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Lancashire minerals and waste plan opens for public comment

22 Sep 2026

Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to comment on the latest draft of Lancashire’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan, which will guide…

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Luxmuralis space show set for Blackburn Cathedral return in February

22 Sep 2026

Luxmuralis is coming back to Blackburn Cathedral with a new light and sound installation called SPACE, running for six nights in February 2027 after…

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£90,000 boost to bring more live arts into Blackburn with Darwen libraries

22 Sep 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Libraries, Blackpool Libraries and Culturapedia are joining forces after securing £90,000 from Arts Council England for a new two-year programme of…

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Less than four weeks left to join Blackburn’s Grit Squad

18 Sep 2026

Residents are being urged to sign up to Blackburn with Darwen’s Grit Squad scheme before applications close on Wednesday 14 October, as the council…

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King George’s Hall back in action after £13.5m makeover

15 Sep 2026

King George’s Hall has welcomed audiences back for the first time after its £13.5m transformation, with Blackburn People’s Choir staging the venue’s first show…

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High Sheriff sees Blackburn’s heritage, youth work and community projects on borough visit

15 Sep 2026

Lancashire’s High Sheriff, David Collinge DL, was shown a cross-section of Blackburn with Darwen during a visit that took in The Making Rooms, Blackburn…

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MP and councillor tour Persimmon developments for update on Blackburn and Darwen homes

10 Sep 2026

Andy MacNae MP and Councillor Liz Johnson have visited Persimmon Homes Lancashire’s Bluebell Chase and Willow Grove schemes for an update on progress, and…

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Hallé to return for King George’s Hall reopening concert in Blackburn

10 Sep 2026

The Hallé Orchestra will mark the Grand Civic Reopening of King George’s Hall with a special concert after the venue’s £13.5m transformation. Tickets are…

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Public asked for views on proposed Curlew sculpture for Darwen Moor

7 Sep 2026

Residents are being invited to comment on plans for Curlew Calling, a four-metre sculpture that could be placed beside the walking route up to…

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Darwen curlew sculpture plans go out to public consultation

7 Sep 2026

Residents are being asked for their views on a proposed four-metre curlew sculpture for Darwen, planned for a gateway to the West Pennine Moors…

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23 new apprentices start at Blackburn Town Hall as council marks 15 years of scheme

3 Sep 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed 23 new apprentices and graduates into roles across the borough, as its apprenticeship programme reaches 15 years. The…

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Blackburn and Darwen invited to World Suicide Prevention Day walk, vigil and information stalls

3 Sep 2026

People in Blackburn and Darwen are being invited to mark World Suicide Prevention Day next week with a walk, vigil and marketplace aimed at…

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Blackburn with Darwen Council steps up action against rogue landlords

3 Sep 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council says it is tightening its grip on rogue landlords, using new Government powers to act faster and hit harder when…

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Rare 1535 Tyndale New Testament goes on show at Blackburn Cathedral

3 Sep 2026

A rare 1535 edition of William Tyndale’s English New Testament, on loan from the British Library, is now on display at Blackburn Cathedral as…