Music
The Wagon Wheels, return to Blackburn Empire Theatre!
This August, North West natives, The Wagon Wheels head to Blackburn Empire Theatre for a memorable night of folk foot-tappers.
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Family
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Comes to Town
Based on the classic children’s book series by David McKee, that celebrate its 30th Birthday in 2019, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show,…
Well-being
Learn to Ride Courses are back at Witton Park
Learn to Ride Courses are back in September and October at Witton Park Arena!!
Well-being
Get Active and Go for Gold with The Mall this August!
The Mall Blackburn, in collaboration with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, is set to introduce a new…
Music
A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Elvis Remembered!
It’s now or never to see one of the best tributes to Elvis Presley in the world. Paul Molloy will be serenading…
Charity
It’s Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow for Mum and Daughter Duo!
For some it would be a hair-raising experience, but Becky Barton and her daughter Katy Barton, both from Darwen, are not daunted…
What's On
Darwen Library Theatre Announce 5 new shows coming soon
Darwen Library Theatre have announced 5 new shows with tickets on sale this Friday (2nd August) at 10am
Food & Drink
A Darwen Tea Shop is the Cream of the Crop
A Darwen Tea Shop is currently riding high in the charts as the Number 1 place to eat in Darwen according to…
Live Broadcast Event
See Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag Live in Darwen
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?
Thira Restaurant on Darwen Street in Blackburn is still top of the charts in Blackburn and the surrounding area according to TripAdvisor…
Business
Bob along to Nigels Cutting Shop on historic Town Hall Street
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
Tobias, Daisy and Matilda Barton from Blackburn helped to raise money for two very deserving children’s charities by taking part in the…