Blackburn & Darwen News.

Music

The Boys are Back and this time they are coming to Blackburn

6 Feb 2020

An evening of late 90’s boyband nostalgia, four of the era’s biggest pop bands, take to the stage on a multi-bill extravaganza at King…

Business

The Blackburn Life Awards are launched to support the best of business in Blackburn & Darwen

1 Feb 2020

Blackburn Life has today launched the Blackburn Life Awards, as part of our support for businesses in the borough. The awards will be open…

Comedy

Extra Blackburn Date added to Paul Smith Tour due to phenomenal demand

31 Jan 2020

King George's Hall have added an extra date for comedy sensation Paul Smith on Wednesday 29th July 2020. Tickets go on sale at 10am…

Music

Blackburn’s Big Tribute Festival is back with Double the Fun

29 Jan 2020

Witton Park in Blackburn looks set to have double the Festival Fun this year when Restricted Rocks returns for two packed days of live…

Music

Kiefer Sutherland Heads Back to the UK for a new Headline Tour

29 Jan 2020

Kiefer Sutherland is returning to the UK next month for a string of UK dates and the tour arrives in Blackburn on Saturday 22nd…

News

Are you a brave single? Would you take part in Channel 4’s Married at First Sight?

28 Jan 2020

Would you marry a stranger? We’re looking for brave singles for a new series of Married at First Sight.

Food & Drink

It’s Time for Love at Turtle Bay with Bottomless drinks and non-stop reggae beats

28 Jan 2020

Turtle Bay are injecting a big helping of light-hearted fun into Valentine’s Day this year, as they invite everyone to celebrate ‘One Love’ on…

Community

The Bishop of Blackburn to join the House of Lords

28 Jan 2020

The Diocesan Bishop for The Church of England in Lancashire is set to become the newest member of the House of Lords.

Comedy

The Cheeky Panto that’s strictly for Adults

27 Jan 2020

This is not your standard Family Panto and the title probably gives it away, when The Market Theatre Company return to Blackburn with "Peter…

Comedy

David Baddiel brings ‘Trolls: Not The Dolls’ To Blackburn

24 Jan 2020

David Baddiel returns to the stage with a brand new one-man show, Trolls: Not The Dolls. The tour comes to Blackburn’s King George’s Hall…

Music

The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years

23 Jan 2020

Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows anywhere in the world. Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years, appearing at Darwen Library Theatre…

Comedy

Paul Smith – Comedy & Social Media Sensation is heading to Blackburn

23 Jan 2020

You've probably seen a Paul Smith video on Facebook or YouTube, as his videos have now been viewed millions of times, but try to…

Music

Barry Steele & Friends – The Roy Orbison Story at the Blackburn Empire Theatre

21 Jan 2020

This February, Barry Steele & Friends return to the Blackburn Empire Theatre with The Roy Orbison Story.

Charity

Curry club brings community together as Our Lancashire approaches milestone

20 Jan 2020

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has praised the Our Lancashire team whilst visiting an East Lancashire curry club bringing people from across its community…