Blackburn & Darwen News.

Business

Everything you need to know about the cut in VAT on food & hospitality today

15 Jul 2020

A temporary cut in VAT from 20% to 5% comes into force today allowing businesses in the food, drink and hospitality sectors to cut…

Business

Registration for “Eat Out to Help Out” is now open. Has your restaurant or café registered?

15 Jul 2020

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, recently announced the "Eat Out to Help Out" and local restaurants and cafes can register now.

Leisure

Blackburn Museum reopens by appointment only

14 Jul 2020

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery reopens tomorrow (Wednesday 15 July 2020) but you will need to plan ahead if you want to visit.

Council

Crackdown on “Surge in very dangerous and completely unacceptable driving”

14 Jul 2020

Lancashire Police has been stepping up patrols in hotspots to crackdown on those who are breaking road safety rules.

Coronavirus

New local measures announced in Blackburn & Darwen to control spread of Coronavirus

14 Jul 2020

Blackburn with Darwen Council have today issued five measures, that will be in place for a month, aimed at avoiding a local lockdown and…

Coronavirus

Blackburn with Darwen at risk of local lockdown if people don’t observe rules warning

10 Jul 2020

Following a moderate rise in cornonavirus cases, Blackburn with Darwen Council has warned that local people must remember the importance of sticking to the…

Business

Everything you need to know about gyms, pools, beauty salons, team sport and outdoor arts performances returning

9 Jul 2020

The Government have announced a whole range of businesses and leisure facilities that can reopen in phases from next week.

Drive-in Movies

Everything you need to know about the Drive-in Movies at Witton Park

7 Jul 2020

Drive-in movies begin in Blackburn’s Witton Park starting on Friday 17th July. Here’s everything you need to know

Business

Ainsworth Jewellers welcomes new Gemologist

6 Jul 2020

A new chapter at Ainsworth Jewellers on Darwen Street in Blackburn in their 150th year.

Coronavirus

Blackburn and Darwen begin to reopen council services

6 Jul 2020

Blackburn and Darwen Council have today published details of the reopening of some of their key services, including Town Halls and Libraries.

Coronavirus

It’s time to Support Independent High Street stores and markets – Shop Local

6 Jul 2020

The latest reports from Springboard, the leading provider of data and intelligence on customer activity in stores and destinations, show that High Streets are…

Charity

Your Local Charity and Voluntary Theatre needs your support

5 Jul 2020

Blackburn Empire Theatre is a charity and volunteer-led community theatre in the heart of Lancashire.

News

Blackburn Market extends opening hours

5 Jul 2020

Blackburn Market is to add an extra half hour to their shopping day from this Wednesday.

Coronavirus

Blackburn Cathedral hosts first public act of worship since March

5 Jul 2020

The first public act of worship since March 2020, led by the Bishop of Blackburn and including the installation of two Canons, took place…