Community
Hops and Dreams: Gill Singh’s Hunt to find her Precious Pub Files!
Gill Singh is on a mission: to track down her cherished "Pub Files", which she regrets losing in 2011.
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Council
Former Thwaites Town Centre Site to become Temporary Vehicle Storage Depot
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Maple Grove Developments have agreed for Leyland DAF Trucks to use the former Thwaites brewery site in…
Home & Garden
Blackburn is still being hit by higher Petrol & Diesel Prices than nearby towns
Blackburn continues to be one of the most expensive areas to buy petrol and diesel in the region.
Council
Blackburn Town Centre Parking Charges to increase in 2024
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced they are to increase the cost of parking in Blackburn Town Centre from 5th February…
Charity
Darwen Food Share CIC Raises £7126.55 through Inspirational Sleep Out Fundraiser
In a remarkable display of dedication and community spirit, Darwen Food Share Community Interest Company (CIC) successfully raised £7126.55 during a challenging…
Charity
Step Into Christmas History: The Exchange Unveils Historic Christmas Tree Festival
This weekend, The Exchange invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with its inaugural historic Christmas Tree Festival.…
Business
It’s Good News but only 30% turnout for Blackburn BID Third-Term Renewal
Why do so few businesses take part in the BID voting process.
Charity
An Invitation to Join Christmas Tree Festival at The Exchange
People across the borough have seized the opportunity to be part of the inaugural Christmas Tree Festival at the former Cotton Exchange…
Christmas
Local talent to shine at Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on
Blackburn town centre is gearing up their Christmas lights switch-on event this year, with a show-stopping musicals extravaganza on the programme. The…
Entertainment
Central Radio is expanding into Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley
"Proper" local radio is returning to Blackburn, Burnley and Darwen in November, with the launch of ‘Central Radio North West’
Christmas
Christmas Lights Switch On Events in Lancashire
Most local towns have now announced details of their Christmas Lights Switch on Events and here they are
Food & Drink
The Best of the Worst – Wish us Luck on our New Food Review Series
This week we begin our "Best of the Worst" to visit the worst rated restaurants or takeaways in Blackburn and Darwen.