Blackburn & Darwen News.

Community

County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & Dean’s Message

15 Sep 2022

Blackburn Cathedral will host a County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18th September 2022 at 2pm

Council

Council Announce Closures and Changes for Queen’s Funeral

15 Sep 2022

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced a raft of closures and changes to council services for Monday 19 September, the day of the…

Community

Proclamations for King Charles III’s accession to take place in Blackburn & Darwen

10 Sep 2022

Official proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch King Charles III will take place in Blackburn & Darwen on Sunday 11 September…

News

Shhhh… Extra Quiet Hours added at The Mall

25 Aug 2022

Following its hugely successful weekly quiet hour for shoppers, The Mall Blackburn is extending the initiative to run six days a week.

Council

A new Quacking idea to reduce litter in Corporation Park

23 Aug 2022

Corporation Park is now home to a new Duck Feed Dispenser, becoming one of only a handful of councils in the UK to embrace…

Entertainment

Calling all local artists – Blackburn Museum launches its very first ART OPEN exhibition

10 Aug 2022

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is holding its very first ART OPEN this October to showcase local art and talent.

Entertainment

The Search is on for Prince Charming – Could it be you?

9 Aug 2022

The Search is on for Prince Charming to join the cast in a star-studded Cinderella Panto this Christmas

Children's Activities

Summer Daze with Free Fun in The Mall

4 Aug 2022

The Mall Blackburn is bringing the seaside inland with a two-week beachy bonanza of nautical themed free arts and crafts.

Council

New People’s Jury to help mould Climate Change Crisis Policy in Blackburn

3 Aug 2022

A new People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis is set to be held in Blackburn with Darwen.

Music

Take a New Look at Blackburn Classics Season – From CBeebies to 007 Movie Music

27 Jul 2022

King George's Hall in Blackburn have announced their brand new Classics Season for 2022/23 and, as well as some familiar events, this season sees…

Community

The BBC think this Picture was taken in Blackburn with Darwen

25 Jul 2022

The BBC has published a photo from one of its "Weather Watchers" stating it was taken in Blackburn.

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…