Empower Yourself with Blackburn’s Ladies Self-Defence Course
Mon 20 Jan, 2025
This February, Masters of Martial Arts Academy invites the women of Blackburn to join their empowering Ladies Self-Defence Course.
This February, Masters of Martial Arts Academy invites the women of Blackburn to join their empowering Ladies Self-Defence Course.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to dive into Blackburn’s spookiest spots. From historic theatres to haunted pubs, here are some ghostly tales that might just make your hair stand on end.
Darwen’s St John Ambulance station is set for a grand revival thanks to a generous donation that has provided the charity with a new home—completely free of charge.
Gill Singh is on a mission: to track down her cherished “Pub Files”, which she regrets losing in 2011.
In a remarkable display of dedication and community spirit, Darwen Food Share Community Interest Company (CIC) successfully raised £7126.55 during a challenging sleep-out event held at Whitehall Park, Darwen, on
People across the borough have seized the opportunity to be part of the inaugural Christmas Tree Festival at the former Cotton Exchange on King William Street in Blackburn. For those who haven’t yet registered, there’s still a chance to join this unique celebration of community spirit.
Blackburn Cathedral has announced an enchanting musical event that is set to mesmerise attendees with a day of Cathedral Music, Talks & Performance Opportunities.
Blackburn Pride is set to return this month, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience! Mark your calendars for Saturday, 17th June, as Blackburn Town Centre becomes the vibrant hub of festivities.
Blackburn Life believe in supporting their local community, business and organisations and that’s why we created “The Big Guide” – Our What’s On Guide that is FREE to everyone.
Would you like to be involved in creating a legacy and discovering more about the heritage of an iconic building in Blackburn Town Centre?
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
The Dean of Blackburn had his head shaved during the Eucharist on Sunday 14 May 2023 to raise funds for the local Hospice and raise awareness of its vital service to the community.
Blackburn Exchange has announced plans for an Open Day on Tuesday 28th March 2023.
The Exchange has been awarded £192,000 from the Lottery Heritage Fund
The Right Reverend Philip North has today been announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Blackburn.
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
The Post Office are proposing to move the Blackburn Town Centre Post Office from its current base at 29-33 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn to the former Crawshaw’s shop at 4-6 Railway Road, Blackburn.
Blackburn’s King George’s Hall will again host a Remembrance Concert after two years’ absence due to the pandemic.
The BBC have announced that their Christmas Services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be broadcast from Blackburn Cathedral.
Changes to business hours and opening for a whole range of local shops, venues and leisure attractions in the area.
Blackburn Cathedral will host a County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18th September 2022 at 2pm
Official proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch King Charles III will take place in Blackburn & Darwen on Sunday 11 September 2022.
The BBC has published a photo from one of its “Weather Watchers” stating it was taken in Blackburn.
An Australian living in London has gone viral with her top tips to keep cool and manage in the current heatwave based on her experience from Down Under.
The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, and his wife Heather said farewell to The Church of England in Lancashire on Saturday during a service at Blackburn Cathedral.
Blackburn Cathedral are appealing for 8 to 10 year old boys and girls to become part of the Cathedral Choirs.
After several recent stories on social media about littering in the town and videos of the dumping of take-away rubbish in our streets, surely it’s time to clamp down on this disrespect for our town?
Blackburn has missed out on its bid to become a Jubilee City, as Doncaster, Colchester and Milton Keynes are announced as the recipients of city status in England.
Do you have a spark of design talent and dream of owning your own home?
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, has opened the first part of his Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund (SLNF) paid for, in part, by money seized from criminals.
Would you love a job completing at your home? Are you ready for a mini-makeover? Do you have a treasured item that needs repairing or restoring? Have you got the perfect item for upcycling?
Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, The Bishop of Blackburn, has announced he is to retire from the role after a tenure of nearly nine years.
Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s, is getting ready to launch a new future.
Blackburn BID have announced details of this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 27 November 2021.
The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.
The Diocesan Bishop for The Church of England in Lancashire is set to become the newest member of the House of Lords.
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