Blackburn & Darwen News.

Entertainment

An Acoustic Journey of stories and songs from Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

28 Feb 2022

The duo bring their live show to Darwen Library Theatre on Thu 10 Mar 2022

Entertainment

A Fascinating Insight into the Psychology of Serial Killers

24 Feb 2022

Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics.

Entertainment

It “Feels Like Home” for Newton Faulkner – New Tour coming to Blackburn

22 Feb 2022

It “Feels Like Home” for Newton Faulkner – New Tour coming to Blackburn

Entertainment

The Queen of British Comedy, Dawn French, bringing her new show to Blackburn

17 Feb 2022

Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, returns to the stage this autumn with a brand-new solo show, ‘Dawn French is a Huge Tw*t’.

Charity

The Mall Blackburn is kicking off its search for an official charity to support in 2022

14 Feb 2022

The Mall Blackburn is kicking off its search for an official charity to support in 2022

News

New Teams Wanted In Blackburn Thursday Evening Community 6-a-side League

2 Feb 2022

Over 100 players weekly take part in the league and any standard of player or team are welcome to join.

Business

Blackburn and Darwen Hospitality & Leisure Businesses can claim up to £6,000

26 Jan 2022

The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant is intended to support eligible hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the effect that the rise…

Entertainment

A Brand-New Sparkling Pantomime Production of Cinderella is revealed for 2022!

7 Jan 2022

With more sparkle, more music and more fun, Blackburn Empire Theatre has revealed plans for their 2022 pantomime, Cinderella.

Comedy

Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chatline that really Cleans Up!

5 Jan 2022

After sell-out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to King George’s Hall, Blackburn this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!

Council

The 39 Locations competing for city status with Blackburn

23 Dec 2021

The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.

Entertainment

Osmonds’ Hitmaker, Songwriter and Singer brings Greatest Hits Tour to Blackburn

16 Dec 2021

Bringing a brand-new Greatest Hits Tour to the UK in 2022, Merrill Osmond is best known as the lead singer for the world-famous Osmond…

Comedy

Paul Chowdhry’s tour is Extended and Looks at the Funny Side of Lockdown

15 Dec 2021

Due to phenomenal demand, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry will be doubling the size of his brand-new stand-up tour, Family-Friendly Comedian…

Entertainment

Pioneers of Madchester, the Legendary Happy Mondays, head to Blackburn

13 Dec 2021

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced they a 23-date tour for October and November 2022 and tickets are already selling fast.

Dance

QUEENZ are coming to Blackburn as part of their UK tour!

13 Dec 2021

Fresh from last night’s debut performance on ITV’s premier of ‘Walk The Line,’ QUEENZ – The Show With Balls! are stiletto strutting into 2022…