Council
Blackburn with Darwen Planning Department in the Top 3%
Speeds of processing planning applications in Blackburn with Darwen continue to improve, putting the Council top of all Lancashire authorities for major…
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Charity
Could you help bring The Exchange back to life?
Would you like to be involved in creating a legacy and discovering more about the heritage of an iconic building in Blackburn…
Business
It’s Love Your Local Market Fortnight – A round up of some of our favourite Market Traders
A round up of some of our favourite local market traders in Blackburn
Community
New Café Harmony supporting integration and culture across the borough
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
Council
NHS worker becomes Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
Festival
Five new creative collaborations revealed for National Festival of Making
Now in its fifth year, ‘Art in Manufacturing’ is the competitive headline commissioning programme that places artists in residence with some of…
Charity
Dean of Blackburn takes “short cut” to Hospice fundraising
The Dean of Blackburn had his head shaved during the Eucharist on Sunday 14 May 2023 to raise funds for the local…
Children's Activities
There’s still time to go WILD in The Mall with free activities
Children have been having a really wild time in The Mall Blackburn as part of its free programme of activities this Easter.
Charity
Blackburn Exchange announce Open Day to discover plans for historic building
Blackburn Exchange has announced plans for an Open Day on Tuesday 28th March 2023.
Council
New Prayer Shelter at Pleasington Cemetery nears completion
A new prayer shelter at Pleasington Cemetery will soon be open, allowing families to respectfully say goodbye to their loved ones at…
Council
Blackburn receives more Government Levelling Up Cash
Blackburn with Darwen has been announced as a new Government Levelling Up Partner – unlocking £20m of new funding.
Charity
£192,000 for Blackburn’s Old Apollo Cinema will use the Past To Transform the Future
The Exchange has been awarded £192,000 from the Lottery Heritage Fund