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The Show Must Go On, as Local Venues Launch “Lockdown Live”

7 May 2020

Two local theatres are keeping us entertained, even while the doors are closed.

Business

Get the Local Lockdown Lowdown – Support for small local businesses

27 Apr 2020

As part of our support for small local businesses, we've launched Local Lockdown Lowdown!

Coronavirus

Dad gets to hospital in time thanks to 3am Facebook message and a Stranger who Responded

21 Apr 2020

When Ryan Groom’s fiancé, Tara-Louise Spencer woke at around 1am this morning, she realised that the latest addition to their family was going to…

Variety

Local Theatres’ virtual What’s On Guide – Everything from Comedy to Opera

15 Apr 2020

Although shows are being rescheduled due to coronavirus, the team at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are busy finding new opportunities…

Business

Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting

14 Apr 2020

Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting.Anyone interested in a role will need to be over 18 and bring the following into the store, go to the…

Business

Market Traders joined together to keep Food Supplies Moving

11 Apr 2020

Blackburn Market’s food traders received hundreds of orders in less than 24 hours, when a new online ordering system was launched in record time.

Coronavirus

Companies offering Local Delivery, Click & Collect or new Takeaway service in Blackburn & Darwen

19 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus

News about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen

19 Mar 2020

Our latest update about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen.

Coronavirus

What’s Open in Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Businesses & Venues

18 Mar 2020

Our latest update of all closures and changes for venues, locations and businesses.

Family

This ‘Magical’ Polar Bear will Dazzle and Enchant the Whole Family

13 Mar 2020

Based on the book by Raymond Briggs and adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles Productions, The Bear, brings dazzling puppetry, delicious music,…

Music

From the British Invasion to Psychedelia – The Counterfeit Sixties at Blackburn Empire

11 Mar 2020

Inspired by the most creative decade in music, The Counterfeit Sixties bring the whole decade to life with a show featuring music from over…

Comedy

The Story of an Ordinary Man who lived through Extraordinary times

11 Mar 2020

Packed with big gags, hilarious stories and poignant reflections about an ordinary man who lived through extraordinary times; Arthur, accompanied by the mellifluous Kirsty…

Music

The Slow Readers Club kick off their UK & EU tour in Blackburn

11 Mar 2020

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky UK. The…

Music

Martin Roscoe and Friends: A world-class piano festival on the doorstep to the Ribble Valley

11 Mar 2020

2020 sees Ribble Valley International Piano Week further broadening its reach as a treasured piano festival in rural North West England.