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King George’s Hall back in action after £13.5m makeover
King George’s Hall has welcomed audiences back for the first time after its £13.5m transformation, with Blackburn People’s Choir staging the venue’s first show after the works.
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New Discover Darwen website launched to showcase town’s events, shops and attractions
A new Discover Darwen website has gone live, bringing together what’s on, where to eat, where to shop and other key information about the town in one place.
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Lancashire transport body names Karen Cassar as new director
The Lancashire Combined County Authority has appointed Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport. She says the role is a homecoming, while the authority says she will help lead major transport delivery in the county.
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Blackburn Bishop launches urgent appeal after 10,000 flee fighting in South Sudan link diocese
An emergency appeal has been launched in Blackburn after violence in the Diocese of Liwolo in South Sudan forced around 10,000 people to flee to the cathedral compound for shelter.
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Residents asked to back plan for Corporation Park Conservatory
Blackburn with Darwen Council is asking people to have their say on the future of Corporation Park Conservatory after more than 1,500 responses to last year’s consultation.
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Top Attractions and Things to Do in Blackburn | What’s On In Blackburn
Top Attractions and Things to Do in Blackburn Nestled on the edge of the beautiful West Pennine Moors, Blackburn offers a fantastic mix of history, culture, family attractions, and outdoor…
Blackburn Pride marks five years with parade, stage show and town centre celebration
Blackburn Pride Festival returns on Saturday 20 June for its fifth year, with a parade from Cathedral Square, live performances, community stalls and entertainment outside the Town Hall until 6pm.
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Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas wins national award for work on county lines and knife crime
Blackburn author and educator Christina Gabbitas has picked up a national special achievement award after using books, poetry and school workshops to help young people speak out about county lines exploitation and knife crime.
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- More than 400 nominations narrowed down to Volunteer Awards finalists in Blackburn with Darwen
by Ian Holmes on October 2, 2026 at 10:02 pmBlackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS have revealed the finalists for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards, after more than 400 nominations across eight categories. To read the full story, visit
- Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centreon October 2, 2026 at 7:06 am
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 185.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you. To read the full story, visit
- Whalley Old Road full closure & improvement worksby Ian Holmes on October 1, 2026 at 1:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council says planned highways works on Whalley Old Road will start with temporary traffic lights before a longer closure later in the scheme. To read the full story, visit
- £270,000 awarded to Blackburn with Darwen Council for three playgroundsby Ian Holmes on October 1, 2026 at 1:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has secured funding to improve three playgrounds after a consultation with local residents, parents and children. To read the full story, visit
- Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centreon October 1, 2026 at 7:06 am
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 185.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you. To read the full story, visit
