Leisure
All the Fun of the Fair this February Half-Term
Escape to Fun Island returns just in time for the half-term school holidays after proving a big hit last year.
Blackburn Life
News
Charity
Blackburn Empire Theatre announces the passing of Chairman Michael Berry
Blackburn Empire Theatre has today announced the passing of their long-serving Chairman, Michael Berry.
Business
Luxury Floating Hotel to add some Show Time Glamour
A brand new venture opens for bookings at the end of February, with touches of luxury and glamour for the ultimate break.
Community
Philip North Named as Next Bishop of Blackburn
The Right Reverend Philip North has today been announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Blackburn.
Charity
Blackburn Life help struggling families visit Panto
Need some MAGIC this Christmas? 33% off PANTO courtesy of Blackburn Life and Square Cactus.
Business
Blackburn Business Boss makes last minute plea to Shop Local for Christmas
The manager of Blackburn BID, Catherine Price, has made a last minute plea to shop with Blackburn Town Centre businesses this Christmas.
Charity
Oh yes they did! Blackburn Panto bring Christmas magic to Derian House
THE YOUNGSTERS at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just in time for…
Food & Drink
Here’s How to Get a No-Strings Attached £10 Gift Voucher from Turtle Bay!
From 3rd January 2023, Turtle Bay is giving away a £10 gift to fans around the country as the Caribbean restaurant and…
Business
Hobkirk – 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway
GIVEAWAY ALERT Our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway has officially started.Enter now to be in with a chance of winning 1 of…
Competitions
WIN Tickets to “Dear Santa LIVE!” but only if you believe!
We've teamed up with Darwen Library Theatre, to offer one lucky family the opportunity to win tickets to see "Dear Santa LIVE"
Competitions
Win a Family Ticket to see Jack & the Beanstalk at King George’s Hall
Here's your chance to enjoy the panto, Jack & the Beanstalk, at Blackburn's King George's Hall by winning a family ticket.
Competitions
Win £50 to spend at Le RainFlorist in Blackburn Market
Here's how you can win £50 to spend at Le RainFlorist. What a great way to say thank you to someone special.
Competitions
Win a Family Ticket to Cinderella at the Empire
You could win a Family Tickets to this year's production of Cinderella at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Christmas
Ricky Groves steps into Pantomime’s Fleshcreep Role at King George’s Hall
Shone Productions and King George’s Hall are delighted to announce that Ricky Groves will be stepping into the role of Fleshcreep at this year’s…
Christmas
Big Christmas Giveaway is back for 2022
Blackburn Life is back with our Big Christmas Giveaway Competition.
Christmas
Follow the Tantalising Trail of Gingerbread this Christmas
A Trail that has a Tantalisingly Tasty Theme will have families hunting for Gingerbread across Blackburn this Christmas.
News
The Blackburn 10K this weekend – Check out these local Road Closures
Here are the road closures that may affect your journeys this Sunday
Christmas
Cinderella at the Empire is packed with laughs, music and surprises – A cracker of a show!
Blackburn Life were lucky enough to be invited to the final dress rehearsal for this year's pantomime at Blackburn Empire Theatre of…
Community
£100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust for Youth Zone Darwen
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
Business
Two town centre locations close as Shh Bar and Coffee Shop call it a day
The Shh Bar, which announced last month it was not to relocate, but close its doors has now thanked customers as it…
Community
Have your say on Blackburn Town Centre Post Office relocation
The Post Office are proposing to move the Blackburn Town Centre Post Office from its current base at 29-33 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn…
Christmas
Blackburn’s AJ Odudu will be switching on the Christmas Lights in Blackburn
Blackburn's Christmas Lights switch on has been announced for Saturday 26th November 2022 with Strictly contestant AJ Odudu switching on the lights…
Business
Blackburn’s Latest Hotel Opens in the Town Centre
Blackburn's latest Hotel has opened as Hotel 99 in the former Wheatsheaf pub on Mincing Lane in the Town Centre, under the…
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay Blackburn Launches Its Caribbean Christmas And Bottomless Cocktails
Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay Blackburn has launched its Christmas offering and its sunkissed tropical escapism all the way.
Council
New Look Darwen Play Area gets ready to Open
Work to finish a new Darwen-themed play area at Blacksnape Playing Fields is due to be completed in the coming days and…
Community
Remembrance Concert returns to King George’s Hall in Blackburn
Blackburn's King George's Hall will again host a Remembrance Concert after two years' absence due to the pandemic.
Community
Christmas from Blackburn Cathedral will be BBC highlight this year
The BBC have announced that their Christmas Services on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be broadcast from Blackburn Cathedral.
Family
BGT semi-finalist, Titan the Robot, coming to The Mall!
The Mall Blackburn has an out of this world line-up of free activities this half-term, which will culminate in a visit from…
Music
Celebrating 50 Years of Steeleye Span as UK Tour comes to Blackburn
It’s been almost 50 years since Steeleye Span first performed at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall in September 1973!
Christmas
Cinderella Stars add some extra sparkle for shoppers as they launch Empire’s panto
The cast of the brand-new production of Cinderella at Blackburn Empire Theatre officially launched their Pantomime with a visit to Blackburn Town…
Dance
The Royal Family Dance Crew are bringing their European Tour to Blackburn
With only three UK dates, dance sensation The Royal Family Dance Crew are bringing their European Tour to Blackburn on Sun 23…
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay Blackburn launches sizzling new tropical cocktail menu
Turtle Bay Blackburn has announced a brand new cocktail menu as well as two new “Steel Bottom Beers” which will launch on…
Entertainment
150 people have been paid £10 each to HOWL as part of art project
As part of the Lancashire Encounters Festival 2022, 150 people will HOWL inside King George's Hall as part of an arts festival.
Community
Closures for Shops, Venues and Council Services for the Queen’s Funeral
Changes to business hours and opening for a whole range of local shops, venues and leisure attractions in the area.
Community
County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & Dean’s Message
Blackburn Cathedral will host a County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18th September 2022 at 2pm
Council
Council Announce Closures and Changes for Queen’s Funeral
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced a raft of closures and changes to council services for Monday 19 September, the day…