Blackburn & Darwen News.

Food & Drink

New Greggs Store in The Mall following earlier closures

25 Jul 2022

Blackburn is to gain yet another Greggs bakery, this time in the heart of The Mall, in between Primark and H&M.

Food & Drink

Hundreds express sadness as Popular Darwen Pub Closes

25 Jul 2022

A popular pub in Darwen, The Crown and Thistle, on Roman Road, announced it would be closing its doors on Saturday 23rd July.

Community

Tips from Down Under on How to Deal with the Heat

19 Jul 2022

An Australian living in London has gone viral with her top tips to keep cool and manage in the current heatwave based on her…

Community

Farewell to Bishop of Blackburn as he retires

19 Jul 2022

The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, and his wife Heather said farewell to The Church of England in Lancashire on Saturday during…

Council

Council issue Heatwave Advice

18 Jul 2022

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in the expected extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.

Family

The Purrfect Teatime Tail – In Conversation with David Wood OBE

18 Jul 2022

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 12 years on stage and over 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book! David Wood OBE…

Community

Invitation to join Blackburn Cathedral Choirs

12 Jul 2022

Blackburn Cathedral are appealing for 8 to 10 year old boys and girls to become part of the Cathedral Choirs.

Music

Blackburn to host Superstar Pianists at Ribble Valley International Piano Week

11 Jul 2022

A whole host of world-famous pianists will have an unprecedented opportunity to perform on the new generation flagship Yamaha CFX piano

News

Blackburn with Darwen will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay

7 Jul 2022

Blackburn with Darwen will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay in July – part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Christmas

Local Theatres present their Christmas 2022 Shows

6 Jul 2022

Our three local theatres, Blackburn Empire, King George's Hall and Darwen Library Theatre have all now revealed their Christmas shows.

News

Supermarkets Under Scrutiny for Higher Fuel Prices in Blackburn

27 Jun 2022

Supermarkets in Blackburn are facing scrutiny over their pricing of fuel, with concerns raised about the higher costs compared to nearby towns such as…

Council

Leader of the Council says “We are aiming big” in Open Letter to residents

24 Jun 2022

Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has written a message to the borough’s residents.

Community

Litter louts caught on camera – It’s time to end this disrespect for our town

14 Jun 2022

After several recent stories on social media about littering in the town and videos of the dumping of take-away rubbish in our streets, surely…

Entertainment

SummerFest frustrated customers post on social media about lack of refunds

10 Jun 2022

Angry customers are frustrated at the lack of communication from the organisers of the postponed SummerFest 2022, which was due to take place at…