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News
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
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
24 Mar 2022
A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate Rusby’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel.
Entertainment
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
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
23 Mar 2022
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that the playground at Blacksnape will undergo a full renovation.
Council
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
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
15 Mar 2022
Shop Kilo are bringing one of their vintage by weight events to Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 26th March 2022.
Comedy
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
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.
Council
15 Mar 2022
en announced in Blackburn and Darwen in response to public feedback and the Council’s renewed commitment to boosting community health and wellbeing.
Community
14 Mar 2022
Would you love a job completing at your home? Are you ready for a mini-makeover? Do you have a treasured item that needs repairing…
Council
12 Mar 2022
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard the museum’s…
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