Published on Friday 23 September 2016 at 10:22 am
The countdown to Christmas has begun in Blackburn as business leaders reveal the date for the town’s annual lights switch-on.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Big Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 5:56 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th September to Sunday, 2nd October 2016.
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.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Councillor | Elton John | Ewood Park | gig | Phil Riley
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.
Filed under: car parking charges | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Witton Country Park
Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 4:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th September to Sunday, 25th September 2016.
Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 2:41 pm
A collection of vintage vehicles will be rolling into Blackburn next month as Steam Sunday returns for the second year-running.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Heritage Painting | Steam Sunday
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 6:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 12th September to Sunday, 18th September 2016.
Published on Thursday 8 September 2016 at 3:40 pm
You can get updates for Blackburn with Darwen Council job vacancies delivered directly to your email inbox.
Published on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 3:43 pm
A cavalcade of vintage buses will take over Blackburn’s multi-million-pound Cathedral Quarter in September for this year’s Heritage Open Days.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Cathedral Quarter | Heritage Open Days
Published on Monday 5 September 2016 at 3:44 pm
A landmark Blackburn pub has been transformed into a luxury Mediterranean restaurant – creating 40 new jobs in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn | Dining | Ego | Restaurant
Published on Thursday 1 September 2016 at 2:22 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th September to Sunday, 11th September 2016
As well as the usual events & activities taking place it’s also Heritage Open Days 8th to 11th September 2016.
Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 12:01 pm
Events listings for Blackburn and Darwen town centres and around the Borough.
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Monday 22 August 2016 at 1:06 pm
Blackburn’s 5a/5c Outer Circle bus service operated by Transdev will cease to run from Sunday, August 28, after efforts to find a new bus operator were unsuccessful.
Filed under: Brian Bailey | bus | bus service | public transport | transport
Published on Tuesday 16 August 2016 at 3:56 pm
One lucky couple have a unique opportunity to renew their wedding vows in a free ceremony at Blackburn’s new Northgate Ceremonies Suite situated at King George’s Hall in Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Ceremonies | civil partnerships | King George's Hall | naming ceremonies | renewal of vows | Weddings
Published on Friday 12 August 2016 at 11:38 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 15th August to Sunday, 21st August 2016.
Published on Wednesday 10 August 2016 at 3:00 pm
One of the biggest events in the countryside calendar is coming to Blackburn this weekend.
The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show is bringing the three-day celebration of the county’s fantastic countryside to Witton Park between August 12 and 14.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show | Witton Park
Published on Friday 5 August 2016 at 5:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has pledged to take into consideration concerns being raised about the planned introduction of car parking charges at Witton Country Park.
Filed under: Cllr | Damian Talbot | parking | Witton Park
Published on Friday 5 August 2016 at 10:42 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 8th August to Sunday, 14th August 2016.
Published on Thursday 28 July 2016 at 5:46 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 1st August to Sunday, 7th August 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 22 July 2016 at 10:59 am
Organisers of Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival have been presented with an award for organising a landmark event which attracted thousands of people to the town centre.
Filed under: award | Blackburn Cathedral | Flower Festival
Published on Wednesday 20 July 2016 at 2:45 pm
The subtle paper-folding art of origami will be supercharged by artists and residents in Blackburn on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July at the Blackburn Canal Festival.
Filed under: Blackburn Canal Festival | origami swans
Published on Friday 15 July 2016 at 11:42 am
Changes to public health services as a result of planned Government cuts to funding were approved by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Board last night (July 14).
Published on Friday 15 July 2016 at 11:18 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 18th July to Sunday, 24th July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 7 July 2016 at 4:01 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 11th July to Sunday, 17th July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 1 July 2016 at 5:40 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 4th July to Sunday, 10th July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Wednesday 29 June 2016 at 10:10 am
This Friday (July 1) a two minute silence will be announced on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall at 07.28 am to mark the moment that many men went over the top 100 years ago at the Battle of the Somme.
Filed under: World War One Commemorations
Published on Thursday 23 June 2016 at 4:00 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 27th June to Sunday, 3rd July 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 17 June 2016 at 10:23 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 20th June to Sunday, 26th June 2016 … and it’s a very busy week!
Published on Thursday 9 June 2016 at 3:57 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 13th June to Sunday, 19th June 2016.
Published on Thursday 2 June 2016 at 4:37 pm
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 5:43 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday,30th May to Sunday, 5th June 2016
Blackburn with Darwen Walking & Cycling Festival starts on 4th June & runs until 18th June, with walks, rambles & cycle rides to suite everyone.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 10:42 am
June 2016 will see Blackburn residents and visitors alike rediscover the town when female artists from across the UK bring new life to forgotten walls around Blackburn town centre.
Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 10:40 am
This year’s prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards are being held at Blackburn Cathedral in a glittering ceremony celebrating the best of the county’s attractions.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Councillor | Lancashire Tourism Awards | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:41 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 23rd May to Sunday, 29th May 2016
Don’t forget: It’s Darwen Live on 29th & 30th May, groups will be performing on the Main Stage in Market Square & at Darwen Library Theatre.
Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:34 pm
Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadhan?
We know that many residents will want to donate money to charity to help with humanitarian and other causes around the world, and we want them to know that their generous donations go where they are intended.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | public health | Ramadan
Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 10:51 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th May to Sunday, 22nd May 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 5 May 2016 at 5:04 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 9th May to Sunday, 15th May 2016. Published on Thursday 28 April 2016 at 3:33 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Friday 22 April 2016 at 11:27 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 25th April to Sunday, 1st May 2016. Published on Thursday 14 April 2016 at 12:02 pm
Don’t forget: St George’s Day on Saturday, 23rd April, when there will be lots of fun around Blackburn town centre with “Here be Dragons” & Darwen Market will be celebrating with entertainment & music.
Published on Thursday 7 April 2016 at 5:46 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 11th April to Sunday, 17th April 2016
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Monday 4 April 2016 at 3:42 pm
There are still places left for the re:fresh Easter sports Camp.
From Football to Dodgeball and Athletics to Dance the Easter Sports Camp has everything to keep your young ones entertained and fit during Easter.
Filed under: Easter | Pleckgate High School | sport | sports camp | Witton Park
Published on Friday 1 April 2016 at 11:26 am
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 4th April to Sunday, 10th April 2016.
Published on Thursday 24 March 2016 at 12:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Easter Monday, 28th March to Sunday, 3rd April 2016
Don’t Forget: The Big Easter Egg Hunt around Blackburn Town Centre will run until 4th April.
Published on Friday 18 March 2016 at 3:46 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 21st March 2016 to Sunday, 27th March 2016.
Published on Tuesday 15 March 2016 at 2:17 pm
Parts of Sunnyhurst Wood in Darwen have been awarded listed building status by Historic England.
Structures in the wood have been added to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Filed under: Councillor | Historic England | Mohammed Khan | Pete Hollins | Sunnyhurst Woods
Published on Thursday 10 March 2016 at 10:52 am
You can now get updates for Blackburn with Darwen Council job vacancies delivered directly to your email inbox.
Published on Thursday 3 March 2016 at 3:21 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 7th March 2016 to Sunday, 20th March 2016.
Published on Tuesday 1 March 2016 at 2:21 pm
Michelle Searby, Event Director of Witton parkrun, shares with us the latest update.
Event number 23 was a dry one.
Published on Thursday 25 February 2016 at 4:59 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 29th February 2016 to Sunday, 6th March 2016.
