Council
The 39 Locations competing for city status with Blackburn
The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.
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Entertainment
Osmonds’ Hitmaker, Songwriter and Singer brings Greatest Hits Tour to Blackburn
Bringing a brand-new Greatest Hits Tour to the UK in 2022, Merrill Osmond is best known as the lead singer for the…
Comedy
Paul Chowdhry’s tour is Extended and Looks at the Funny Side of Lockdown
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,…
Entertainment
Pioneers of Madchester, the Legendary Happy Mondays, head to Blackburn
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!
Fresh from last night’s debut performance on ITV’s premier of ‘Walk The Line,’ QUEENZ – The Show With Balls! are stiletto strutting…
News
Local Black Friday Deals in Blackburn
We've spotted a few great Black Friday deals with local businesses.
Blackburn History
Blackburn’s Landmark Exchange Building is ready for Lift Off!
Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s,…
Entertainment
It will be Strictly Dance, Music and Laughs at Blackburn’s Big Panto
Panto Cast prepare for one of the biggest pantomimes Blackburn has ever seen.
Entertainment
Boyband Boyz On Block get ready to dazzle at Darwen Christmas lights switch-on
Boyband supergroup, Boyz On Block, will be dazzling Darwen with their combined talents at the 2021 light switch on!
Entertainment
A Bit of a Carry On – The Untold Private Story
Peter Butterworth and Janet Brown were one of the most recognisable couples in show business. He was a regular member of the…
Entertainment
The Australian Pink Floyd Show – “Setting the Gold Standard”
The critically lauded, The Australian Pink Floyd Show bring their tour to Blackburn on Sunday 28 November 2021 featuring tracks from Pink…
Entertainment
A Labour of Love for Hue and Cry
Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane perform at Darwen Library Theatre on Friday 19 November 2021, when Hue and Cry make a welcome…