Litter louts caught on camera – It’s time to end this disrespect for our town

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 misses out on city status as Doncaster and Milton Keynes become cities

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.
Design an apartment on new TV show and then win the apartment! Must apply by 31 March!

Do you have a spark of design talent and dream of owning your own home?
Cash seized from criminals will fund new Neighbourhoods Projects

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.
Take Part TV: Love DIY but it doesn’t love you back?

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?
Bishop of Blackburn announces retirement

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 Landmark Exchange Building is ready for Lift Off!

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.
Christmas Lights Switch on to feature “Disney-style” parade & music

Blackburn BID have announced details of this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 27 November 2021.
Sing Together brings hundreds of voices and thousands of visitors to Blackburn

The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.
The Bishop of Blackburn to join the House of Lords

The Diocesan Bishop for The Church of England in Lancashire is set to become the newest member of the House of Lords.