Published on Friday 31 October 2025 at 5:27 pm
Services commemorating Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday will be held across the borough to remember those in our armed forces who have fallen in past and current wars.
Published on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 2:37 pm
An ICT Skills Builder course has helped one Blackburn resident to develop her digital skills, grow in confidence and improve her English.
Filed under: Adult learning | digital inclusion
Published on Friday 24 October 2025 at 1:28 pm
Red poppies can be spotted in Blackburn Mall and Darwen Market from this week as the community came together for the annual launch of the Poppy Appeal Hub.
Filed under: Poppy Appeal | RBL | remembrance
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 Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 2:45 pm
With just one month to go, the full line-up for Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on has been revealed – and it’s a cracker!
Published on Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 10:40 am
The Arran Trail is the first of six active travel routes to be transformed and reopened in South East Blackburn.
Filed under: Arran Trail | cycling | walking
Published on Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 10:26 am
It’s a big week for Blackburn with Darwen Library Service!
Not only are staff and volunteers celebrating 50 proud years of Blackburn Central Library in Town Hall Street, but they’ve also just launched a brand-new website – packed full of useful information and free resources for residents.
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 Monday 20 October 2025 at 12:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is inviting feedback on its draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy through an online survey.
Filed under: Consultation | homelessness | Surveys
Published on Friday 17 October 2025 at 5:00 pm
One of Darwen’s favourite Christmas traditions is back and this year’s lights switch-on is offering more than nine hours of festive fun that’s not to be missed!
Published on Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:05 am
Blackburn born author Christina Gabbitas has gained national recognition for her work on the serious issues of county lines exploitation and related knife crime.
Filed under: author | books | Christina Gabbitas | council officer | county lines | poetry | reading
Published on Friday 17 October 2025 at 8:19 am
An original single celebrating the Darwen community is almost ready to be released, following a mastering session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios this week.
Published on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 5:13 pm
During Get Online Week, from 20 October, lots of free support is on offer at venues across the borough to help people with no digital access to upskill and grow their confidence.
Filed under: digital inclusion | digital skills | Get Online Week
Published on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 1:57 pm
The British Textile Biennial returns to celebrate a lineage of invention that has shaped how we live, dress, move, and imagine.
Filed under: British Textile Biennial | BTB
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 5:00 pm
Kelly Llorenna – the singing sensation behind dance anthems Heart of Gold and True Love Never Dies – has been revealed as the headline act for this year’s Darwen Christmas lights switch-on.
Published on Friday 10 October 2025 at 3:17 pm
Barnfield Contractors UK Ltd has been named as the preferred developer for a major new employment site in Blackburn.
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 Thursday 9 October 2025 at 3:14 pm
There’s a full week of events planned to mark the 50th anniversary of Blackburn Central Library moving to its home on Town Hall Street and you’re invited!
Published on Thursday 9 October 2025 at 2:50 pm
Blackburn Central Library is marking a major milestone – 50 years since its move to Town Hall Street – with a full week of celebrations.
Published on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11:58 am
Not only have the students from St Luke & St Philip’s Primary School dramatically increased how much they walk to school, but they’ve also seen the environment outside their school transformed.
Filed under: Blackburn | children | council | Highways | Julie Gunn | Living Streets | Phil Riley | quesir mahmood | School | St Luke & St Philips | Walking to school
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 Thursday 2 October 2025 at 4:16 pm
Following the terror attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester today, the Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has shared this statement.
Published on Thursday 2 October 2025 at 4:04 pm
Blackburn Cathedral is set to host artwork which features a rotating sculpture depicting Planet Earth.
After the success of Museum of the Moon Luke Jerram’s world-famous ‘Gaia’ will be in town from the 6th of October until the 16th of November.
Filed under: Art | artist | Blackburn Cathedral | event | Gaia | museum of the moon
