Blackburn & Darwen News.

Food & Drink

A Darwen Tea Shop is the Cream of the Crop

30 Jul 2019

A Darwen Tea Shop is currently riding high in the charts as the Number 1 place to eat in Darwen according to TripAdvisor ratings.

Live Broadcast Event

See Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag Live in Darwen

30 Jul 2019

See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to Darwen from London’s West End.

Food & Drink

Thira Restaurant still tops Tripadvisor in Blackburn! Are they in your Top 10?

29 Jul 2019

Thira Restaurant on Darwen Street in Blackburn is still top of the charts in Blackburn and the surrounding area according to TripAdvisor reviews.

Business

Bob along to Nigels Cutting Shop on historic Town Hall Street

29 Jul 2019

Town Hall Street is home to some of Blackburn’s newest and longest established businesses and also Blackburn’s restored majestic central library building.

News

Kids enjoy ‘One Great Day’ to start the summer at The Mall

25 Jul 2019

Tobias, Daisy and Matilda Barton from Blackburn helped to raise money for two very deserving children’s charities by taking part in the One Great…

Comedy

Chris Ramsey’s new tour is coming to Blackburn

25 Jul 2019

It has been announced today that Chris Ramsey's 2020 tour will be coming to Blackburn on on Sunday 29th March 2020.

Charity

Staff and retailers put best foot forward for charity at The Mall

19 Jul 2019

More than 25 staff and retailers from The Mall Blackburn are set to take on a marathon journey to raise money for East Lancashire…

What's On

The British Darts Organisation World Trophy comes to Blackburn

17 Jul 2019

The BDO have announced that the new venue for the BDO World Trophy will be the King George’s Hall in Blackburn.

Children's Activities

One Great Day kicks off weeks of fun!

16 Jul 2019

The Mall Blackburn is starting the summer in style while raising money for charity with its One Great Day celebrations!

Party Night

THE UK’S BIGGEST, BEST & MOST RAUCOUS MUSIC QUIZ IS COMING TO TOWN

16 Jul 2019

Sounds Familiar Music Quiz is the biggest, best and most raucous music quiz in the UK, with sell-out events each week.

Children's Activities

Blackburn Market brings you FREE Summer Fun for the kids

16 Jul 2019

Calling all parents, grandparents, childminders and carers – FREE holiday activities are back at Blackburn Market.

News

Food fortnight full of free tasty treats at The Mall!

11 Jul 2019

A fabulous foodie fortnight is in store for visitors to The Mall Blackburn!

Business

Darwen misses out on Share of £675m Future High Street Fund

10 Jul 2019

Darwen Town Centre has missed out on a share of the government's £675m Future High Street Fund after the government released a list of…

Business

Jewellery design day is sparkling success!

8 Jul 2019

Award-winning Peter Jackson the Jeweller has hosted another one of its hugely popular Design Days in its recently launched store in The Mall Blackburn.