Community
Cash seized from criminals will fund new Neighbourhoods Projects
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has opened the first part of his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund (SLNF) paid for, in…
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Council
Darwen Playground to get £100,000 makeover
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
An extra £1.5m has been promised in Blackburn with Darwen for cleaner and greener spaces – including cash for parks, paths and…
News
Mall recognises and celebrates Hidden Disability Day
The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with community interest company Access Ability’s Dis-Labelled project to celebrate Hidden Disability Day, which will take…
News
Cancelled – Shop Kilo – the UK’s favourite ‘buy by weight’ vintage kilo sale is coming to Blackburn – Cancelled
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!
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new era, the men and women of this great…
Entertainment
Linda Lusardi to star in Blackburn Empire Panto
Star of stage and screen, Linda Lusardi, has been revealed as one of the stars in this year’s pantomime at the Blackburn…
Council
Blackburn and Darwen Libraries to Open for Longer
en announced in Blackburn and Darwen in response to public feedback and the Council’s renewed commitment to boosting community health and wellbeing.
Community
Take Part TV: Love DIY but it doesn’t love you back?
Would you love a job completing at your home? Are you ready for a mini-makeover? Do you have a treasured item that…
Council
The Government grants £365K of funding for Blackburn Museum Roof
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard…
Music
Rock band Marillion are kicking off their UK tour in Blackburn
Marillion will undertake a nine date UK tour in this autumn, with the tour kicking off at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on…
Council
What would you like to see as a local COVID memorial?
Two years on from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Blackburn with Darwen Council is planning a permanent memorial to this defining…