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Musical Performances to look forward to at this year’s National Festival of Making
The National Festival of Making 2023 is set to wow visitors with an array of captivating music and performance events this weekend.…
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Fashion fun to have at National Festival of Making 2023
The National Festival of Making returns this weekend (8,9), and fashionistas are in for a treat. This year's festival is set to…
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National Festival of Making for the Under 5’s
The National Festival of Making is packed with events for all ages including a variety of events aimed at the under 5’s…
Festival
The National Festival of Making has revealed its food and drink line-up for 2023.
The National Festival of Making is gearing up for its fifth event, taking place on July 8 and 9, 2023. As part…
News
Eastenders Star Cheryl Fergison Leads Hilarious Comedy Cast in “Mum’s the Word”
Get ready for a night of laughter and relatable moments as Mum’s the Word, the hit comedy sketch show, comes to the…
Leisure
Blackburn Cathedral Gardens’ New Children’s Play Area – Coming Soon
Exciting news is on the horizon for Blackburn Cathedral Gardens as construction begins on a brand-new Children's Play area. This project aims…
News
Waterstones Bookstore Set to Open in Blackburn Mall
Exciting news for book lovers! A new Waterstones bookstore is soon to grace Blackburn town centre.
Comedy
Get Ready as Clinton Baptiste takes you for a ride on the Roller Ghoster!
Brace yourselves for a hilarious and thrilling one-man stand-up show as Clinton Baptiste, the renowned clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix…
Festival
National Festival of Making: 30+ events in Blackburn over 2 days
The National Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship, uniting makers, artists, designers, and enthusiasts to showcase their talents…
Crime
Man Charged with Murder of David Read in Blackburn
Police have today (June 12) charged a man with the murder of David Read in Blackburn.
Council
Pleasington Crematorium Shut for Several Weeks: Update
An update has been provided by Blackburn with Darwen Council regarding the fire incident that occurred at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 8th…
Leisure
Go Ape Blackburn Set to Open This July
Excitement is in the air as Go Ape, the popular adventure course, announces the opening of its newest location in Witton Country…