Published on Thursday 8 December 2016 at 2:11 pm
Blackburn is gearing up for a BIG Christmas Street Fair this Saturday when around 100 traders come to the town to bring a range of Christmas crafts and treats along with street food and drink.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas Markets | Christmas Street Fair
Published on Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:15 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th December to Sunday, 18th December 2016.
Published on Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:13 am
An army of Nutcracker king soldiers will descend on Blackburn this weekend as the Blackburn BID launches its Giant Nutcracker Trail for Small Business Saturday.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Nutcracker | Small Business Saturday
Published on Monday 28 November 2016 at 10:49 am
Blackburn’s Christmas Lights were switched on in spectacular fashion on Saturday, November 26 when a local man brought an emotional performance to the crowd of thousands.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Friday 25 November 2016 at 11:58 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 28th November to Sunday, 4th December 2016.
Published on Friday 18 November 2016 at 2:50 pm
The line-up for a new style, family lights switch on featuring a local hero has been released by Blackburn’s Business Improvement District (BID) and is set to kick off Blackburn’s Christmas celebrations.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas Lights Switch On | Rock FM
Published on Friday 18 November 2016 at 12:03 pm
A one-stop shop specialising in bathroom suites, kitchen and bedroom design is the latest business to join Blackburn Market.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Rossendale Interiors
Published on Friday 18 November 2016 at 10:15 am
Don’t Forget: Darwen’s Christmas Lights Switch On in Market Square on Saturday, 19th November 4pm -7pm
Blackburn Big Christmas Light Switch On is on Saturday, 26th November with Rock FM from 4pm & the first acts on stage from 5pm in King William Street.
Published on Tuesday 15 November 2016 at 3:12 pm
A host of fantastic festive events are coming to Blackburn this Christmas.
Blackburn BIG Christmas 2016 includes free entertainment and large scale events across the town centre on four Saturdays in the run up to Christmas beginning with the Big Christmas Lights’ Switch On on Saturday, November 26.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn's BIG Christmas | Rock FM
Published on Thursday 10 November 2016 at 3:29 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 14th November to Sunday, 20th November 2016.
Published on Monday 7 November 2016 at 9:07 am
A local YouTube sensation who took the internet by storm capturing the heart of millions with a carpool karaoke video has been given the honour of switching on his hometown’s Christmas Lights.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Big Christmas
Published on Friday 4 November 2016 at 11:10 am
The Making Rooms, Blackburn’s creative, digital and technological hub is now open.
The three storey facility will boast one of the country’s biggest and best equipped Fab Labs (Fabrication Laboratory) where residents can use small scale digital manufacturing machinery such as laser cutters and 3D printers to develop products, artwork or bespoke designs.
Filed under: Eddie Kirkby | The Making Rooms | Town Centre
Published on Wednesday 2 November 2016 at 10:47 am
Blackburn is celebrating after winning “Gold” at the 2016 Royal Horticultural Society’s North West in Bloom Awards which honour the region’s greenest and most beautiful locations.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Smith | North West in Bloom Awards
Published on Friday 21 October 2016 at 5:43 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 24th October to Sunday, 30th October 2016
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below.
Published on Friday 21 October 2016 at 3:12 pm
A SERIES of spooky movies will be showing at a free event organised by Blackburn Market later this month to kick start the Halloween weekend.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Halloween | Spooktacular
Published on Tuesday 18 October 2016 at 1:36 pm
Blackburn has been named as one of the country’s best high streets by being shortlisted in the third annual Great British High Street competition.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 13 October 2016 at 12:28 pm
A host of sci-fi stars, costumed characters and film and television props will fill King George’s Hall as part of the Blackburn’s first comic convention which takes place on Saturday 26th November.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Comic-Con | King George's Hall
Published on Saturday 8 October 2016 at 1:57 pm
Steam Sunday, which was due to take place in Blackburn Town Centre this Sunday 9th October, has had to be cancelled.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Steam Sunday
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 1:34 pm
Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer finalists in the ITV Britain’s Got Talent show have been announced as star guests taking part in a special sci-fi themed Christmas light switch on and dance show in Blackburn.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 11:36 am
PLANS for a large-scale festive street fair have been unveiled by Blackburn’s Business Improvement District (BID) as part of the Blackburn BIG Christmas campaign.
Filed under: BIG Christmas Street Fair | Blackburn Bid
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 11:23 am
A collection of vintage vehicles will be rolling into Blackburn this weekend as Steam Sunday returns for the second year-running.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Steam Sunday
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 11:08 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 10th October to Sunday, 23rd October 2016.
Published on Friday 30 September 2016 at 11:56 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 3rd October to Sunday, 9th October 2016.
Published on Thursday 29 September 2016 at 2:43 pm
Drivers caught using bus lanes in Blackburn and Darwen could face a £60 fine when new enforcement cameras go live on Saturday, October 1.
Filed under: Bus Lane Enforcement | Pennine Reach
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 2:40 pm
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony opened a new pop-up charity shop run by Lancashire Mind at The Mall in Blackburn.
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 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.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Phil Riley
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 Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 3:34 pm
Spicy food lovers can enjoy an array of tastes, smells and colours at Blackburn Market’s Spice Festival this weekend.
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 1:14 pm
A special service is taking place to celebrate a memorial garden in Blackburn.
The service on Thursday, September 1 will see the Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev.
Filed under: Bishop of Blackburn | Councillor | Memorial Garden | Phil Riley | Wainwright Way
Published on Friday 26 August 2016 at 12:17 pm
Drivers caught using bus lanes in Blackburn and Darwen could face a £60 fine when new enforcement cameras are introduced in September.
Filed under: Bus Lane Enforcement | Councillor | Pennine Reach | Phil Riley
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 Friday 19 August 2016 at 12:16 pm
On Saturday 20th August, it’s a bumper day in Darwen – with both Darwen Gala & Darwen 1940s Day providing lots of fun & entertainment for all the family.
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 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 Wednesday 3 August 2016 at 9:59 am
A series of kids’ movies are set to be streamed on a pop-up outdoor cinema in Blackburn later this week.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | pop-up cinema
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 Tuesday 26 July 2016 at 11:49 am
Beach lovers from Blackburn will be able to enjoy all the fun of the seaside this summer without having to leave the town.
Filed under: Blackburn Beach | Blackburn Bid | council | summer
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 Wednesday 20 July 2016 at 10:34 am
Business leaders met to hear about the benefits of doing business in Blackburn and Darwen.
The breakfast debate at Blackburn Cathedral featured two panel discussions about investment in town centres and road infrastructure, new investment opportunities and schemes to ensure young people have the right skills and are workplace-ready when they leave education.
Filed under: Brian Bailey | Cathedral Quarter
Published on Tuesday 19 July 2016 at 11:20 am
A free Kids’ Concert featuring live performances, puppet shows and balloon entertainment will bring free family fun to Blackburn Town Centre on Saturday, 23rd July.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | CBeebies | Kid's Concert
