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Blackburn Easter Fair returns to Witton Park
Blackburn's traditional Easter Fun Fair returns to Witton Park this Easter, headlined as the first Easter Fair for three years after the…
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Free Easter holiday club places available
Free holiday club places are being offered during the Easter holidays offered to children who qualify for free school meals.
Community
Design an apartment on new TV show and then win the apartment! Must apply by 31 March!
Do you have a spark of design talent and dream of owning your own home?
Entertainment
King George’s Hall Announce Two New Comedy Shows
King George's Hall in Blackburn have today announced two new comedy stars coming to the venue later this year.
Council
Blakey Moor Terrace transformation begins in year-long Project
Work is underway on transforming an important part of Blackburn’s ‘cultural quarter’ – Blakey Moor Terrace.
Council
Director of Public Health who led the borough through COVID is set to retire this week
The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring…
Council
Council set to recruit 26 apprentices – Here’s how to apply
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual apprenticeship recruitment drive is back – and this year they are set to recruit up to 26…
Entertainment
Curious Fun at The Mall this Easter
The Mall Blackburn is gearing up for its first major Easter event for over two years and is looking forward to welcoming…
News
Blackburn Train Station Video Tour as part of the UK’s first Autism Friendly Railway Line
An autism friendly walk-through film about Blackburn train station commissioned by Community Rail Lancashire is being celebrated during World Autism Acceptance Week.…
Leisure
Free Swimming, Gym & Cycling Sessions return to Blackburn & Darwen
From April 1st the Council is investing in a 12 month programme of free leisure sessions across the borough. This will start…
Entertainment
Kate Rusby’s Soulful Vocals and the Cream of British Folk
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
A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences…