Darwen Town Centre | The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

Darwen’s ‘Wheel of fortune!

Published on Thursday 27 March 2025 at 11:59 am

When this giant wheel appeared in Darwen Market Square in February, it had us all in a spin!

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Say goodbye to summer with a weekend of family fun in Darwen

Published on Friday 30 August 2024 at 9:55 am

It might be the last weekend of the summer holidays, but there is still time to have fun!

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Shop Darwen This Christmas!

Published on Wednesday 9 December 2020 at 5:07 pm

Things are looking up for Darwen Town Centre with the reopening of more retail across the town following the ending of the second national lockdown.

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Weekend road closure in Darwen to promote social distancing at bars & restaurants

Published on Tuesday 11 August 2020 at 9:04 am

Town centre roads in Darwen will be closed at weekends to enable restaurants, bars and pubs to set up seating outside.

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New Peregrine Falcon sculpture lands in Darwen

Published on Friday 10 May 2019 at 2:57 pm

The striking centrepiece of Darwen town centre’s £1.5m transformation has been craned in to position.

Residents watched on as the impressive sculpture depicting a majestic Peregrine Falcon was transported through the town centre to the site of the new Market Square.

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Council bids for high street funds to boost Darwen

Published on Thursday 28 March 2019 at 10:18 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council has put in a bid for part of the Government’s new £675m Future High Streets Fund to support town centres responding to economic change.

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Plans follow calls for new public space in the heart of Darwen

Published on Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 1:53 pm

An initial plan for a new public space in the ‘Heart of Darwen’ has been revealed following calls for an open area to hold events.

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What’s On June 29th – July 5th 2015

Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 4:33 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 29th June to Sunday 5th July 2015.

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Armed Forces Day Flag Raised

Published on Tuesday 23 June 2015 at 4:14 pm

Dozens gathered yesterday (22/06/2015) for the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag as Blackburn with Darwen stopped to show their support for the sacrifices and vital work the armed forces undertake every day.

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Shop local this Saturday

Published on Wednesday 3 December 2014 at 3:01 pm

Shoppers are being urged to shop local and support our market traders and independent retailers on Saturday, December 6th.

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What’s On November 17th – 23rd 2014

Published on Friday 14 November 2014 at 5:55 pm

Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 17th November to Sunday 23rd November 2014.

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Stars light up Blackburn and Darwen for Christmas

Published on Thursday 16 October 2014 at 9:21 am

Visitors to this year’s Christmas lights switch in Blackburn will be seeing double !

X factor twins Jedward – otherwise known as John and Edward Grimes – will be flicking the switch on November 20 outside the town hall in King William Street.

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