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Blackburn Cathedral flower exhibition to bring parishes from across Lancashire under one roof
Blackburn Cathedral is set to fill with floral displays later this month as churches from across Lancashire take part in a four-day…
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Lancashire transport body names Karen Cassar as new director
The Lancashire Combined County Authority has appointed Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport. She says the role is a homecoming,…
Council
Pleasington Cemetery extension could secure burial space for years to come
Blackburn with Darwen Council wants to extend Pleasington Cemetery on land next to the current site, with plans for 4,000 new burial…
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Kier lined up for Blackburn’s £45m Star Square scheme
Kier is set to be appointed contractor for Blackburn’s Star Square development, a £45m project that forms part of what is being…
Council
Phil Riley backs Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley says Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029 would be good news for…
Council
Darwen landlord fined more than £4,500 after ignoring waste warnings
A Darwen landlord has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after rubbish was left at three properties despite repeated warnings from…
Council
The K’s to open Blackburn’s newly revamped King George’s Hall
The K’s will headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday, September 26, with tickets going on sale at…
Council
Mothers’ Union marks 150 years with open day and service at Blackburn Cathedral
Blackburn Cathedral will host a public celebration this Saturday as the Mothers’ Union marks its 150th anniversary with banners, exhibitions, children’s activities…
Council
Free summer fun on offer across Blackburn with Darwen for families
Families in Blackburn with Darwen can choose from a packed mix of free and low-cost summer activities across the borough, with free…
Council
King George’s Hall gets bold new look ahead of autumn reopening
King George’s Hall has unveiled a new campaign and branding as the Blackburn venue counts down to its grand reopening this autumn…
Entertainment
Blackburn Empire Theatre pays tribute to patron and dear friend Jimmy Cricket
The much-loved comedian, performer and long-standing supporter has died aged 80 Blackburn Empire Theatre has paid tribute to its much-loved patron and…
Council
More than 100 volunteers thanked after National Festival of Making success
Volunteers who helped deliver the 2026 National Festival of Making have been recognised at a celebration at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery,…