Council
Inside Pleasington Cemetery’s refurbished Butterfly Garden
Blackburn with Darwen Council says Pleasington Cemetery’s Butterfly Garden has been refurbished into a peaceful place to remember loved ones, with a…
Blackburn Life
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Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 179.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and…
Charity
Mayor buys Fran’s artwork for £2,000 — then gives it back to her family
Derian House’s annual ball saw Fran McCaigue’s unfinished artwork sell for £2,000 before Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Mahfooz Hussain gifted…
News
Bishop of Blackburn to tackle muddy assault course for Sudan appeal
The Bishop of Blackburn and other clergy will wear dog collars as they scramble through mud at Whitehough Outdoor Centre, raising money…
Community
More than 400 nominations narrowed down to Volunteer Awards finalists in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS have revealed the finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards, after more than 400 nominations…
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Whalley Old Road full closure & improvement works
Blackburn with Darwen Council says planned highways works on Whalley Old Road will start with temporary traffic lights before a longer closure…
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£270,000 awarded to Blackburn with Darwen Council for three playgrounds
Blackburn with Darwen Council has secured funding to improve three playgrounds after a consultation with local residents, parents and children.
Christmas
Aladdin Cast Causes Magic and Mayhem as Blackburn Panto Officially Launches
Christmas came early to Blackburn as the cast of this year's Aladdin descended on Blackburn Empire Theatre for a fun-filled official launch…
News
Blackburn Cathedral to host free Community Health and Wellbeing Day
Blackburn Cathedral says its free drop-in event will bring together more than 30 local and national organisations, charities and NHS teams on…
Council
Council proposes £505,000 fly-tipping crackdown in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council says a proposed £505,000 investment would strengthen its response to fly-tipping, including faster waste removal, stronger enforcement and…
Council
Blackburn’s Inspiring careers event returns for ninth year
Almost 2,000 young people attended Blackburn’s Inspiring at Blackburn Leisure Centre, where 68 exhibits offered information and guidance on life after school.
Food & Drink
Familiar faces behind The Rock Box set to bring Blackburn’s Ribblesdale pub back to life
The historic Northgate pub opposite King George’s Hall is preparing to reopen, with Karen and Andy Joss promising a traditional pub atmosphere…
Council
The K’s to open King George’s Hall’s £13.5m makeover this weekend
The K’s will headline King George’s Hall’s grand reopening in Blackburn this Saturday, as the venue welcomes crowds back after a £13.5m…
Council
Lancashire minerals and waste plan opens for public comment
Residents, businesses and community groups are being asked to comment on the latest draft of Lancashire’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan, which…
Council
Luxmuralis space show set for Blackburn Cathedral return in February
Luxmuralis is coming back to Blackburn Cathedral with a new light and sound installation called SPACE, running for six nights in February…
Council
£90,000 boost to bring more live arts into Blackburn with Darwen libraries
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries, Blackpool Libraries and Culturapedia are joining forces after securing £90,000 from Arts Council England for a new two-year…
Council
Less than four weeks left to join Blackburn’s Grit Squad
Residents are being urged to sign up to Blackburn with Darwen’s Grit Squad scheme before applications close on Wednesday 14 October, as…
Council
King George’s Hall back in action after £13.5m makeover
King George’s Hall has welcomed audiences back for the first time after its £13.5m transformation, with Blackburn People’s Choir staging the venue’s…
Council
High Sheriff sees Blackburn’s heritage, youth work and community projects on borough visit
Lancashire’s High Sheriff, David Collinge DL, was shown a cross-section of Blackburn with Darwen during a visit that took in The Making…
Council
MP and councillor tour Persimmon developments for update on Blackburn and Darwen homes
Andy MacNae MP and Councillor Liz Johnson have visited Persimmon Homes Lancashire’s Bluebell Chase and Willow Grove schemes for an update on…
Council
Hallé to return for King George’s Hall reopening concert in Blackburn
The Hallé Orchestra will mark the Grand Civic Reopening of King George’s Hall with a special concert after the venue’s £13.5m transformation.…
Council
Public asked for views on proposed Curlew sculpture for Darwen Moor
Residents are being invited to comment on plans for Curlew Calling, a four-metre sculpture that could be placed beside the walking route…
Council
Darwen curlew sculpture plans go out to public consultation
Residents are being asked for their views on a proposed four-metre curlew sculpture for Darwen, planned for a gateway to the West…
Council
23 new apprentices start at Blackburn Town Hall as council marks 15 years of scheme
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed 23 new apprentices and graduates into roles across the borough, as its apprenticeship programme reaches 15…
Council
Blackburn and Darwen invited to World Suicide Prevention Day walk, vigil and information stalls
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being invited to mark World Suicide Prevention Day next week with a walk, vigil and marketplace…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen Council steps up action against rogue landlords
Blackburn with Darwen Council says it is tightening its grip on rogue landlords, using new Government powers to act faster and hit…
Council
Rare 1535 Tyndale New Testament goes on show at Blackburn Cathedral
A rare 1535 edition of William Tyndale’s English New Testament, on loan from the British Library, is now on display at Blackburn…
Council
New Discover Darwen website launched to showcase town’s events, shops and attractions
A new Discover Darwen website has gone live, bringing together what’s on, where to eat, where to shop and other key information…
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Blackburn College expands animal care courses to Witton Park
Blackburn College is bringing its Animal Care and Animal Management training to Witton Park from September, after work by Blackburn with Darwen…
Council
Mayor’s charity appeal passes £20,000 for Nightsafe and Derian House
More than £20,000 has been raised in under three months for the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen’s chosen charities, Nightsafe and Derian…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen GCSE students celebrate results day
Young people across Blackburn with Darwen are getting their GCSE results today, with schools and colleges praising their hard work as many…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to have their say on the future of adult social care
Thousands of people in Blackburn with Darwen already rely on adult social care – and residents now have until Sunday 20 September…
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Moor fire ban renewed for another three years across West Pennine Moors
A protection order aimed at cutting the risk of wildfires on the West Pennine Moors has been renewed for another three years,…
Council
Have your say on proposed bus service changes in Blackburn with Darwen
More frequent buses, longer operating hours and new links to places not currently served are among the changes being proposed for Blackburn…
Council
Lancashire councils set out next step in reorganisation plan
Chief executives from Lancashire’s 15 councils have responded to government on the next stage of local government reorganisation, with four new unitary…
Council
New plan to shape future of Blackburn Railway Station
Blackburn with Darwen Council has commissioned ARUP to draw up a new long-term vision for Blackburn Railway Station and the area around…