Jack and the Beanstalk Cast Bring Panto Magic to The Mall in Blackburn
The cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, Blackburn Empire Theatre’s highly anticipated pantomime, took a break from rehearsals to bring some festive fun to The Mall in Blackburn.
Get Ready for a Thrilling Night with The Real Manhunter LIVE
Attention true crime fans and curious minds alike! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 4 September 2024, because the Blackburn Empire Theatre is bringing you an electrifying evening with none other
Step Into Christmas History: The Exchange Unveils Historic Christmas Tree Festival
This weekend, The Exchange invites the community to embark on a festive journey through time with its inaugural historic Christmas Tree Festival. A heartwarming celebration of past, present, and future.
Local talent to shine at Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on
Blackburn town centre is gearing up their Christmas lights switch-on event this year, with a show-stopping musicals extravaganza on the programme.
The ‘From Broadway to Blackburn: Christmas Lights Switch On Spectacular’ will take place on Saturday, November 25th from 2.30pm on King William Street.
Extra bins for food waste collections for all residents coming in 2026
Starting in June 2026, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council will introduce a food waste collection service for all residents.
Alcedo’s Blackburn team helps raise £6k for Spinal Injuries Association
A fearless team of 30 individuals from across Alcedo Care Group, including employees from its Blackburn branch on Anchor Court in Darwen, have come together to raise more than £6,000
Major Investment in Blackburn’s Wildlife
A significant investment is being made into the protection and enhancement of Blackburn’s natural habitats over the next three years, as part of a £793,000 contribution by five-star housebuilder, Bovis
“Tiger Patel” Withdraws to Avoid Splitting Anti-Labour Vote in Blackburn
Altaf Ibrahim Patel, known locally as Tiger Patel, has announced his decision to withdraw from the general election race in Blackburn and encouraged another independent, Adnan Hussain, to step aside too . This decision aims to consolidate the vote against the Labour Party.
Tributes for Jack Straw at Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone charity event
Rt Hon Jack Straw was honoured and celebrated for his commitment and contribution to the Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone at a packed-out event hosted by the charity at Blackburn Rovers on 27 March.
Lancashire’s Art in Manufacturing Boosts Industrial-Art Collaboration
Four artists have been commissioned to work with world-leading manufacturers as part of Art in Manufacturing, the headline commissioning programme for the National Festival of Making in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Get a helping hand to move in Blackburn
KINGSWOOD Homes is hosting an informative event to let house hunters know how they can help to sell their current home.
Lancashire Town has the most dangerous drivers in the North West.
ecent data from the DVLA on UK driving licences suggests that Bacup has the most dangerous drivers in the North West, based on points per population, with Blackburn coming in in seventh spot.
£10 Million Milestone for Blackburn BNI Group
A Blackburn-based BNI chapter is celebrating after its members generated over £2 million in the last year, bringing the total amount of work referred within the group to over £10 million since its launch.
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Heralds Careers Fair Success
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, was the guest of honour at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s Careers Fair on Thursday 29th February 2024.
Swansway Motor Group partners with Community Foundation for Lancashire to support causes in the local area
Family-owned and run Swansway Motor Group has recently partnered with four community foundations across the West Midlands and North West with plans to support them in 2024.
Huge Saving Incentives For Blackburn Homebuyers
Countryside Homes launches exclusive initiatives for reservations made throughout February
Wellies are the dress code for housebuilder event in Blackburn
KINGSWOOD Homes are hosting a ‘Wellies On’ event on Saturday 24th February at Green Hills.
Hops and Dreams: Gill Singh’s Hunt to find her Precious Pub Files!
Gill Singh is on a mission: to track down her cherished “Pub Files”, which she regrets losing in 2011.
Atique Malik returns to Blackburn Audi as General Sales Manager
Atique Malik has returned to Swansway Motor Group, taking on the General Sales Manager at Blackburn Audi.
Darwen lady joins management team at Egerton Manor
Martha Hamill and Darwen’s Joanne Morton have been appointed manager and deputy manager respectively at New Care’s Egerton Manor on Blackburn Road in Bolton.
Lancashire-based car dealerships bring the joy of the circus to children across the UK with a donation to Circus Starr
2023 saw car dealer group Swansway Motor Group donate a record-breaking yearly total of £20,940 to the not-for-profit organisation Circus Starr.
Alcedo Care appoints two new nurses in Blackburn
Alcedo Care Group continues to invest in its portfolio of nurse-led services with the appointment of two adult complex care nurses, based from the Blackburn office.
National Festival of Making invite public to take part in largest ever exhibition of the nation’s hobbies
Members of the public are invited to take part in The Hobby Cave, the largest ever exhibition of the UK’s hobbies.
Blackburn Audi team member raising money for Crohn’s and Colitis
Blackburn Audi Receptionist Taylor Dobson is taking on a month-long challenge to raise money and awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis.
Former Thwaites Town Centre Site to become Temporary Vehicle Storage Depot
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Maple Grove Developments have agreed for Leyland DAF Trucks to use the former Thwaites brewery site in Blackburn as temporary storage for commercial vehicles.
Blackburn is still being hit by higher Petrol & Diesel Prices than nearby towns
Blackburn continues to be one of the most expensive areas to buy petrol and diesel in the region.
Swansway Strengthens Employee Mental Health Support with New Mental Health First Aider
Swansway Motor Group has recently strengthened its mental health support for team members by adding a newly qualified mental health first aider, adding another to their team.
Mortgage Rate Changes Mean Now Is The Time To Buy New In Blackburn
IF REDUCED utility bills, savings on mortgage rates and a home shaped around your lifestyle sounds appealing, then it’s time to buy a new Kingswood home in Lancashire. As families