Blackburn & Darwen News.

Comedy

The hilarious celebration of women and ‘the change’ sets sail to Blackburn

20 Jan 2020

For these four ladies the menopause was not the beginning of the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers, and…

Music

Get Ready for the Time of Your Life with Thank ABBA For The Music

15 Jan 2020

Grab your platforms and flares this January at Blackburn Empire Theatre for a journey back to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the…

Business

Nationwide Blackburn begins major renovation project

13 Jan 2020

The Blackburn branch of Nationwide has begun its transformation into a new style fit for the future.

Business

On the road to safer driving – driving lessons for 10-17 year olds to launch in Blackburn

13 Jan 2020

A driver training course which allows 10-year olds to get behind the wheel in a bid to create a safer next generation of drivers,…

Music

Who Will Bite the Dust? Wrong Jovi vs the Freddie and Queen Experience

13 Jan 2020

Head to the Blackburn Empire Theatre this January for ‘One Wild Night At The Opera’ as two of the UK’s leading tribute bands go…

Music

Don’t Think Twice Before Seeing Celine Dion’s Vegas Years at Blackburn Empire Theatre

10 Jan 2020

Celine Dion's Vegas Years, the smash hit theatre production that is widely accepted as the foremost tribute show to Celine Dion arrives at the…

Food & Drink

Scholars Training Restaurant is Number One!

10 Jan 2020

Blackburn College's Training Restaurant is the number one restaurant in Blackburn according to TripAdvisor review site.

Charity

Cooking up a Soup Social Fundraiser

10 Jan 2020

Age UK are asking people to hold a soup social fundraiser this winter time to benefit their local charity.

Music

Spend a Night in Dublin as Murphy’s Pub comes to Blackburn

10 Jan 2020

For 15 years Middi and the legendary “Wild Murphys” have been playing Irish music to the masses and now they are bringing Murphy’s Pub…

Comedy

Mark Thomas – 50 Things About Us at Darwen Library Theatre

9 Jan 2020

Darwen Library Theatre welcome back Mark Thomas this February as he brings his new show '50 Things About Us'.

Music

“If it swings, they can, and will play it!” – The Swing Commanders at Blackburn Empire Theatre

8 Jan 2020

Taking well-crafted songs from the 30s to the 50s, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing, overlaid with lush vocal harmonies and hot solos,…

Comedy

Dirty Dusting – A Sex Chat Line that Really Cleans Up at Blackburn Empire Theatre

7 Jan 2020

After five sell out UK tours, Dirty Dusting comes to Blackburn Empire Theatre this January. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!

Music

Indie Rock Band, The Illicits, Rocking at Home this December

11 Dec 2019

It’s been an amazing 12 months for this local band – come and see what all the fuss is about at King George's Hall…

Music

You ‘Can Can’ see Bad Manners at King George’s Hall this December

11 Dec 2019

Buster Bloodvessel has been fronting Bad Manners for over 40 years and shows no sign of stopping. Start your Christmas celebrations early at King…