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News, updates and conversations from across Blackburn and Darwen.
Council
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…
Council
15 Jun 2026
Flags will be raised at Blackburn and Darwen Town Halls next Monday as Blackburn with Darwen joins more than 400 councils nationwide to mark…
Council
15 Jun 2026
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to have their say in six annual surveys covering everything from road and footpath condition to…
Council
12 Jun 2026
Hundreds of schoolchildren gave author and poet Michael Rosen a rapturous welcome at Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Literature Festival, as he appeared at a…
Council
12 Jun 2026
A Blackburn couple who became Shared Lives carers in their twenties say people are often surprised to learn carers can be young, as they…
Home & Garden
8 Jun 2026
Linden Homes and Bovis Homes - both part of Vistry - welcomed Blackburn with Darwen Council to their official show home launches on 4th…
Council
5 Jun 2026
People across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to put forward the volunteers who go above and beyond, with the Community Volunteer Awards now…
Council
5 Jun 2026
Unpaid carers across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to make time for themselves next week, with a packed programme of free events, wellbeing…
Council
4 Jun 2026
Attendees, performers and organisers have described this year’s Mill Hill Family Festival as their ‘best ever’ after record crowds turned out at Mill Hill…
Food & Drink
3 Jun 2026
Rhode Island Coffee in The Mall Blackburn is offering 2-for-1 classic iced drinks from 5 to 7 June - ideal for a town centre…
Council
2 Jun 2026
A Blackburn with Darwen scheme supporting families of children with SEND has been recognised nationally for the second year running, with Bethany Pegg named…
Council
2 Jun 2026
Apple Trees children’s home in Blackburn has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the 11th year running, with inspectors praising the warmth, care and…
News
30 May 2026
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 153.9p to 173.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive…
Council
29 May 2026
Blackburn author and educator Christina Gabbitas has picked up a national special achievement award after using books, poetry and school workshops to help young…
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