Council
New Youth MPs for Blackburn and Darwen have been elected
6,000 young people across Blackburn with Darwen voted in the 2022 Youth Forum elections to select three Youth MPs to represent their…
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Council
£150 support for rising energy bills in the borough
The Government has announced support to help with rising costs of energy for certain households in the borough.
Council
Will you be a Quitter Today? No Smoking Day!
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to give quitting another go on No Smoking Day 2022.
Council
Key Target of the BwD Safer Roads Strategy is a 30% reduction in fatal and serious casualties
The Blackburn with Darwen Safer Roads Strategy has been developed to create a local action plan to improve safety on our roads.
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay launches brand new ‘Late Night Eats’ deal
Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay have announced the arrival of their ‘Late Night Eats’ deal
Education
Blackburn College Students in the Running for Prestigious Scholarships
Four Blackburn Sixth Form students are in the running for a Peel Foundation Scholarship Award.
Community
Bishop of Blackburn announces retirement
Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, The Bishop of Blackburn, has announced he is to retire from the role after a tenure of nearly…
Charity
Hadrian’s Wall Hike by Blackburn Pub Duo for Derian House
TWO BRAVE Blackburn pub managers took on an epic five-day journey from the West to the East of the UK to raise…
What's On
What could Reginald D Hunter Possibly Say to Upset You?
Climate change. Mass unemployment. Economic pandemics. The rise of global fascism. So, what could this man POSSIBLY say to upset you?
What's On
Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn
Pinocchio is dancing into Blackburn in Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children
What's On
Zog Lands his new Live Show in Blackburn with a Crash Bang and Thump
When a much-loved children’s book is brought to life on stage, it can mesmerise and captivate audiences.
Entertainment
An Acoustic Journey of stories and songs from Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri
The duo bring their live show to Darwen Library Theatre on Thu 10 Mar 2022