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Council
19 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council's Adult Learning Service has received a positive Ofsted inspection report, recognising its work helping thousands of local residents gain new…
Council
16 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council says the next step in its Destination Darwen plans is seeking a contractor for £1.3m of path improvements around Jubilee…
Entertainment
16 Oct 2026
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Blackburn Empire Theatre? This Sunday, 18 October, the popular local theatre is throwing open its…
Council
16 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Mind have launched The Wave Project, a bereavement support service for children and young people aged 5…
Entertainment
14 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council has highlighted how Darwen singer Annabel recorded at Abbey Road Studios as one of the soloists on Begin2Sing’s new release,…
Council
13 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council says Pleasington Cemetery’s Butterfly Garden has been refurbished into a peaceful place to remember loved ones, with a Letters to…
Charity
12 Oct 2026
Derian House’s annual ball saw Fran McCaigue’s unfinished artwork sell for £2,000 before Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Mahfooz Hussain gifted it back…
News
2 Oct 2026
The Bishop of Blackburn and other clergy will wear dog collars as they scramble through mud at Whitehough Outdoor Centre, raising money for a…
Community
2 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS have revealed the finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards, after more than 400 nominations across eight…
Council
1 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council says planned highways works on Whalley Old Road will start with temporary traffic lights before a longer closure later in…
Council
1 Oct 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council has secured funding to improve three playgrounds after a consultation with local residents, parents and children.
Christmas
29 Sep 2026
Christmas came early to Blackburn as the cast of this year's Aladdin descended on Blackburn Empire Theatre for a fun-filled official launch - and…
News
28 Sep 2026
Blackburn Cathedral says its free drop-in event will bring together more than 30 local and national organisations, charities and NHS teams on 19 November…
Council
25 Sep 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council says a proposed £505,000 investment would strengthen its response to fly-tipping, including faster waste removal, stronger enforcement and enhanced CCTV…
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