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Business
11 Jun 2025
In August 2023, it was announced that Blackburn was set to welcome a new drive-thru restaurant from popular Canadian coffee and doughnut brand Tim…
News
4 Jun 2025
New figures show that Blackburn motorists continue to face some of the highest petrol and diesel prices in the region, reigniting long-standing concerns that…
Music
3 Jun 2025
Music fans in Blackburn are in for something truly special this summer as a brand-new stage show about the legendary John Lennon arrives at…
News
2 Jun 2025
Hobkirks have launched brand new Brother sewing machine offers — now available online and in-store!
Business
12 May 2025
Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar, The Rock…
News
6 May 2025
After a roaring start in Liverpool, complete with standing ovations and five-star reviews, Irish Annie’s is heading to the Blackburn Empire Theatre for one…
Community
6 May 2025
An unexpected and moving moment unfolded at Blackburn’s VE80 Fest in Witton Park, as a family visiting the event discovered a tribute to their…
News
6 May 2025
Considering your next home? Bovis Homes will provide tips for those looking to upsize, downsize or move up the property ladder at its special…
News
6 May 2025
Hobkirk Sewing Machines in Blackburn is offering a series of exciting deals throughout May – perfect for sewing enthusiasts looking to upgrade their equipment…
News
6 May 2025
A full house, a standing ovation, and wave after wave of applause — Beauty and the Beast has roared into Blackburn Empire Theatre with…
Entertainment
2 May 2025
Witton Park in Blackburn is preparing to host one of the region’s most anticipated community events — VE80 Fest — marking the 80th anniversary…
Entertainment
1 May 2025
The highly anticipated Big Soul Night Out scheduled for Saturday 24 January 2026 at King George’s Hall in Blackburn has been cancelled.
Council
1 May 2025
An appeal has been lodged against the Council’s refusal of planning permission for an unlawful caravan site in Darwen – and while the appeal…
News
30 Apr 2025
Hobkirk Sewing Machines is offering a limited-time 20% discount on some of its most popular sewing threads — perfect for keen sewists planning their…
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