Community
County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & Dean’s Message
Blackburn Cathedral will host a County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18th September 2022 at 2pm
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News
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Council
Council Announce Closures and Changes for Queen’s Funeral
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced a raft of closures and changes to council services for Monday 19 September, the day…
Community
Proclamations for King Charles III’s accession to take place in Blackburn & Darwen
Official proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch King Charles III will take place in Blackburn & Darwen on Sunday…
News
Shhhh… Extra Quiet Hours added at The Mall
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
Corporation Park is now home to a new Duck Feed Dispenser, becoming one of only a handful of councils in the UK…
Entertainment
Calling all local artists – Blackburn Museum launches its very first ART OPEN exhibition
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?
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
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
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
King George's Hall in Blackburn have announced their brand new Classics Season for 2022/23 and, as well as some familiar events, this…
Community
The BBC think this Picture was taken in Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn is to gain yet another Greggs bakery, this time in the heart of The Mall, in between Primark and H&M.