Blackburn & Darwen News.

Council

Kier lined up for Blackburn’s £45m Star Square scheme

7 Aug 2026

Kier is set to be appointed contractor for Blackburn’s Star Square development, a £45m project that forms part of what is being billed as…

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Phil Riley backs Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029

6 Aug 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley says Blackpool’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029 would be good news for Lancashire —…

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Darwen landlord fined more than £4,500 after ignoring waste warnings

6 Aug 2026

A Darwen landlord has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after rubbish was left at three properties despite repeated warnings from Blackburn with…

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The K’s to open Blackburn’s newly revamped King George’s Hall

5 Aug 2026

The K’s will headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Saturday, September 26, with tickets going on sale at 10am on…

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Mothers’ Union marks 150 years with open day and service at Blackburn Cathedral

5 Aug 2026

Blackburn Cathedral will host a public celebration this Saturday as the Mothers’ Union marks its 150th anniversary with banners, exhibitions, children’s activities and a…

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Free summer fun on offer across Blackburn with Darwen for families

4 Aug 2026

Families in Blackburn with Darwen can choose from a packed mix of free and low-cost summer activities across the borough, with free bus travel…

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King George’s Hall gets bold new look ahead of autumn reopening

4 Aug 2026

King George’s Hall has unveiled a new campaign and branding as the Blackburn venue counts down to its grand reopening this autumn after £13.5million…

Entertainment

Blackburn Empire Theatre pays tribute to patron and dear friend Jimmy Cricket

3 Aug 2026

The much-loved comedian, performer and long-standing supporter has died aged 80 Blackburn Empire Theatre has paid tribute to its much-loved patron and dear friend,…

Council

More than 100 volunteers thanked after National Festival of Making success

3 Aug 2026

Volunteers who helped deliver the 2026 National Festival of Making have been recognised at a celebration at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, with organisers…

Music

Extra Seats Released for Hit Sting & The Police Tribute Coming to Blackburn

31 Jul 2026

Fans of Sting and The Police have another chance to grab tickets after extra seats were released for one of Europe’s leading tribute shows,…

Council

Families praise St Aidan’s respite service in Mill Hill

29 Jul 2026

Connor, Lucy and Jessica all look forward to their visits to St Aidan’s, as families say the Blackburn with Darwen Council service continues to…

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Young swimmers learn water safety skills during Drowning Prevention Week

28 Jul 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council swimming lessons have been teaching children how to stay safer in and around water, from floating and treading water to…

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Free mental fitness support on offer for men in Blackburn with Darwen

28 Jul 2026

Men in Blackburn with Darwen can access six free one-hour sessions to help build mental fitness, with support from Rugby League Cares.

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Support on offer for Blackburn with Darwen’s 13,000 unpaid carers

28 Jul 2026

Blackburn with Darwen is home to more than 13,000 unpaid carers, and the Blackburn Carers Service says it is there to help. Chief Executive…