Blackburn & Darwen News.

Comedy

John Bishop will be Right Here, Right Now in Blackburn

14 Sep 2020

Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to King George’s Hall, Blackburn on Thursday 25 November 2021 & Saturday 15th January 2022 with his highly…

Entertainment

A Celebration of the Songs and Music of George Michael by the Artist that Turns a Different Corner

11 Sep 2020

Rob Lamberti is a familiar face, so to speak, having forged a very successful singing career impersonating the pop star George Michael and, in…

News

Northern Rail launch new timetable on Monday

11 Sep 2020

Northern is set to introduced new timetables as the entire rail industry adapts to a ‘new normal’ as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.…

Coronavirus

Warning to follow the rules in Blackburn & Darwen or face more restrictions next week

11 Sep 2020

Council leaders in Blackburn and Darwen have warned that "Everyone in Blackburn with Darwen must comply with the government’s restrictions to help avoid stricter…

News

Blackburn Cathedral Choir looking for new recruits

10 Sep 2020

Blackburn Cathedral Choir has just a few places for lucky new choristers this year, with their new-look socially distanced choir.

Business

Relief for gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn

4 Sep 2020

The government have announced that gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn will be able to reopen from…

Coronavirus

Shielding to end on 21st September for some in Blackburn & Darwen – Others must wait for Review

4 Sep 2020

The council have announced that some people who are shielding in Blackburn & Darwen will need to continue shielding until 21st September and people…

Council

Public toilets removed from Darwen after multiple vandal attacks

26 Aug 2020

Blackburn with Darwen Council has been forced to remove five portable toilets from Darwen town centre after they were repeatedly vandalised by youths.

News

The Blackburn Bus Company to run more buses as many timetables return to normal this weekend

26 Aug 2020

Lancashire bus operator The Blackburn Bus Company is today confirming many of its buses will return to normal timetables this weekend, with more buses…

Business

Council confirm lifting of restrictions in South & West of Blackburn and in Darwen

26 Aug 2020

Blackburn with Darwen council has confirmed that the extra local restrictions in some parts of Blackburn and Darwen have been lifted today. (Wednesday 26th…

Comedy

Fake News, updated and remixed for a post-Corona world with Jonathan Pie

24 Aug 2020

Jonathan Pie’s critically acclaimed sell out show FAKE NEWS finally returns, updated and remixed for a post-Corona world. His live show arrives in Blackburn…

News

Tighter Restrictions confirmed in 8 areas of Blackburn as the lockdown is eased in the remaining areas

21 Aug 2020

Additional guidance will be introduced Blackburn to help curb a rising tide of COVID-19 cases, following careful consideration of rates across England yesterday. The…

Coronavirus

Maps of the 8 wards that are likely to be affected by new lockdown restrictions in Blackburn

21 Aug 2020

Maps of the 8 wards that are likely to be affected by new lockdown restrictions in Blackburn

Coronavirus

The eight wards that are likely to see tougher restrictions in Blackburn

21 Aug 2020

A targeted approach to reducing the spread of Coronavirus in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be announced today.