Blackburn & Darwen News.

Council

Director of Public Health who led the borough through COVID is set to retire this week

28 Mar 2022

The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring this week.

Council

Council set to recruit 26 apprentices – Here’s how to apply

28 Mar 2022

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual apprenticeship recruitment drive is back – and this year they are set to recruit up to 26 new apprentices.

Entertainment

Curious Fun at The Mall this Easter

25 Mar 2022

The Mall Blackburn is gearing up for its first major Easter event for over two years and is looking forward to welcoming little shoppers…

News

Blackburn Train Station Video Tour as part of the UK’s first Autism Friendly Railway Line

25 Mar 2022

An autism friendly walk-through film about Blackburn train station commissioned by Community Rail Lancashire is being celebrated during World Autism Acceptance Week. It is…

Leisure

Free Swimming, Gym & Cycling Sessions return to Blackburn & Darwen

25 Mar 2022

From April 1st the Council is investing in a 12 month programme of free leisure sessions across the borough.   This will start with the…

Entertainment

Kate Rusby’s Soulful Vocals and the Cream of British Folk

24 Mar 2022

A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate Rusby’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel.

Entertainment

A Night of Toe Tapping, Hand Clapping Irish Folk Music with The Kilkennys

24 Mar 2022

A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the…

Community

Cash seized from criminals will fund new Neighbourhoods Projects

23 Mar 2022

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has opened the first part of his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund (SLNF) paid for, in part, by…

Council

Darwen Playground to get £100,000 makeover

23 Mar 2022

Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that the playground at Blacksnape will undergo a full renovation.

Council

Council promise extra £1.5m for parks, paths and litter picking

17 Mar 2022

An extra £1.5m has been promised in Blackburn with Darwen for cleaner and greener spaces – including cash for parks, paths and litter picking.

News

Mall recognises and celebrates Hidden Disability Day

17 Mar 2022

The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with community interest company Access Ability’s Dis-Labelled project to celebrate Hidden Disability Day, which will take place on…

News

Cancelled – Shop Kilo – the UK’s favourite ‘buy by weight’ vintage kilo sale is coming to Blackburn – Cancelled

15 Mar 2022

Shop Kilo are bringing one of their vintage by weight events to Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 26th March 2022.

Comedy

The People’s Man of the People has all the Answers – The Pub Landlord is back!

15 Mar 2022

As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new era, the men and women of this great country will…

Entertainment

Linda Lusardi to star in Blackburn Empire Panto

15 Mar 2022

Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.