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News, updates and conversations from across Blackburn and Darwen.
Council
19 May 2026
More than 100 people from health, local government and the voluntary sector gathered in Blackburn last week as the borough stepped up work towards…
Council
15 May 2026
Darwen Live returns in a week with The Ordinary Boys, Ferocious Dog, Janet Devlin and more spread across three stages and more than 20…
Council
14 May 2026
Blackburn Cathedral Choir was invited to sing at St Paul’s Cathedral as part of the 371st Festival of Clergy Support Trust, performing alongside choirs…
News
4 May 2026
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 151.9p to 167.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive…
Council
28 Apr 2026
Weekly overnight closures at M65 Junction 5 are due to begin on 11 May and are expected to run until September as part of…
Council
27 Apr 2026
Private renting in England is set for its biggest shake-up in more than 30 years, with the new Renters’ Rights Act starting on 1…
Council
27 Apr 2026
Val Ormerod has finished work at Blackburn with Darwen Council after nearly 55 years — a career that began when she walked into the…
Business
23 Apr 2026
From a summer holiday idea to theatre shelves – two young Blackburn brothers are making big moves with their growing sweets brand, now available…
Council
23 Apr 2026
Blackburn with Darwen households that rely on oil for heating may be able to get a one-off £300 payment to help with refill costs.…
Council
22 Apr 2026
St Aidan’s short breaks service in Blackburn has kept its ‘good’ rating after a full Care Quality Commission inspection in February and March, with…
Home & Garden
21 Apr 2026
Unmissable incentives and purchase schemes are on offer for buyers ready for a summer move at Sunnybower Meadow or Collingwood Park. With support…
Council
20 Apr 2026
With two and a half weeks to go until election day, Blackburn with Darwen voters are being warned they will need photo ID to…
Council
19 Apr 2026
A 13-metre table made from ancient fossilised oak older than the pyramids is heading to Blackburn Cathedral, where it will be on display for…
Council
16 Apr 2026
A judge has ordered a Traveller family to leave an unlawful encampment in Darwen and put the land back to its original state, after…
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