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County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & Dean’s Message

Thu 15 Sep, 2022

Blackburn Cathedral will host a County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18th September 2022 at 2pm

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Council Announce Closures and Changes for Queen’s Funeral

Thu 15 Sep, 2022

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced a raft of closures and changes to council services for Monday 19 September, the day of the Queen’s funeral.

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Proclamations for King Charles III’s accession to take place in Blackburn & Darwen

Sat 10 Sep, 2022

Official proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch King Charles III will take place in Blackburn & Darwen on Sunday 11 September 2022.

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Shhhh… Extra Quiet Hours added at The Mall

Thu 25 Aug, 2022

Following its hugely successful weekly quiet hour for shoppers, The Mall Blackburn is extending the initiative to run six days a week.

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A new Quacking idea to reduce litter in Corporation Park

Tue 23 Aug, 2022

Corporation Park is now home to a new Duck Feed Dispenser, becoming one of only a handful of councils in the UK to embrace this step in the ‘Feed the Ducks’ initiative.

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Calling all local artists – Blackburn Museum launches its very first ART OPEN exhibition

Wed 10 Aug, 2022

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is holding its very first ART OPEN this October to showcase local art and talent.

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The Search is on for Prince Charming – Could it be you?

Tue 09 Aug, 2022

The Search is on for Prince Charming to join the cast in a star-studded Cinderella Panto this Christmas

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Summer Daze with Free Fun in The Mall

Thu 04 Aug, 2022

The Mall Blackburn is bringing the seaside inland with a two-week beachy bonanza of nautical themed free arts and crafts.

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New People’s Jury to help mould Climate Change Crisis Policy in Blackburn

Wed 03 Aug, 2022

A new People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis is set to be held in Blackburn with Darwen.

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Take a New Look at Blackburn Classics Season – From CBeebies to 007 Movie Music

Wed 27 Jul, 2022

King George’s Hall in Blackburn have announced their brand new Classics Season for 2022/23 and, as well as some familiar events, this season sees the CBeebies Prom come to town. You can also enjoy the magic of the James Bond Movies’ Music at a special concert.

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The BBC think this Picture was taken in Blackburn with Darwen

Mon 25 Jul, 2022

The BBC has published a photo from one of its “Weather Watchers” stating it was taken in Blackburn.

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New Greggs Store in The Mall following earlier closures

Mon 25 Jul, 2022

Blackburn is to gain yet another Greggs bakery, this time in the heart of The Mall, in between Primark and H&M.

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Hundreds express sadness as Popular Darwen Pub Closes

Mon 25 Jul, 2022

A popular pub in Darwen, The Crown and Thistle, on Roman Road, announced it would be closing its doors on Saturday 23rd July.

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Tips from Down Under on How to Deal with the Heat

Tue 19 Jul, 2022

An Australian living in London has gone viral with her top tips to keep cool and manage in the current heatwave based on her experience from Down Under.

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Farewell to Bishop of Blackburn as he retires

Tue 19 Jul, 2022

The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, and his wife Heather said farewell to The Church of England in Lancashire on Saturday during a service at Blackburn Cathedral.

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Council issue Heatwave Advice

Mon 18 Jul, 2022

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in the expected extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.

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The Purrfect Teatime Tail – In Conversation with David Wood OBE

Mon 18 Jul, 2022

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 12 years on stage and over 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children.

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Invitation to join Blackburn Cathedral Choirs

Tue 12 Jul, 2022

Blackburn Cathedral are appealing for 8 to 10 year old boys and girls to become part of the Cathedral Choirs.

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Blackburn to host Superstar Pianists at Ribble Valley International Piano Week

Mon 11 Jul, 2022

A whole host of world-famous pianists will have an unprecedented opportunity to perform on the new generation flagship Yamaha CFX piano

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Blackburn with Darwen will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay

Thu 07 Jul, 2022

Blackburn with Darwen will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay in July – part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Local Theatres present their Christmas 2022 Shows

Wed 06 Jul, 2022

Our three local theatres, Blackburn Empire, King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre have all now revealed their Christmas shows.

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Supermarkets Under Scrutiny for Higher Fuel Prices in Blackburn

Mon 27 Jun, 2022

Supermarkets in Blackburn are facing scrutiny over their pricing of fuel, with concerns raised about the higher costs compared to nearby towns such as Preston and Bolton. The price disparity

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Leader of the Council says “We are aiming big” in Open Letter to residents

Fri 24 Jun, 2022

Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has written a message to the borough’s residents.

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

Tue 14 Jun, 2022

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?

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SummerFest frustrated customers post on social media about lack of refunds

Fri 10 Jun, 2022

Angry customers are frustrated at the lack of communication from the organisers of the postponed SummerFest 2022, which was due to take place at Blackburn Rover’s football ground Ewood Park on 27th to 29th May.

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Jubilee Holiday Weather for Blackburn, Darwen & the NW

Wed 01 Jun, 2022

With an extra long weekend approaching for many, it looks like the area may escape a washout with the Forecast for Bank Holiday Thursday, Friday and the weekend.

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When the Queen visited Blackburn in 1955

Sun 29 May, 2022

As we look forward to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this week, we’ll be taking a look back!

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Donate your Energy Grant to Local Charities – Blackburn Life Campaign

Fri 27 May, 2022

The money raised will go directly to local charities helping people in the borough of Blackburn & Darwen

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Lighting of the Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower – everything you need to know!

Thu 26 May, 2022

A Jubilee beacon will be lit at Darwen Tower to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign on the evening of Thursday, June 2nd.

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Janet crowned ‘Queen’ of Darwen Tower Jubilee Beacon Competition

Thu 26 May, 2022

The winner of a competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower has been officially crowned!

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Paul Young is Behind the Lens with New Tour

Wed 25 May, 2022

Paul Young will take fans behind the lens in a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.

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Dancing Builders Re-work Madness Song “Our House” after Gifting New Home to Children’s Hospice

Tue 24 May, 2022

A GENEROUS bunch of builders from the North West are hoping to hit the big time after making a music video of the re-worked Madness classic song “Our House”.

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Blackburn has a Cathedral, so is Blackburn therefore a City? Read on…

Fri 20 May, 2022

People are often surprised to discover Blackburn has a cathedral and then go on to query if Blackburn is a city. Isn’t the definition of a city that it is somewhere with a cathedral?

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

Fri 20 May, 2022

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.

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Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling burlesque entertainment

Wed 18 May, 2022

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.

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Better Park Experiences in Darwen

Tue 17 May, 2022

Darwen residents can expect a better park experience after maintenance work has been carried out in three of the neighbourhood parks.

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