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What’s on in Blackburn and Darwen – 26th September to 2nd October 2016

Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 5:56 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26^th September to Sunday, 2^nd October 2016.

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Celebrate 200 years of the canal.

Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 12:08 pm

King George’s Hall is hosting a special celebration concert commemorating the bicentenary of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal which this year will have been opened 200 years.

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Roadshows to explain changes to waste collection service

Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 10:24 am

A roadshow is taking place to help make people in Blackburn with Darwen aware of the upcoming bin changes whilst promoting waste reduction and recycling. 

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New pop-up charity shop for The Mall

Published on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 2:40 pm

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony opened a new pop-up charity shop run by Lancashire Mind at The Mall in Blackburn.

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Are you ready for Elton?!

Published on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 10:34 am

Legendary singer Elton John is bringing his huge hits to Blackburn.

Blackburn is the place to be for superstar Elton John as he announces a massive gig in the town next summer.

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Car Park Charges at Witton Country Park – Update

Published on Monday 19 September 2016 at 4:00 pm

The new scheme will be introduced from Spring 2017 for everybody who uses the two main car parks.

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Calling all detectorists

Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 4:27 pm

Have you ever found an interesting object and think it could an archaeological gem?

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is inviting all amateur archaeologists to bring their finds along on Wednesday, September 21.

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Have your say on new boundary proposals

Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:53 am

Information and maps showing new proposals for the Blackburn parliamentary constituency will be on display in the reception at Blackburn Town Hall.

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Murder at Blackburn Central Library! Who dunnit?

Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:52 am

Blackburn Central Library is hosting a murder mystery night to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare.

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Blackburn’s Town Centre Aiming High

Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:41 am

Business leaders are hoping to put Blackburn on the map after putting the town centre forward for a national award and cash prize.

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What’s on in Blackburn and Darwen – 19th September to 25th September 2016

Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 4:20 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19^th September to Sunday, 25th September 2016.

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Bicentenary celebration for Eanam Wharf

Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 3:26 pm

Plans are underway for a spectacular celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds to Liverpool canal that turned Blackburn into a major industrial town.

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Taking litter picking to the next level

Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:45 am

Local volunteers will be taking to the streets of Blackburn in a bid to clean up the local area.

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Rock Icon Rob Halford to open UK’s first community rock pub

Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:38 am

The UK’s first community run rock pub will throw open its doors this Saturday (September 17)  with a special guest appearance from Judas Priest’s Rob Halford.

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Samba band beats the drum for health innovation event

Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:16 am

Blackburn Cathedral will swing to the sounds of samba at an upcoming event celebrating the best of health and social care in East Lancashire.

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