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This Week in Blackburn (Mon 01 – Sun 07 Sept 2025)
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Richmond Terrace: Blackburn’s Impressive Georgian Street Left to Rot
Richmond Terrace is one of Blackburn’s most impressive streets — a Grade II listed Georgian terrace that once stood as a proud…
Community
Blackburn Residents Have Their Say on Conservatory’s Future
More than 1,500 people have shared their ideas for the future of Corporation Park’s Conservatory — with the most popular choice being…
Business
EG Group to Leave Blackburn in Shock Move, as Business Focus Shifts to USA
After more than two decades in Blackburn, EG Group has confirmed it is relocating its UK office to Bolton and its global…
Council
Massive 1,500-Home Expansion Gets Underway in North East Blackburn
A huge new housing development is officially moving forward in Blackburn, with the first stage of ground investigation works now underway on…
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…
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…
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This Week in Blackburn (Mon 18 – Mon 25 Aug 2025)
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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…
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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…