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It’s time to Support Independent High Street stores and markets – Shop Local
The latest reports from Springboard, the leading provider of data and intelligence on customer activity in stores and destinations, show that High…
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Charity
Your Local Charity and Voluntary Theatre needs your support
Blackburn Empire Theatre is a charity and volunteer-led community theatre in the heart of Lancashire.
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Blackburn Market extends opening hours
Blackburn Market is to add an extra half hour to their shopping day from this Wednesday.
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Blackburn Cathedral hosts first public act of worship since March
The first public act of worship since March 2020, led by the Bishop of Blackburn and including the installation of two Canons,…
Coronavirus
“Blackburn with Darwen is currently not at risk of a lockdown” as report reveals town has one of the highest infection rates
A Public Health England report published this afternoon named Blackburn with Darwen as one of the top areas currently for the 7…
Business
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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Blackburn Cathedral is re-opening for Private Prayer
Blackburn Cathedral is re-opening for Private Prayer
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New traffic light system to go live at The Mall from Monday
The Mall in Blackburn have urged shoppers to visit their website before visiting the shopping centre.
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The Mall Blackburn looking forward to the first step of a return to a new normal
The Mall Blackburn is looking forward to welcoming shoppers as more of its shops begin to open, starting from Monday June 15th.
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Blackburn and Darwen’s Markets Reopen to the Public Next Week
The markets in Blackburn and Darwen will reopen to the public on Monday 15th June 2020 but there will be changes. Although…
Live Broadcast Event
Swinging its way to you this Sunday! Lock Down Live!
The successful “Lock Down Live” Sunday night virtual gigs are taking on a whole new style this weekend, with a live half…
Coronavirus
Clean, Safe and Ready To Go – The Blackburn Bus Company Plans for the Road Ahead
Bus firm adds more capacity to protect customers and colleagues as they travel
News
Could your “best friend” become a TV star?
Pooch Perfect’ is BBC One’s new primetime TV series that celebrates our Nation’s love of dogs and will be hosted by multi…
Coronavirus
Celebrating the Past and Preparing for the Future
King George’s Hall has recently been overwhelmed by the memories shared on their social media channels of concerts people have enjoyed in…
Coronavirus
As retail looks towards re-opening, the public should expect things to be very different.
As the Prime Minister announced a phased re-opening of non-essential retail, beginning with outdoor markets and car showrooms, from the 1st June,…
Business
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…
Music
The Boyz are back in Town
Boyzlife return to Blackburn in 2021 with their show that brings together Boyzone and Westlife with a full band production show featuring…
Coronavirus
Q&A on the Latest Update to Coronavirus Rules – 10 May 2020
Q&A on the Latest Update to Coronavirus Rules - 10 May 2020
Live Broadcast Event
The Show Must Go On, as Local Venues Launch “Lockdown Live”
Two local theatres are keeping us entertained, even while the doors are closed.
Business
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!
Coronavirus
Dad gets to hospital in time thanks to 3am Facebook message and a Stranger who Responded
When Ryan Groom’s fiancé, Tara-Louise Spencer woke at around 1am this morning, she realised that the latest addition to their family was…
Variety
Local Theatres’ virtual What’s On Guide – Everything from Comedy to Opera
Although shows are being rescheduled due to coronavirus, the team at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are busy finding…
Business
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…
Business
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…
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Companies offering Local Delivery, Click & Collect or new Takeaway service in Blackburn & Darwen
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News about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen
Our latest update about the latest cancelled and postponed events in Blackburn & Darwen.
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What’s Open in Blackburn & Darwen – Shops, Businesses & Venues
Our latest update of all closures and changes for venues, locations and businesses.
Family
This ‘Magical’ Polar Bear will Dazzle and Enchant the Whole Family
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs and adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles Productions, The Bear, brings dazzling puppetry,…
Music
From the British Invasion to Psychedelia – The Counterfeit Sixties at Blackburn Empire
Inspired by the most creative decade in music, The Counterfeit Sixties bring the whole decade to life with a show featuring music…
Comedy
The Story of an Ordinary Man who lived through Extraordinary times
Packed with big gags, hilarious stories and poignant reflections about an ordinary man who lived through extraordinary times; Arthur, accompanied by the…
Music
The Slow Readers Club kick off their UK & EU tour in Blackburn
Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky…
Music
Martin Roscoe and Friends: A world-class piano festival on the doorstep to the Ribble Valley
2020 sees Ribble Valley International Piano Week further broadening its reach as a treasured piano festival in rural North West England.
Music
Up close and personal with Kevin Simm
An unmissable chance to see a world class vocalist up close and personal performing classic hits from across the decades, when Kevin…
Dance
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone…The Ballroom Boys – ACT TWO! at Blackburn Empire Theatre
ACT TWO will follow on from Waite and Simone’s first offering as a dancing duo, with more old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy…
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…
Music
Legendary band The Blockheads in Blackburn this March
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early…