Community
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.
Blackburn Life
News
Entertainment
A Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ride of the Bizarre as the Circus of Horrors comes to town
The Circus of Horrors brings their 25th Anniversary show to Blackburn on Saturday 6th November 2021.
Business
Stalls will be popping up every Saturday in the run up to Christmas
A range of pop-up stalls will be trading in Blackburn Market every Saturday as everyone looks forward to the festive season.The pop-up…
Comedy
Sarah Millican adds an extra date to her Bobby Dazzler Tour in Blackburn
Sarah Millican’s shows are always popular in Blackburn and due to massive demand, an extra date has been added to her Bobby…
Children's Activities
Miniature Theatre this Half-Term on Blackburn Market
Following a visit from artist collective, “Eye of Newt” last Saturday, Blackburn Market is pleased to welcome them back with a miniature…
Council
Memories of King George’s Hall from 100 years of entertainment
King George's Hall recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and this is the video of memories that was featured during the event.
Comedy
Comedian John Bishop launches the “Say Hello” campaign
Comedian John Bishop, hopes to get people talking again with a new campaign “Say Hello”
Children's Activities
Curious Entertainment this Half-Term on Blackburn Market
Strange things are happening this Half-Term on Blackburn Market, as the Cabinet of Curiosities arrives.
Charity
Blackburn Martial Arts Group in running for national prize
Blackburn Community Interest Company, is a finalist in the Persimmon Homes 2021 Building Futures award.
Comedy
Advice for the People from the Pub Landlord – Coming to Blackburn
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great…
News
Christmas Opening Times 2021 for Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Supermarkets, Markets, Pharmacies & more
We are back with Blackburn & Darwen's biggest and best Christmas Opening Times for 2021.
Coronavirus
Get Involved – Gareth Malone to create multi-faith festive concert in Blackburn
A new BBC documentary with the choirmaster Gareth Malone is due to be filmed in Blackburn this autumn.
Entertainment
West End Musical Stars head to Blackburn
George's Hall in Blackburn welcome not one, but two leading ladies of the West End for the Stars of the West End…
Entertainment
A day of tributes to raise money for Miles for Mitchie
A large scale event is due to take place at Cherry Tree Cricket Club, Blackburn this Sunday 19th September with the aim…
Blackburn History
Everything you need to know about the King George’s Hall Centenary Exhibition
ast forward 100 years, we are celebrating the centenary of what came to be known as King George’s Hall – comprising of…
News
Star Cast Announced for Blackburn Pantomime
Shone Productions Ltd presents Blackburn’s Biggest Ever Pantomime. Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at King George’s Hall. From 6th until 31st…
Comedy
What’s On this Bank Holiday Weekend around Blackburn?
With a long weekend ahead for many, we've picked some of our favourite events taking place in and around Blackburn over the…
Entertainment
Courteeners Coming to BLACKBURN – CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GIGS
Courteeners celebrate a decade and a half of gigging this November with a series of UK live dates. The Whites of Their…
Business
The Mall Blackburn offers FREE unit to one lucky business
The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for an exciting business to take a free retail unit for six months.
Leisure
A Billinge School Reunion for 1979 Leavers taking place this October
Did you leave Billinge School in Blackburn in 1979?
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay Blackburn Are Creating 50 New Jobs – Here’s How To Get One!
Turtle Bay Blackburn is getting ready to welcome guests back from the 24th September and they are on the hunt for a…
Charity
Brand New Blackburn Home is prize in Charity Prize Draw
A BLACKBURN home shaped by designer Wayne Hemingway is being given away to raise funds for a Lancashire children’s charity.
Charity
Blackburn busker begins nationwide tour to raise cash for Derian House
SIXTEEN-year-old Jacob Reddy from Blackburn is touring the country with his acoustic guitar to raise money for the children’s hospice where his…
Food & Drink
Turtle Bay announces reopening in Blackburn!
Following a period of closure during the pandemic, the Caribbean and restaurant and bar on Cathedral Square is getting ready to welcome…
Festival
Take a journey through Dodecalis Luminarium Inflatable Sculpture this August
This August, the National Festival of Making is bringing the Dodecalis Luminarium, created by Architects of Air, to Blackburn’s Corporation Park!
Charity
Bargains galore in Blackburn as Derian House charity shop hits the High Street
BLACKBURN shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday (Tues) at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop.
Food & Drink
JW Chilli Salt (Quick Food Review) – Blackburn Market
A stall on Blackburn Market is becoming a popular destination to pick up lunch. JW Chilli Salt has been becoming more and…
Food & Drink
German Doner Kebab Review – Doner Kebabs but not as we know it!
The opening of German Doner Kebab in Blackburn was greeted with much anticipation on social media, so we thought we'd give it…
Food & Drink
Anyone for Bubble CiTea? New kiosk makes Mall debut
The Mall Blackburn is excited to announce the grand opening of their new Bubble CiTea kiosk
Entertainment
Reel Cinema Blackburn to open its doors for the first time on May 17th
Reel Cinema is excited to announce that they will be opening their latest cinema in Blackburn on 17th May.
Business
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.
Business
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.
News
Bus firm to add extra buses on key routes as students prepare to return
As school and college students prepare to return to full-time education across east and central Lancashire, the area’s leading bus operator The…
Business
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…
Coronavirus
The road map out of lockdown is revealed by Boris
Boris Johnson has announced a "roadmap" for easing Covid restrictions in England. What will the first steps be?