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 Friday 29 May 2026 at 4:35 pm
A Blackburn author and educator has received a national award in recognition of her efforts to empower young people to speak out about county lines exploitation and knife crime.
Filed under: Brayden Hartley | Children's literature festival | Christina Gabbitas
Published on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 12:29 pm
The legendary author and poet, Michael Rosen, is set to headline Blackburn with Darwen’s hugely successful Children’s & Young People’s Literature Festival which starts on June 8.
Published on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 4:02 pm
Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas is adapting her popular book – Believe in Magic – into a play.
Filed under: Christina Gabbitas | KGH | King George's Hall | Theatre
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 Thursday 15 May 2025 at 3:59 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Literature Festival will return to the borough for the 8th time next month.
Filed under: Children's literature festival | childrens lit fest | Christina Gabbitas
