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German Doner Kebab Opens Its Doors In Blackburn
German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Blackburn, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.
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Martial Arts Club Expands with Sport England Grant
Masters of Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn town centre have been awarded a Sports England ‘Return To Play’ grant.
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Local Man Celebrates 30 Years with Tensar!
Tensar is a world-leading manufacturer and provider of ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement solutions, with international offices across the globe – including…
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Market partnership brings praise from Marcus Rashford
Two markets in Lancashire have joined forces to support struggling families with children eligible for free school meals. Blackburn Market and Darwen…
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Cinnabon opening date confirmed for Blackburn as local firm expands into new food store brand
Euro Garages is now recruiting for its latest venture, the famous US brand Cinnabon.
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Supporting Small Independent Businesses – Let’s do it together now!
As Blackburn with Darwen are confirmed as heading into Tier 3 from 2nd December 2020, now, more than ever we need to…
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Call out for traders for Pop-up markets in Blackburn
Blackburn Market has announced the re-opening of pop-up craft & gift markets just in time for Christmas.
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Jimmy’s Killer Prawns opens in Blackburn this Monday
A restaurant which boasts “the best tasting prawns in the world” is set to debut Blackburn this Monday 28th September 2020 at…
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Local Venues are at the forefront of national campaign to “Save Our Theatres”
Blackburn and Darwen are at the forefront of a national fundraising campaign that has been launched by the Theatres Trust in partnership…
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Relief for gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn
The government have announced that gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs in Blackburn will be able to…
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Council confirm lifting of restrictions in South & West of Blackburn and in Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen council has confirmed that the extra local restrictions in some parts of Blackburn and Darwen have been lifted today.…
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Over 100 restaurants, cafes and pubs where you can get 50% off in and around Blackburn & Darwen!
Over 100 local restaurants, pubs and cafes have joined the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
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Eat Out to Help Out – Local Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs
The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals which can…
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Everything you need to know about the cut in VAT on food & hospitality today
A temporary cut in VAT from 20% to 5% comes into force today allowing businesses in the food, drink and hospitality sectors…
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Registration for “Eat Out to Help Out” is now open. Has your restaurant or café registered?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, recently announced the "Eat Out to Help Out" and local restaurants and cafes can register…
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Everything you need to know about gyms, pools, beauty salons, team sport and outdoor arts performances returning
The Government have announced a whole range of businesses and leisure facilities that can reopen in phases from next week.
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Ainsworth Jewellers welcomes new Gemologist
A new chapter at Ainsworth Jewellers on Darwen Street in Blackburn in their 150th year.
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Emotional week as The Mall Blackburn Comes Back to Life
Staff and retailers are hailing a successful week after watching the centre come back to life after lockdown.
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Non-essential retail to be allowed to reopen in phases from 1st June.
The majority of non-essential retail will be allowed to reopen from 15th June, with outdoor markets and car showrooms, that are COVID-Safe…
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Get the Local Lockdown Lowdown – Support for small local businesses
As part of our support for small local businesses, we've launched Local Lockdown Lowdown!
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Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting
Morrisons Blackburn are recruiting.Anyone interested in a role will need to be over 18 and bring the following into the store, go…
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Market Traders joined together to keep Food Supplies Moving
Blackburn Market’s food traders received hundreds of orders in less than 24 hours, when a new online ordering system was launched in…
Blackburn Life Awards News
The Arches scoops first Blackburn Life Award for Best Café or Coffee Shop!
The Arches is the first winner of a Blackburn Life Award, the new initiative support businesses in the borough. The popular Sandwich…
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The Blackburn Life Awards are launched to support the best of business in Blackburn & Darwen
Blackburn Life has today launched the Blackburn Life Awards, as part of our support for businesses in the borough. The awards will…
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Nationwide Blackburn begins major renovation project
The Blackburn branch of Nationwide has begun its transformation into a new style fit for the future.
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On the road to safer driving – driving lessons for 10-17 year olds to launch in Blackburn
A driver training course which allows 10-year olds to get behind the wheel in a bid to create a safer next generation…
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Blackburn Christmas Opening Times for Shops, the Market & Leisure
As we head towards the festive season again, Blackburn Life and What's On Blackburn bring you the definitive guide to opening times…
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A Blossoming Partnership for National Company with Local Roots
The HEADLINE sponsor for the Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival, which returns in 2020, has been announced. Family company and nationally respected home…
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Special delivery of magic at Santa’s Fantastical Post Office at Blackburn Mall
The Mall Blackburn is promising an unforgettable experience for children this Christmas and the elves are already busy behind the scenes.
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A Boost for Blackburn Market as a Bumper Range of New Stalls Open
A surge in new stalls opening in Blackburn Market and an increase in new trader enquiries is giving the town’s market extra…
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The return of the Grapes Pub as new Town Tavern
It looks like The Grapes pub is set to make a return to Blackburn Town Centre as new signage goes up on…
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Call out to Local Businesses to support BBC Radio Lancashire’s Community Heroes Award Ceremony
Local companies in Blackburn, Darwen and Lancashire are being encouraged to support the BBC Radio Lancashire Community Heroes Awards.
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Blackburn Market welcomes new Cheese Stall
It's a big welcome to The Cheese Stall in Blackburn Market this week.
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The rain does not dampen team spirit during fundraiser!
The rain did not deter a group of fundraisers from The Mall Blackburn raising vital cash for a local charity.
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Bob along to Nigels Cutting Shop on historic Town Hall Street
Town Hall Street is home to some of Blackburn’s newest and longest established businesses and also Blackburn’s restored majestic central library building.
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Darwen misses out on Share of £675m Future High Street Fund
Darwen Town Centre has missed out on a share of the government's £675m Future High Street Fund after the government released a…