Blackburn & Darwen News.

Business

Blackburn BID Seeking New Manager as Role Becomes Vacant

30 Apr 2025

Blackburn’s Business Improvement District (BID) is recruiting for a new BID Manager, following a change in leadership.

Entertainment

The UK’s tallest transportable observation wheel has arrived in Blackburn town centre – and it’s HUGE!

30 Apr 2025

Catch it in Cathedral Square from this Saturday for 5 weeks – covering both May Bank Holidays, VE Day, and half-term.

Community

From Injury to Triumph: Blackburn Runner Completes First Marathon on Her Birthday

30 Apr 2025

Blackburn Road Runners’ Lynne Knowles had more than one reason to celebrate last weekend — not only was it her birthday, but she also…

Community

Workers’ Memorial Day Marked in Blackburn with Darwen

29 Apr 2025

Workers’ Memorial Day was marked in Blackburn with Darwen this week, with a ceremony attended by union members, local representatives, and supporters from across…

Business

Blackburn Times Up for Sale – Is Blackburn Set to Lose Another Town Centre Bar?

28 Apr 2025

Another of Blackburn’s town centre bars could be set for change, with the Blackburn Times on Northgate now up for sale.

Council

Roadworks Set to Begin as Major Bus Route Upgrades Continue Across Blackburn with Darwen

24 Apr 2025

Improvement works across key junctions in Blackburn with Darwen are continuing as part of a major investment in local bus services – but residents…

Council

Good Ofsted Judgement for Blackburn with Darwen’s Children’s Services

23 Apr 2025

Children’s Services in Blackburn with Darwen have received a ‘Good’ rating across the board from Ofsted, marking a significant step forward since the previous…

Food & Drink

Former Electric Church to Be Transformed into Chaii Tea Café

23 Apr 2025

A former live music venue in Blackburn town centre is set for a new lease of life – as a new Chaii tea café.

Music

West End Star Lee Mead Brings His Showstopping New Tour to Blackburn

22 Apr 2025

Blackburn will welcome a familiar West End face this July, as singer and actor Lee Mead brings his brand-new live show, The Best of…

Business

Opinion: M&S at Whitebirk – The Best Outcome Blackburn Could Hope For

20 Apr 2025

There’s no doubt the news that Marks & Spencer will leave Blackburn town centre will be met with disappointment by many. For decades, M&S…

Competitions

Make a Splash – Name Darwen’s Giant Inflatable and Win Big!

16 Apr 2025

Something HUGE is making a splash at Darwen Leisure Centre – and you could be the first to try it out!

Family

Comics, Capes & Chaos! Free Comic Book Day Returns to To the Batcave

16 Apr 2025

To the Batcave, Blackburn’s independent comic book haven, is gearing up for one of the most exciting days in the geek calendar – Free…

Community

Rovers’ Incredible History Brought to Life in New Exhibition at Blackburn Museum

11 Apr 2025

A brand-new exhibition celebrating 150 years of Blackburn Rovers Football Club has opened at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery—just yards from where the club…

Council

All Aboard! Blackburn’s Outer Circle Bus Route Returns This May

11 Apr 2025

A much-missed bus service is making a welcome return in Blackburn – nearly a decade after it was withdrawn.