Blackburn & Darwen News.

Food & Drink

German Doner Kebab Review – Doner Kebabs but not as we know it!

14 May 2021

The opening of German Doner Kebab in Blackburn was greeted with much anticipation on social media, so we thought we'd give it a try…

Food & Drink

Anyone for Bubble CiTea? New kiosk makes Mall debut

13 May 2021

The Mall Blackburn is excited to announce the grand opening of their new Bubble CiTea kiosk

Entertainment

Reel Cinema Blackburn to open its doors for the first time on May 17th

11 May 2021

Reel Cinema is excited to announce that they will be opening their latest cinema in Blackburn on 17th May.

Business

German Doner Kebab Opens Its Doors In Blackburn

14 Apr 2021

German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Blackburn, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.

Business

Martial Arts Club Expands with Sport England Grant

13 Apr 2021

Masters of Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn town centre have been awarded a Sports England ‘Return To Play’ grant.

News

Bus firm to add extra buses on key routes as students prepare to return

3 Mar 2021

As school and college students prepare to return to full-time education across east and central Lancashire, the area’s leading bus operator The Blackburn Bus…

Business

Local Man Celebrates 30 Years with Tensar!

25 Feb 2021

Tensar is a world-leading manufacturer and provider of ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement solutions, with international offices across the globe – including their head…

Coronavirus

The road map out of lockdown is revealed by Boris

22 Feb 2021

Boris Johnson has announced a "roadmap" for easing Covid restrictions in England. What will the first steps be?

Coronavirus

The roadmap out of lockdown starts with schools on 8 March

22 Feb 2021

The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. This explains how…

Charity

Local Community Theatre Thanks Supporters as they Look Forward to Raising the Curtain Again

22 Feb 2021

The Blackburn Empire Theatre has thanked over 100 supporters who have helped to raise over £6,000 to enable the theatre to make vital improvements…

Business

Market partnership brings praise from Marcus Rashford

19 Jan 2021

Two markets in Lancashire have joined forces to support struggling families with children eligible for free school meals. Blackburn Market and Darwen Market have…

Entertainment

MIDGE URE ANNOUNCES THE VOICE & VISION TOUR IS COMING TO BLACKBURN

18 Jan 2021

Following the overwhelming response to 2019’s ‘The 1980 Tour’, Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with…

Coronavirus

Blackburn with Darwen Primary Schools will not face blanket closure

4 Jan 2021

Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health from Blackburn Council have said that…

Leisure

Christmas Opening Times 2020 for Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Supermarkets, Markets, Pharmacies & more

20 Dec 2020

Here we are again with our BIG guide of all the opening times for Blackburn & Darwen - Shops, Supermarkets, Markets, Leisure & more…