Music
Curtis Stigers brings Contemporary Jazz to Blackburn
Tickets go on sale at 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 27 July 2020) for Curtis Stigers at King George's Hall.
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Food & Drink
Thira Restaurant – Review – “A 5 star rating from us”
For the food & service, it is definitely a 5 star rating from us.
Coronavirus
Everything you need to know about the updated travel restrictions for Spain
The Government has tonight confirmed that people returning to the UK from Spain (including islands) from midnight tonight (25 July 2020) will…
Coronavirus
Council confirm easing of lockdown will be delayed
Blackburn with Darwen Council have confirmed that the borough will be delaying the easing of lockdown, which will include indoor gyms and…
Coronavirus
Leisure Centres & Pools in Blackburn and Darwen set to delay reopening date
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced it will look to open its leisure and community centres in August. Nationally, the Government has…
Coronavirus
Ice rinks, Theatres and Bowling Alleys set to reopen as new timetable announced by the Prime Minister
Boris Johnson has announced that coronavirus restrictions will ease further in England under plans for a "significant return to normality" by Christmas.
Leisure
Planet Ice in Blackburn will not reopen on 25 July, as government says they were given permission in error
Planet Ice in Blackburn, along with ice rinks across England, have had to put a pause on their anticipated reopening, as the…
Business
Everything you need to know about the cut in VAT on food & hospitality today
A temporary cut in VAT from 20% to 5% comes into force today allowing businesses in the food, drink and hospitality sectors…
Business
Registration for “Eat Out to Help Out” is now open. Has your restaurant or café registered?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, recently announced the "Eat Out to Help Out" and local restaurants and cafes can register…
Leisure
Blackburn Museum reopens by appointment only
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery reopens tomorrow (Wednesday 15 July 2020) but you will need to plan ahead if you want to…
Council
Crackdown on “Surge in very dangerous and completely unacceptable driving”
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
Blackburn with Darwen Council have today issued five measures, that will be in place for a month, aimed at avoiding a local…