A night of story, song, and unmistakable vocals – live this October

News

What’s On in Blackburn: Monday 04 August to Sunday 10 August

4 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 more —…

Business

Poundland to Shut Blackburn Store on 31 August – Full List of 49 UK Closures Inside

1 Aug 2025

Poundland has confirmed that its Blackburn branch at Cobden Court in The Mall will shut its doors for the final time on 31 August…

Leisure

PureGym Blackburn Set to Relocate and Upgrade – New Site Opens This September

1 Aug 2025

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

31 Jul 2025

A gang of men from Blackburn has been sentenced for a violent and homophobic assault that took place outside the town’s railway station—an attack…