Published on Friday 14 August 2026 at 6:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has commissioned a new long-term plan to help shape the future of Blackburn Railway Station and its surrounding area.
Published on Friday 14 August 2026 at 10:12 am
The ribbon has been officially cut on a pioneering affordable housing scheme for NHS workers in Blackburn, the first of its kind in the borough.
Published on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 3:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Cllr Phil Riley is backing Blackpool’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 – saying it would be good news for Blackpool, Lancashire and communities across the county.
Published on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 6:00 pm
One of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands, The K’s is set to headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall.
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 12:23 pm
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council and Chair of the Lancashire Combined County Authority’s Transport Committee, has welcomed the Government’s decision to reduce the bus fare cap to £2 from January 2027, saying it will help residents access jobs, education and essential services while supporting economic growth across Lancashire.
Published on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 2:27 pm
The UK government has announced a social media ban for under-16s which is intended to come in to force by Spring 2027.
Filed under: Children's literature festival | Christina Gabbitas | Council Leader | Leader | Leader letter | Leader Phil Riley | open letter
Published on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 12:33 pm
An ambitious scheme to transform Darwen town centre is set to benefit from an additional £5m of funding – taking the total to more than £20m.
Published on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 7:38 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to step in and buy an abandoned site in Blackburn, paving the way for new affordable homes.
Published on Friday 26 June 2026 at 2:27 pm
The incredible National Festival of Making is set to return to Blackburn next weekend with a blockbuster line-up – including a brand-new Film Festival!
Published on Friday 19 June 2026 at 4:56 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has helped officially cut the ribbon on a collection of new show homes in Darwen.
Published on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 12:30 pm
The Council Leader and Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen will be supporting Lancashire Mind’s Summer Solstice Walking Challenge this coming Monday 22 June.
Published on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 12:46 pm
The first phase of a series of weekly overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65 has now finished – almost six weeks ahead of schedule.
Published on Friday 12 June 2026 at 3:01 pm
Hundreds of excited schoolchildren erupted into loud cheers and rounds of applause when legendary author and poet Michael Rosen made a special guest appearance at the Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Literature Festival.
Published on Friday 22 May 2026 at 4:58 pm
The Darwen Town Board is inviting you to have your say on how Pride in Place funding is spent over the next decade.
Published on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 4:02 pm
Lancashire’s biggest making festival will take over Blackburn town centre on 4th & 5th July for a family-friendly weekend packed with exhibitions, live performances, hands-on making activities, film screenings, makers markets, street food and lots more.
Published on Monday 23 March 2026 at 12:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has welcomed improvements in Northern’s rail performance, following months of direct engagement with the Council to address the disruption experienced by local passengers.
Filed under: Northern | Northern Rail
Published on Friday 20 March 2026 at 3:39 pm
Mill Hill Football Club is celebrating a ‘home win’ after Blackburn with Darwen Council helped secure £125,000 of new funding for its community hub.
Published on Friday 20 March 2026 at 12:11 pm
More than £270,000 is set to be awarded to support vital local projects in the first round of the Darwen Community Fund, with the successful applicants now being revealed.
Published on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 6:17 pm
Residents are being invited to have their say and help shape the future of Darwen Library.
Published on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:20 am
Creative and community organisations are leading a bid for Blackburn to become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.
Published on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 4:30 pm
Star Academies is set to anchor a £45m landmark regeneration scheme in Blackburn town centre – part of the largest development of its kind in the Lancashire region.
Published on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 4:27 pm
More than £15m is set to be invested in improving roads across Blackburn with Darwen – believed to be the largest amount ever committed in a single year.
Published on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 11:49 am
The finishing touches are being made to Darwen’s brand new youth centre – part of almost £10m of new investment in facilities for young people across the borough.
Published on Friday 13 February 2026 at 5:09 pm
Since acquiring Jack’s Key Lodge in Darwen, the council along with the local community are making noticeable changes already.
Filed under: Councillor Jim Smith | councillor phil riley | Darwen | Jack's Key | Leader | tree planting
Published on Monday 2 February 2026 at 9:47 am
People who use the borough’s household waste and recycling centres are invited to share their views and experiences to help shape a proposed new service designed to serve all of Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor Jim Smith | councillor phil riley | Darwen | Goose House Lane | Household Waste and Recycling Centre | HWRC | Leader | Recycling | waste
Published on Friday 30 January 2026 at 5:12 pm
A Blackburn-born TV star and two familiar local radio voices have been honoured in a uniquely Lancashire way – with gritters named after them!
Filed under: Cllr Julie Gunn | Grit
Published on Thursday 15 January 2026 at 6:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen will feature as part of the Tour de France Grand Départs – set to be the largest free sporting spectacle in British history.
Filed under: Tour de France
Published on Friday 9 January 2026 at 4:43 pm
This year, Blackburn Cathedral proudly marks its 100-year centenary – a milestone filled with joy, reflection, and celebration.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | centenary | Councillor | Leader
Published on Friday 12 December 2025 at 3:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that it’s buying Jack’s Key Lodge to help safeguard its future.
Published on Monday 8 December 2025 at 4:50 pm
In conjunction with the council’s highways team, the Local Council Roads Innovation Group and key council contractors have donated £3,050 to buy the borough’s care leavers a gift this Christmas.
Published on Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 11:46 am
You’re being asked to take part in a new survey that could help shape plans for the future of trains in Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 11:21 am
A brand-new Darwen Community Fund has just launched offering local groups the opportunity to access support for projects that will help make a real difference to the town.
Published on Friday 28 November 2025 at 3:32 pm
Today we have reached a milestone in the process of Local Government as Lancashire’s proposals to government have been submitted to central government.
Filed under: lgr
Published on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn town centre has welcomed its first-ever Japanese restaurant – Shinsen Sushi.
The move to Cathedral Square is a ‘dream come true’ for hugely talented chef, Dimitris Kalliontzis, and his partner, Ionika Regudo.
Published on Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 11:39 am
Darwen’s town centre, parks, open spaces, and young people could all benefit from almost £20m of new Government funding over the next 10 years.
Published on Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 4:19 pm
There was a heartfelt show of appreciation for the ‘invaluable’ staff and volunteers as Blackburn Library celebrated its 50th anniversary at Town Hall Street.
Published on Monday 20 October 2025 at 1:58 pm
One Voice Blackburn is proud to partner with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious Leader’s Award 2026.
Filed under: Leader's Award
Published on Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 10:47 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to have their say on an ambitious plan to deliver a local transport revolution for Lancashire.
Published on Friday 10 October 2025 at 12:12 pm
There’s an exciting line-up of free family-friendly events, creative workshops, live performances, and cultural experiences in Blackburn town centre this October half-term – offering something for everyone.
Published on Monday 6 October 2025 at 4:20 pm
Coming back to Blackburn for a second year is the International Solo Ice Dance Competitions, and they’re worth a watch.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Ice Arena | councillor phil riley | Ice Dancing | Ice Rink | Ice Skating | Leader | Planet Ice
Published on Friday 19 September 2025 at 3:51 pm
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery has officially unveiled its brand-new exhibition – the most ambitious one ever staged in its glorious 150-year history.
Published on Friday 19 September 2025 at 12:54 pm
An artist’s impression has been revealed showing how an empty building could be transformed into a multi-million-pound post 16 Special Educational Needs centre in Blackburn town centre.
Published on Friday 19 September 2025 at 12:12 pm
Plans for the second phase of a transformational housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn have been approved.
Published on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 5:00 pm
The Council is aware of rumours circulating about the future use of the former public house in Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Facts | misinformation
Published on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 10:50 am
Darwen Cricket Club has officially unveiled its impressive new all-weather facility – only the second of its kind in the whole country.
Published on Friday 29 August 2025 at 3:08 pm
From start-ups to scale-ups, businesses across Blackburn with Darwen can take advantage of everything from free workshops and webinars to drop-in clinics and more this September.
Published on Thursday 24 July 2025 at 8:00 am
Some of the borough’s biggest and best businesses came together last week to celebrate the relaunch of The HIVE – part of a brand-new collaboration between Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone.
Published on Tuesday 15 July 2025 at 10:07 am
A new restaurant offering traditional Pakistani and Afghan cuisine has opened in Blackburn town centre, adding a bold new flavour to the borough’s growing and diverse food scene.
Filed under: Leader | Taste of Peshawar
Published on Friday 11 July 2025 at 9:56 am
For weeks, onlookers have watched as a riot of botanical colour has emerged in the form of a striking new mural in Blackburn town centre.
Published on Friday 11 July 2025 at 9:07 am
Blackburn with Darwen will mark the 30th anniversary of Srebrenica Memorial Day this week, remembering the victims of the worst atrocity on European soil since World War II.
Filed under: Memorial Day | Srebrenica genocide
