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The latest local stories, council updates, community news, business stories and useful information from Blackburn Life.
THE LOCAL EDIT
News, updates and conversations from across Blackburn and Darwen.
News
30 Jun 2026
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 146.9p to 171.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive…
News
29 Jun 2026
To mark Armed Forces Day 2026 (27th June) and Reserves Day 2026 (24th June), the team at Amazon in Bolton is celebrating the career…
News
29 Jun 2026
To celebrate the festival of Eid, Bovis Homes has donated £500 to Roe Lee Park Primary School, helping the Blackburn school refresh its library…
Council
27 Jun 2026
Blackburn Cathedral’s Interim Dean has said the church is still dealing with the fallout from a difficult 2025, with safeguarding failures, financial pressure and…
Council
26 Jun 2026
The National Festival of Making is returning to Blackburn next weekend with a packed 2026 line-up — and a new Film Festival featuring premieres,…
Council
26 Jun 2026
Blackburn with Darwen has launched its biggest-ever Holiday Activities & Food programme, with free activities and meals for eligible children and young people —…
Council
24 Jun 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council has urged residents to stay alert after Parking Services received a number of calls from people sent fake texts claiming…
Council
24 Jun 2026
Auditions are being held in Darwen for local soloists to take the lead on Shake Off The Rain, the second single from Begin2Sing. The…
Council
23 Jun 2026
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to take simple precautions as an amber heat-health alert comes into force across the North West…
Council
19 Jun 2026
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley has officially opened new show homes at two Darwen developments, where buyers are already showing interest and…
Council
18 Jun 2026
The Council Leader and Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen will join support for Lancashire Mind’s Summer Solstice Walking Challenge at Witton Park Athletics Arena…
Council
18 Jun 2026
Blackburn Pride Festival returns on Saturday 20 June for its fifth year, with a parade from Cathedral Square, live performances, community stalls and entertainment…
Council
17 Jun 2026
New figures show 78% of school trips in Blackburn with Darwen are now made actively, with walking making up more than half of journeys…
Council
16 Jun 2026
The first phase of overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65 has finished almost six weeks ahead of schedule, after favourable weather and…
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