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Weekly overnight M65 Junction 5 closures set to start in May
Weekly overnight closures at M65 Junction 5 are due to begin on 11 May and are expected to run until September as part of the ongoing improvement scheme.
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Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
Blackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 149.9p to 167.9p within 7 miles of Blackburn town centre. See the cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel prices near you.
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Blackburn Spiral set for comeback as Cathedral Square visitor attraction
A much-missed Blackburn landmark could be making a surprise return – not as a bridge or walkway, but as a brand new “heritage attraction” in the heart of Cathedral Square.
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First-time buyer exclusive event and incentives available in Blackburn
A first-time buyer package has launched in Blackburn, with an exclusive event to follow at Sunnybower Meadow on 28th and 29th March. First-time buyers will receive £1,000 towards legal […]
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Watch the moment bedroom furniture is dumped over a fence in Blackburn – council appeals to public
CCTV footage shows someone throwing bedroom furniture over a fence onto private property in Blackburn. The Council is asking: do you recognise them?
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Council and police carry out late-night taxi and private hire checks in Blackburn with Darwen
Twenty taxi and private hire vehicles were stopped and inspected during a late-night joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire Police, with penalty points issued to five drivers.
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Something About George heads to Blackburn Empire for one-night tribute to George Harrison
A live tribute to George Harrison is coming to Blackburn Empire for one night only – featuring My Sweet Lord, Something, Got My Mind Set on You and more, performed live with the story behind the music.
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The Fairest Panto of Them All Opens This Weekend in Blackburn
Christmas magic arrives in Blackburn this weekend as the Blackburn Empire Theatre raises the curtain on its spectacular new pantomime, Snow White.
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- Blackburn fuel prices today – cheapest and most expensive unleaded and diesel within 7 miles of the town centre
on October 3, 2026 at 7:06 amBlackburn fuel prices today: local unleaded ranges from 169.9p to 179.9p 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
- Bishop of Blackburn to tackle muddy assault course for Sudan appealby Ian Holmes on October 2, 2026 at 11:03 pm
The Bishop of Blackburn and other clergy will wear dog collars as they scramble through mud at Whitehough Outdoor Centre, raising money for a Harvest appeal supporting healthcare in South Sudan. To read the full story, visit
- More than 400 nominations narrowed down to Volunteer Awards finalists in Blackburn with Darwenby Ian Holmes on October 2, 2026 at 10:02 pm
Blackburn 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
- 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
