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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…
Volunteers who helped deliver the 2026 National Festival of Making have been recognised at a celebration at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery,…
Fans of Sting and The Police have another chance to grab tickets after extra seats were released for one of Europe’s leading…
Connor, Lucy and Jessica all look forward to their visits to St Aidan’s, as families say the Blackburn with Darwen Council service…
Blackburn with Darwen Council swimming lessons have been teaching children how to stay safer in and around water, from floating and treading…
Men in Blackburn with Darwen can access six free one-hour sessions to help build mental fitness, with support from Rugby League Cares.
Blackburn with Darwen is home to more than 13,000 unpaid carers, and the Blackburn Carers Service says it is there to help.…
A new three-step toilet training toolkit called Louie Says… is being rolled out across Blackburn with Darwen to help parents, carers and…
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley says the move will help people get to work, education, healthcare and other essential services,…
Residents in Chapeltown spoke with the neighbourhood policing team at an engagement day aimed at hearing concerns, encouraging crime reporting and helping…
Apple Trees children’s home in Blackburn has been rated Outstanding for the 13th time in 11 years, with a father saying the…
Nine former councillors have been recognised for years of service to Blackburn with Darwen, with awards handed out at last week’s Council…
