Food & Drink
Hundreds express sadness as Popular Darwen Pub Closes
A popular pub in Darwen, The Crown and Thistle, on Roman Road, announced it would be closing its doors on Saturday 23rd…
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Community
Tips from Down Under on How to Deal with the Heat
An Australian living in London has gone viral with her top tips to keep cool and manage in the current heatwave based…
Community
Farewell to Bishop of Blackburn as he retires
The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, and his wife Heather said farewell to The Church of England in Lancashire on…
Council
Council issue Heatwave Advice
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
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 12 years on stage and over 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book! David…
Community
Invitation to join Blackburn Cathedral Choirs
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets in Blackburn are facing scrutiny over their pricing of fuel, with concerns raised about the higher costs compared to nearby towns…
Council
Leader of the Council says “We are aiming big” in Open Letter to residents
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
After several recent stories on social media about littering in the town and videos of the dumping of take-away rubbish in our…