Blackburn & Darwen News.

Community

New Café Harmony supporting integration and culture across the borough

21 May 2023

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

21 May 2023

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

18 May 2023

Now in its fifth year, ‘Art in Manufacturing’ is the competitive headline commissioning programme that places artists in residence with some of the UK’s…

Charity

Dean of Blackburn takes “short cut” to Hospice fundraising

16 May 2023

The Dean of Blackburn had his head shaved during the Eucharist on Sunday 14 May 2023 to raise funds for the local Hospice and…

Children's Activities

There’s still time to go WILD in The Mall with free activities

12 Apr 2023

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

23 Mar 2023

Blackburn Exchange has announced plans for an Open Day on Tuesday 28th March 2023.

Council

New Prayer Shelter at Pleasington Cemetery nears completion

23 Mar 2023

A new prayer shelter at Pleasington Cemetery will soon be open, allowing families to respectfully say goodbye to their loved ones at the most…

Council

Blackburn receives more Government Levelling Up Cash

15 Mar 2023

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

15 Mar 2023

The Exchange has been awarded £192,000 from the Lottery Heritage Fund

Entertainment

BGT Winner Richard Jones brings his UK-Wide Tour to Blackburn

9 Mar 2023

Following the success of his most recent sell-out magic show, Richard Jones presents An Evening of Magic, a 26-date UK tour. The great news…

Leisure

All the Fun of the Fair this February Half-Term

9 Feb 2023

Escape to Fun Island returns just in time for the half-term school holidays after proving a big hit last year.

Charity

Blackburn Empire Theatre announces the passing of Chairman Michael Berry

6 Feb 2023

Blackburn Empire Theatre has today announced the passing of their long-serving Chairman, Michael Berry.

Business

Luxury Floating Hotel to add some Show Time Glamour

1 Feb 2023

A brand new venture opens for bookings at the end of February, with touches of luxury and glamour for the ultimate break.

Community

Philip North Named as Next Bishop of Blackburn

10 Jan 2023

The Right Reverend Philip North has today been announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Blackburn.