Blackburn & Darwen News.

Community

Sing Together brings hundreds of voices and thousands of visitors to Blackburn

19 Feb 2020

The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.

Food & Drink

A sweet story of “Liquid Gold” at Blackburn Market this Saturday

19 Feb 2020

A Lancashire Beekeeper will be bringing their products and fascinating stories about beekeeping to Blackburn Market this Saturday (22nd February 2020). The Finest Honey,…

Comedy

Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas

19 Feb 2020

Stand-up mischief and storytelling at its best from Mark Thomas at Darwen Library Theatre

Music

It’s still a BoyzLife for Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy

19 Feb 2020

Two of the biggest boy bands join forces in theatre production of their biggest hits on Friday 28th February 2020 at Blackburn’s King George’s…

Drama

Bigotry, belonging, and a cat called Roger… a National Health Story

18 Feb 2020

Behind the blue curtain - Daniel, a refugee from Eritrea, now training to be a nurse; Rahmiya, a second-generation Muslim doctor; and David, elderly…

TV Shows

BBC TV’s Flog It at Blackburn Cathedral – Broadcast Today

17 Feb 2020

BBC TV came to Blackburn Cathedral way back in 2018, and now the show will finally be broadcast - tonight!

Comedy

It’s a Hazy Little Thing called Love with Paul Sinha

14 Feb 2020

Paul Sinha brings his latest tour show, Hazy Little Thing Called Love, to Darwen Library Theatre on Saturday 22nd February.

Music

Everything Bublé – All the hits in one show

13 Feb 2020

Everything Bublé is a tribute to the Canadian megastar Michael Bublé featuring all the big hits from the early days right through to his…

Dance

Spirit of the Dance – The Show that Conquered the World

13 Feb 2020

The International smash hit “Spirit of the Dance” celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever

Comedy

The unparalleled master and worst-kept secret of stand-up comedy, Tom Stade, is back!

10 Feb 2020

Tom brings his new show to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall on Thursday 20th February 2020.

Music

The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns to Blackburn with the perfect tragic Aida

10 Feb 2020

The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with the perfect tragic Aida, an opera with breath-taking melodies.

Blackburn Life Awards News

Winning idea! Blackburn Life Launches New Awards to Promote the Borough’s Businesses.

10 Feb 2020

Blackburn Life have this week launched the Blackburn Life Awards, aimed to promote the public’s favourite shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and more.

Food & Drink

Poundbakery launch 3rd Vegan Friendly Pasty…and they’re so confident you’ll love it, or they’ll give you your money back!

7 Feb 2020

Poundbakery have announced the launch of their NEW Jumbo Vegan Steak Pasty and the best part is that it’s only £1.

Food & Drink

The Secret is out! New Cathedral Cafe is launched – Checks and Greys

6 Feb 2020

The new cafe at Blackburn Cathedral has revealed its new name, Checks and Greys.