Live Broadcast Event
Swinging its way to you this Sunday! Lock Down Live!
The successful “Lock Down Live” Sunday night virtual gigs are taking on a whole new style this weekend, with a live half…
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Coronavirus
Clean, Safe and Ready To Go – The Blackburn Bus Company Plans for the Road Ahead
Bus firm adds more capacity to protect customers and colleagues as they travel
News
Could your “best friend” become a TV star?
Pooch Perfect’ is BBC One’s new primetime TV series that celebrates our Nation’s love of dogs and will be hosted by multi…
Coronavirus
Celebrating the Past and Preparing for the Future
King George’s Hall has recently been overwhelmed by the memories shared on their social media channels of concerts people have enjoyed in…
Coronavirus
As retail looks towards re-opening, the public should expect things to be very different.
As the Prime Minister announced a phased re-opening of non-essential retail, beginning with outdoor markets and car showrooms, from the 1st June,…
Business
Non-essential retail to be allowed to reopen in phases from 1st June.
The majority of non-essential retail will be allowed to reopen from 15th June, with outdoor markets and car showrooms, that are COVID-Safe…
Music
The Boyz are back in Town
Boyzlife return to Blackburn in 2021 with their show that brings together Boyzone and Westlife with a full band production show featuring…
Coronavirus
Q&A on the Latest Update to Coronavirus Rules – 10 May 2020
Q&A on the Latest Update to Coronavirus Rules - 10 May 2020
Live Broadcast Event
The Show Must Go On, as Local Venues Launch “Lockdown Live”
Two local theatres are keeping us entertained, even while the doors are closed.
Business
Get the Local Lockdown Lowdown – Support for small local businesses
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
When Ryan Groom’s fiancé, Tara-Louise Spencer woke at around 1am this morning, she realised that the latest addition to their family was…
Variety
Local Theatres’ virtual What’s On Guide – Everything from Comedy to Opera
Although shows are being rescheduled due to coronavirus, the team at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are busy finding…