Council
Blackburn’s Inspiring careers event returns for ninth year
25 Sep 2026
Almost 2,000 young people attended Blackburn’s Inspiring at Blackburn Leisure Centre, where 68 exhibits offered information and guidance on life after school.
YOUR LOCAL NEWS
Blackburn & Darwen News.
The latest local stories, council updates, community news, business stories and useful information from Blackburn Life.
THE LOCAL EDIT
The latest local stories.
News, updates and conversations from across Blackburn and Darwen.
901
stories
Food & Drink
Familiar faces behind The Rock Box set to bring Blackburn’s Ribblesdale pub back to life
24 Sep 2026
The historic Northgate pub opposite King George’s Hall is preparing to reopen, with Karen and Andy Joss promising a traditional pub atmosphere and a…
Council
The K’s to open King George’s Hall’s £13.5m makeover this weekend
23 Sep 2026
The K’s will headline King George’s Hall’s grand reopening in Blackburn this Saturday, as the venue welcomes crowds back after a £13.5m transformation.
Council
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…
Council
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…
Council
£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…
Council
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…
Council
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…
Council
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…
Council
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…
Council
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…
Council
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…
Council
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…
Council
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…
HAVE A STORY TO SHARE?
Your town. Your stories.
Know something happening in Blackburn or Darwen that deserves attention? Tell Blackburn Life about it.