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Blackburn Woman Shares Career Journey On Armed Forces Day

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

Roe Lee Park Primary receives Eid gift from Bovis Homes

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

Blackburn Cathedral says safeguarding reform is under way after ‘profound and painful’ year

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

Blackburn’s National Festival of Making adds brand-new film festival

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

Blackburn with Darwen launches biggest-ever HAF programme with free activities and meals

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

Blackburn with Darwen Council warns again over parking fine scam texts

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

Begin2Sing auditions open for soloists on second Darwen single

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

Amber heat-health alert issued as Blackburn with Darwen told to stay cool

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

Council leader opens new Darwen show homes as first buyers move in

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

Blackburn leaders back Lancashire Mind’s Summer Solstice walk

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

Blackburn Pride marks five years with parade, stage show and town centre celebration

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

Blackburn pupils keep walking and wheeling to school in growing council scheme

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

Blackburn M65 overnight closures on first phase end almost six weeks early

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…

Council

Terminally ill Blackburn with Darwen residents on low incomes may qualify for council tax help

16 Jun 2026

Blackburn with Darwen residents living with a terminal illness and already getting Council Tax Support because they are on a low income may now…