Business
Get Job Ready: Blackburn to Host Three-Day Recruitment Extravaganza in February 2025
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free,…
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Business
Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and…
Community
Empower Yourself with Blackburn’s Ladies Self-Defence Course
This February, Masters of Martial Arts Academy invites the women of Blackburn to join their empowering Ladies Self-Defence Course.
News
Soccer Stars Academy – New Classes Announced for Darwen
Join us at Soccer Stars Academy in Darwen for an unforgettable football experience! Our exciting new classes, starting on Saturday, January 18th,…
Food & Drink
Spud-Tacular Mix-Up: Viral ‘Spud Brothers’ Not Coming to Blackburn
The confusion sprouted when a fresh jacket potato venture announced its New Year launch in Blackburn, causing a hot potato of a…
Charity
Blackburn’s Christmas Countdown has begun with Jack’s Big Adventure!
The festive season has officially begun at Blackburn Empire Theatre with the launch of this year’s spectacular pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.
News
Who’s Excited for the New TJ Hughes in Blackburn?
It’s official! The former Debenhams site in Blackburn town centre is getting a brand-new lease of life with the arrival of TJ…
Business
New Bonmarché Store to Open in Blackburn This December
Bonmarché, the UK’s largest retailer for women’s fashion, will open a new store in Blackburn on the 12th of December.
Comedy
Snag Early Bird Tickets for Just £6 at the Empire Comedy Club!
Calling all comedy fans! For a limited time only, grab Early Bird tickets for just £6 to experience the Empire Comedy Club’s…
Blackburn History
Ghosts of Blackburn: Real or Halloween Pranks? You Decide!
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to dive into Blackburn’s spookiest spots. From historic theatres to haunted pubs, here are…
National
Time Warp Alert: Don’t Forget to Turn Back the Clocks Tonight!
It’s that time again—no, not Christmas (yet), but the night when we get to squeeze in an extra hour of beauty sleep,…
Festival
Blackburn Charity Bonfire Set to Light Up the Sky Once Again!
Get ready for a spectacular evening of fun, fireworks, and fundraising at the Annual Blackburn Charity Bonfire, returning to Witton Park on…