Blackburn & Darwen News.

Community

Christmas Lights Switch on to feature “Disney-style” parade & music

28 Oct 2021

Blackburn BID have announced details of this year's Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 27 November 2021.

Entertainment

A Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ride of the Bizarre as the Circus of Horrors comes to town

28 Oct 2021

The Circus of Horrors brings their 25th Anniversary show to Blackburn on Saturday 6th November 2021.

Business

Stalls will be popping up every Saturday in the run up to Christmas

27 Oct 2021

A range of pop-up stalls will be trading in Blackburn Market every Saturday as everyone looks forward to the festive season.The pop-up stalls will…

Comedy

Sarah Millican adds an extra date to her Bobby Dazzler Tour in Blackburn

27 Oct 2021

Sarah Millican’s shows are always popular in Blackburn and due to massive demand, an extra date has been added to her Bobby Dazzler Tour…

Children's Activities

Miniature Theatre this Half-Term on Blackburn Market

27 Oct 2021

Following a visit from artist collective, “Eye of Newt” last Saturday, Blackburn Market is pleased to welcome them back with a miniature theatre production.

Council

Memories of King George’s Hall from 100 years of entertainment

27 Oct 2021

King George's Hall recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and this is the video of memories that was featured during the event.

Comedy

Comedian John Bishop launches the “Say Hello” campaign

27 Oct 2021

Comedian John Bishop, hopes to get people talking again with a new campaign “Say Hello”

Children's Activities

Curious Entertainment this Half-Term on Blackburn Market

21 Oct 2021

Strange things are happening this Half-Term on Blackburn Market, as the Cabinet of Curiosities arrives.

Charity

Blackburn Martial Arts Group in running for national prize

21 Oct 2021

Blackburn Community Interest Company, is a finalist in the Persimmon Homes 2021 Building Futures award.

Comedy

Advice for the People from the Pub Landlord – Coming to Blackburn

6 Oct 2021

As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will…

News

Christmas Opening Times 2021 for Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Supermarkets, Markets, Pharmacies & more

6 Oct 2021

We are back with Blackburn & Darwen's biggest and best Christmas Opening Times for 2021.

Coronavirus

Get Involved – Gareth Malone to create multi-faith festive concert in Blackburn

23 Sep 2021

A new BBC documentary with the choirmaster Gareth Malone is due to be filmed in Blackburn this autumn.

Entertainment

West End Musical Stars head to Blackburn

17 Sep 2021

George's Hall in Blackburn welcome not one, but two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End Symphonic Tour…

Entertainment

A day of tributes to raise money for Miles for Mitchie

13 Sep 2021

A large scale event is due to take place at Cherry Tree Cricket Club, Blackburn this Sunday 19th September with the aim of raising…