Published on Tuesday 21 December 2021 at 12:41 pm
As Christmas Day approaches, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan, CBE and Mayor, Cllr Derek Hardman are sending special Christmas wishes to all residents in the borough and beyond.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas greetings | Mayor of Blackburn
Published on Monday 17 December 2018 at 9:43 am
Hundreds of people turned out at the weekend to enjoy Blackburn’s Festival of Light.
The crowds braved torrential rain to watch the 7th annual Festival of Light – which included a parade from Ainsworth Street to the Town Hall Square – where there were fire performances, light installations and a spectacular fireworks display.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Festival of Light | Mayor of Blackburn
Published on Monday 26 November 2018 at 11:31 am
Thousands of people turned out to watch ‘amazing’ Grace Davies switch-on Blackburn’s Christmas lights.
Local girl Grace provided the ‘X Factor’ on the night as the crowds braced the cold to kick off the town’s bumper festive countdown.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Big Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On | Grace Davies | Mayor of Blackburn
Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 1:36 pm
A special Remembrance Concert is being held in Blackburn to mark the 100 years since the Armistice was signed.
Filed under: King George's Hall | Mayor of Blackburn | Remembrance Concert | World War One Commemorations
Published on Friday 9 March 2018 at 9:41 am
Help to ‘Fly the Flag’ this Commonwealth Day in Blackburn.
People in Commonwealth countries all across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, and the Pacific will commemorate the special day on Monday, March 12.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Colin Rigby | Commonwealth Day 2018 | Councillor | Mayor of Blackburn
Published on Tuesday 23 January 2018 at 10:07 am
A moving ceremony to remember all victims of genocide, oppression and torture will be held in January.
Filed under: Colin Rigby | Councillor | Derek Estill | Holocaust Memorial Day 2018 | Interfaith Forum | Mayor of Blackburn | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 14 July 2017 at 12:35 pm
Blackburn will be turning red, white and blue tomorrow during the “The Great British High Street Party” to celebrate the town’s double win in the national Great British High Street Awards.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Civic Reception | Colin Rigby | Councillor | Great British High Street awards | Mayor of Blackburn | Mohammed Khan
