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December 2023

• Blackburn Festival of Lights set for tipis takeover!05/12/2023

  On Saturday 16th December, ‘Share Your Light’ will feature Blackburn Festival of Light drummers, walkabout performers and light…

November 2023

• Blackburn’s fired up for Christmas with Winter Wonderland tipis!07/11/2023

  Blackburn’s fired up for Christmas with Winter Wonderland tipis!

  Blackburn’s stunning Cathedral Quarter is set to be transformed into…

October 2023

• Deputy Mayor joins the launch of 2023 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal30/10/2023

  The Poppy Appeal officially launched in Blackburn town centre today with a poignant window display decorated by local volunteers.

  The Deputy…

• N-Trance set to headline Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On!18/10/2023

  Get ready to set your Christmas spirit free at the Darwen lights switch on with headline act, N-Trance!

  One of the biggest selling UK…

• Blackburn Market food hall is ‘thrice as nice!’17/10/2023

  If you’re in the market for seriously good food, then we have just the place for you!

  Blackburn Market has just expanded the…

August 2023

• The Gruffalo to attend official launch of Waterstones in The Mall Blackburn01/08/2023

  The doors have opened on The Mall Blackburn’s new Waterstones store and the Gruffalo has confirmed he will be attending the official…

July 2023

• Counting down the days until Ribble Valley International Piano Week 2023 begins…07/07/2023

  Counting down the days until Ribble Valley International Piano Week 2023 begins…

   

  Dates: 12 - 15 July 2023

  Venue: The…

March 2023

• Helen Skelton Opens GO Outdoors Store in Blackburn28/03/2023

  A newly refurbished GO Outdoors store was officially opened today, Saturday 4th March, by TV presenter and outdoor enthusiast Helen Skelton…

February 2023

• 02/02/2023

  THE NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MAKING RETURNS JULY 2023!

  The fifth edition of the National Festival of Making weekend will return to…

December 2022

• Exploring Lancashire by Rail - A walk from Darwen14/12/2022

  Exploring Lancashire by Rail - A walk from Darwen

  Exploring Lancashire by Rail is a series of films commissioned by Community Rail…

• RICKY GROVES AS FLESHCREEP AT BLACKBURN EMPIRE PANTO02/12/2022

  RICKY GROVES AS FLESHCREEP!

  Due to ill health, Tom Roberts can no longer appear in this year’s production of Jack & The Beanstalk.…

November 2022

• Finch Bakery bringing Sweet Treats to Blackburn Shopping Centre23/11/2022

  Finch Bakery bringing tantalising treats to The Mall Blackburn

  The Mall Blackburn is set to become home to a Finch Bakery store in an exciting…

• AJ set to make Blackburn’s Christmas light switch on ‘Strictly’ spectacular!07/11/2022

  AJ set to make Blackburn’s Christmas light switch on ‘Strictly’ spectacular!

  Dance fever is set to sweep through Blackburn…

September 2022

• Local events planned to mark the proclamation of new King10/09/2022

  Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be national and local proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch,…

• Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 1926 - 202209/09/2022

  Following the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has released the…

July 2022

• Ribble Valley International Piano Festival is back! 09/07/2022

  Superstar pianists from around the world to play Yamaha’s new generation CFX in one of its very first UK public concerts - in Blackburn at…

May 2022

• Platinum Arty Party in Blackburn!27/05/2022

  The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with Blackburn BID to bring a Platinum Arty Party to the town to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty…

February 2022

• Fun Island Fun Fair in Blackburn this half term! 02/02/2022

  Visiting a brewery might not be your usual day out with the kids but this February half term, Blackburn’s Old Thwaites Brewery will be…

• Get set for the brand new production for 2022 from Coldplace02/02/2022

  Get set for the brand new production for 2022 from Coldplace, the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay,on their biggest UK tour to date, and…

September 2021

• King George’s Hall: ‘Walls have Ears’ Celebrating 100 Years08/09/2021

  In July 1913, the foundation stone of King George’s Hall was laid by King George V. After part of the still-under-construction building was…

• STAR CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE BEST PANTOMIME OF THEM ALL!08/09/2021

  MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL…

  STAR CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE BEST PANTOMIME OF THEM ALL!

  Shone Productions Ltd presents Blackburn’s…

August 2021

• Ask Me Point returns to The Mall Blackburn18/08/2021

  Ask Me Point returns to The Mall Blackburn

  - bigger, better and 'greener' than ever

  Following the easing of COVID…

• THE DRIFTERS are coming to Blackburn in 2021 UK tour16/08/2021

  The Drifters have announced their return to the stage with over 100 UK tour dates in 2021, performing all their classic hits from the last six…

July 2021

• Welcome Back to Blackburn 10/07/2021

  Families across Lancashire are being invited to enjoy a weekend of amazing feel-good music shows to welcome you safely back into Blackburn…

• The show will go on for King George’s Hall10/07/2021

  The heart of Blackburn is looking forward to beating once again as Covid restrictions continue to ease.

  Neil Dagnall, Venues Operations Manager at…

March 2021

• Press Release of (RE)VIEW22/03/2021

  (RE)VIEW is the culminating group project by five emerging artists; Amelia Baron, Christian Bell, Susan Brazendale, Francis Martin and Kym Westall,…

December 2020

• Reindeer missing in The Mall!10/12/2020

  Santa is sending out an SOS after his reindeer escaped in The Mall Blackburn!

  The nine naughty reindeer are scattered across the…

October 2020

• Blackburn & Darwen venues receive life line grant from Government's Culture Recovery Fund 21/10/2020

  King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre have been awarded £364,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture…

• Blackburn’s Empire Theatre receives lifeline funding from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund21/10/2020

  Blackburn Empire Theatre has today received has today been awarded £108,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture…

September 2020

• “Save Our Theatres”14/09/2020

  Local Venues are at the forefront of national campaign to “Save Our Theatres”

  Blackburn and Darwen are at the forefront of a…

• The Mall Blackburn thanks shoppers! 03/09/2020

  The Mall Blackburn is giving shoppers the chance to win a £250 shopping spree as well as a whole host of other prizes to say thank you for…

May 2020

• The Show Must Go On, as Local Venues Launch “Lockdown Live”11/05/2020

  Two local theatres are keeping us entertained, even while the doors are closed.

  King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are…

April 2020

• Acid House Flashback Launch28/04/2020

  FLASHBACK LAUNCHED TODAY!

  A New

• Discover Blackburn museum online27/04/2020

  Blackburn museum has started to digitise some of its collection, offering informative and educational videos on exhibits via YouTube, to help…

• News from Ribble Valley International Piano Week 22/04/2020

  RVIPW April 2020 Newsletter

  Hello all,

  I do hope you and your loved ones are keeping well and coping with lockdown quarantine restrictions. If…

• Local Theatres’ virtual What’s On Guide – Everything from Comedy to Opera15/04/2020

  Although shows are being rescheduled due to coronavirus, the team at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are busy…

• Market Traders joined together to keep Food Supplies Moving14/04/2020

  Blackburn Market’s food traders received hundreds of orders in less than 24 hours, when a new online ordering system was launched in record…

March 2020

• Blackburn Empire Theatre – Announcement18/03/2020

  After this week’s announcement from the Government that social distancing is now required and that people should avoid public buildings…

• Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival 2020 - Announcement18/03/2020

  It is with much regret that we announce the postponement of the Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival planned for June this year.

  Following the…

• Martin Roscoe and Friends: A world-class piano festival on the doorstep to the Ribble Valley16/03/2020

  Dates: Thursday 15th – Saturday 18th July 2019

  Venue: The Croston Theatre, Westholme School, Meins Rd., Blackburn, BB2…

February 2020

• World Book Day bonanza at The Mall Blackburn25/02/2020

  (Picture: Ella Garner age 4 from Blackburn with Ask Me Point assistant Amy Brennan)

  The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with the organisers…

• Sing Together brings hundreds of voices and thousands of visitors to Blackburn20/02/2020

  The annual Sing Together concert series returns for a record breaking run this March at King George’s Hall.

  The event, which is…

• Free February Fun at The Mall17/02/2020

  There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained at The Mall Blackburn this February half-term with a whole host of free ‘make and…

• Brickburn named finalist for retail award.06/02/2020

  Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to have been named as a finalist in the ‘Retail District’…

November 2019

• Cracking Christmas in store at The Mall!28/11/2019

  The Mall Blackburn is ready for the most wonderful time of the year!

  Preparations started in early spring and the finishing touches are…

• High hopes for Blackburn’s Teddy Bear Mountain! 22/11/2019

  A Blackburn based community interest company is appealing for donations to help build a giant Teddy Bear Mountain for vulnerable children this…

• It’s Purple Tuesday in The Mall Blackburn!12/11/2019

  Following the success of 2018’s inaugural Purple Tuesday campaign, The Mall Blackburn is once again joining retailers across the nation to mark…

October 2019

• A Blossoming Partnership for National Company with Local Roots30/10/2019

  The HEADLINE sponsor for the Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival, which returns in 2020, has been announced.

  Family company and nationally…

• Special delivery of magic at Santa’s Fantastical Post Office17/10/2019

  The Mall Blackburn is promising an unforgettable experience for children this Christmas and the elves are already busy behind the scenes.

  A…

September 2019

• adidas announces SPEZIAL Blackburn charity trainer12/09/2019

  adidas has announced a limited edition Blackburn SPEZIAL trainer.

  The new shoe will be launched at a SPEZIAL exhibition in the town next month…

• Adidas Spezial trainers exhibition announced for Blackburn05/09/2019

  Darwen’s adidas brand consultant and adidas SPEZIAL designer, Gary Aspden is set to present an exhibition of 1000 shoes from his own…

August 2019

• Blackburn to welcome New Regular Artisan Markets to Town30/08/2019

  Blackburn Market is excited to welcome a new town centre shopping experience to Ainsworth Street beginning on Saturday 7th September.

  Every…

• Free family fun day at Darwen Market Square16/08/2019

  Have you been enjoying the ‘Let’s Make’ sessions at Blackburn and Darwen Markets this summer?

  If so, we’ve got great…

July 2019

• "Brickburn’ to host world’s first PAW Patrol brick trail30/07/2019

  #PAW Patrol fans will be able to meet their favourite characters this summer – as Blackburn hosts the world’s first PAW Patrol brick…

• One Great Day kicks off weeks of fun!16/07/2019

  The Mall Blackburn is starting the summer in style while raising money for charity with its One Great Day celebrations!

  It will join 200 shopping…

• Food fortnight full of free tasty treats!11/07/2019

  The Mall Blackburn is cooking up plans for a fortnight of fabulous food festivities!

  Kicking off on Saturday 13th July 2019 there will be two…

June 2019

• Landmark Flower Festival returns to Blackburn in 2020 05/06/2019

  A spectacular flower festival which attracted thousands of people to Blackburn Cathedral is set to return in June 2020.

  Blackburn…

• Great News - We Have a New Home! 03/06/2019

  Anyone fancy some great news?

  Thanks to support from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Thwaites Brewery we've got the keys and…

April 2019

• Latest News After Devastating Fire Breaks Out At The Bureau 10/04/2019

  This is an extremely difficult newsletter to write and we are sorry to be bringing you such terrible news.

  Many of you will be aware that a…

• WE NEED YOUR VOTE TO WIN £50,000 OF NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING02/04/2019

  Here at Blackburn Festival of Light we are really excited as we have been given the opportunity to secure £50,000 of National Lottery…

March 2019

• Calling all 16 and 17 year olds!23/03/2019

  When was the last time you felt unstoppable? 

  This Summer, mark your calendar with 3 letters, NCS...

  ....and show the…

• LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT: Restricted Rocks Tribute Festival22/03/2019

  Following the announcement that Blackburn's first tribute festival is coming to Witton Country Park this June - Restricted Rocks Tribute…

• Blackburn & Darwen Market’s Present… Let’s MAKE Easter Eggs-travaganza!22/03/2019

  The days are getting lighter for longer, Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner; that can only mean one thing…school…

February 2019

• Restricted Rocks Tribute Festival: The Unmissable Family Event of The Summer 25/02/2019

  Restricted Rocks Tribute Festival is the unmissable family event of the summer – be part of it at Witton Country Park this…

• FREE FEBRUARY HOLIDAY FUN Let’s MAKE at Blackburn and Darwen Markets 09/02/2019

  Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February, 10am – 2pm

  Calling all parents, grandparents, childminders and carers – FREE holiday…

January 2019

• Darwen Tower named a top 10 place to walk in the country08/01/2019

  Darwen Tower has been crowned a top ten great place to walk as recognised by readers of a national newspaper.

  The Tower was highlighted in…

December 2018

• Blackburn’s National Festival of Making scoops prestigious award.10/12/2018

  Blackburn’s National Festival of Making scoops Best Non-Music Festival at the prestigious UK Festival Awards

  Councillor Phil Riley…

November 2018

• The National Festival of Making will return to Blackburn in June 2019 with new dates!27/11/2018

                    15th & 16th June 2019

  After attracting an audience of 40,000 visitors in 2018, a…

• Wonderwood Launches for 201926/11/2018

  Cutting Edge Sounds and a Mesmerising World in the Woods - Wonderwood Launches for 2019

  World-class names from house, bass, grime and techno will…

• ‘Best Christmas experience ever’ back by popular demand!16/11/2018

  The Mall Blackburn is set to welcome what shoppers described as ‘the best Christmas experience ever’ back for 2018.

  Its unique…

• X Factor star set to ‘Grace’ Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on 14/11/2018

  Saturday 24th November, King William Street, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

  Blackburn’s Christmas lights will be switched on this year by the…

• The Mall Blackburn joins countdown to Purple Tuesday08/11/2018

  The Mall Blackburn is set to join retailers across the nation in marking Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first accessible shopping day.

  Tuesday…

• Flower Power! Blackburn celebrates triple award success with Britain in Bloom05/11/2018

  Blackburn was celebrating for the third year running when the town won three awards at the NW Britain in Bloom Awards, which were hosted in Southport…

October 2018

• BLACKBURN'S BIG CHRISTMAS29/10/2018

  Bumper Festive Calendar with Christmas Market, Parades and Dashing Santas

  Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Blackburn BID…

• “Tech or Treat” fun this Half-Term in Blackburn Market19/10/2018

  Blackburn Market is dusting away any signs of Hallowe’en cobwebs this Half-term with FREE hi-tech workshops for kids in the Market.

  The…

• Half Term & Halloween Fun in the Libraries 11/10/2018

  Pumpkin themed family craft sessions

  With Hallowe'en just around the corner, there's fun for all the family at our Pumpkin themed family…

• A Spectacular Season of Classics at King George's Hall 11/10/2018

  King George’s Hall presents a spectacular programme of worldwide acclaimed performers for a brand-new season for Blackburn Classics…

• Come and enjoy some Free Halloween Fun! 11/10/2018

  There will be some frighteningly good fun happening at The Mall this Halloween!

  Join us from Monday 22nd till Sunday 28th October in…

August 2018

• ROLL UP ROLL UP! All the Fun of the Fair this September25/08/2018

  Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce the Blackburn Vintage Carnival. Coming to town on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd…

• Laurie Lee: The Lost Recordings this September at Darwen Library Theatre 18/08/2018

  This September at Darwen Library Theatre, film-maker David Parker will introduce the lost recordings of one…

July 2018

• easyCoffee heads to Darwen Leisure Centre 27/07/2018

  Coffee chain, easyCoffee, is set to continue its expansion across East Lancashire with a store at heart of Darwen within Darwen Leisure Centre…

• Fabulous free summer of fun at The Mall!09/07/2018

  The Mall Blackburn is gearing up for a sensational summer packed with fantastic free activities to keep the little ones busy!

  First up, from…

• Darwen Market Presents…Brambles East Band Showcase06/07/2018

  Performance in Darwen Market Square, Thursday 19 July 11am 

  Darwen Market is delighted to present Brambles East Band Showcase on Thursday 19…

June 2018

• Let the battle against loneliness commence!27/06/2018

  The Mall Blackburn’s inaugural Community Catch Up is set to be a bumper event with support coming in from across Lancashire.

  Taking…

• Get on your bike for the launch of the new Weavers Wheel cycle route23/06/2018

  A one day cycling festival is being held to celebrate the launch of the Weavers Wheel, a new 26km cycling route encircling Blackburn town centre…

• Luke Concannon Plus Guests at Darwen Library Theatre 21/06/2018

  This July, Luke Concannon, the man who gave Ed Sheeran work experience in the music industry, brings his acoustic set to Darwen Library Theatre…

• Unveiling WW1 Memorial18/06/2018

  The unveiling of this very special Memorial is on Sunday 1st July 2018 at 3pm (assembling at the Cemetery from 2.30pm) which appropriately…

May 2018

• THE MALL BLACKBURN TO LEND LOTS OF HANDS DURING VOLUNTEERS' WEEK31/05/2018

  Management and staff at The Mall Blackburn are all set to support national Volunteers’ Week from the 1st to the 7th June by…

• NEW COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDER TEAM AT THE MALL31/05/2018

  Three members of The Mall’s security team have completed training to become fully qualified Community First Responders with North West…

• ‘Blues Monday’ – celebrate with Rovers in Blackburn town centre01/05/2018

  Rovers supporters are invited to celebrate with the newly-promoted team at a special appearance at One Cathedral Square on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th…

April 2018

• Darwen Market Welcomes the Makers of Market Square19/04/2018

  New Craft and Vintage Fair to come to Darwen Market Square, part of Darwen Live Events, 26th May 10am – 4pm

   Laura and Dave Johnson of…

• Help Blackburn Cathedral land a lottery grant16/04/2018

  People are being urged to help Blackburn Cathedral secure almost £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to reveal its…

• Circus! Music! The National Festival of Making’s Performance Programme Revealed…06/04/2018

  Saturday, 12th  – Sunday, 13th May 2018

  FREE

  Blackburn, Lancashire (Various Town Centre Locations)

  The sound of music and the…

• Renowned storyteller to perform in Blackburn in shape-shifting show06/04/2018

  Emily Hennessey & Sheema Mukherjee, “Kali - The Story of the World’s Wildest Goddess”

  The Bureau, Blackburn - Saturday 28…

March 2018

• 25 VENUES IN 25 HOURS CHALLENGE TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF RACE FOR LIFE20/03/2018

  CANCER Research UK’s Race for Life team is celebrating quarter of a century of the popular fundraiser by aiming to visit  all 25 race…

• Have a Cracking Easter at The Mall Blackburn 19/03/2018

  Spring into Easter with an eggciting line-up of fun family-friendly activities at The Mall Blackburn!

  Shoppers of all ages are invited to hop…

• Get a “Smiggle’ on to visit new store at The Mall Blackburn!08/03/2018

  International fashion-forward stationery brand Smiggle has selected The Mall Blackburn as its first East Lancashire location as its expansion plans…

• Appeal launched for new statue08/03/2018

  International Women’s Day has been chosen to launch a funding campaign for new piece of public art in Blackburn to celebrate one of the…

February 2018

• Happy Bubbletines Day! 15/02/2018

  Yes we have gone bubble mad here at East Lancashire Hospice and you'll BURST with excitement when you realise why. 

  For the first…

• Introducing McNally Music Tuition's brand new Sunday Sessions! 08/02/2018

January 2018

• Pennine Lancashire Community Safety Partnership need your views! 31/01/2018

  Your experiences and perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour in Blackburn with Darwen are being sought by Pennine Lancashire Community Safety…

• Free gifts galore at The Mall Blackburn! 31/01/2018

  The Mall Blackburn and its retailers are sharing the love in time for the most romantic day of the year!

  From Thursday 1st February until…

• Blackburn Youth Zone new partnership with Children's University . 23/01/2018

  Blackburn Youth Zone are delighted to be recognised by Children's University, a national initiative that encourages children and young people…

• Blackburn to host V&A textile treasures23/01/2018

  Four textile panels by some of the 20th Century’s greatest textile designers have gone on show at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.

  On loan…

• Try a Health Walk to get 2018 off to a good start. 13/01/2018

  Blackburn with Darwen Re:Fresh Team have just launched their new Health Walks programme

  The Health Walks are perfect for anyone just starting on…

• Celebrate International Women's Day 2018 11/01/2018

  Special tribute will be made to women past and present who have contributed to the success of Blackburn and Darwen as part of International…

• American Wrestling at King George's Hall! 08/01/2018

  Boo the bad guys! Cheer the good guys! Fans will have the chance to witness the passion of dedicated athletes perfecting their craft…

December 2017

• Lighting up Blackburn with the spirit of Christmas18/12/2017

  Blackburn's Christmas celebrations enjoyed by thousands of people

  Saturday's Community Carol Service and Festival of Light have proved a…

• ‘Get here early!' is the message to visitors coming into Blackburn for the annual Festival of Light on Saturday15/12/2017

  Community Civic Carol Service followed by Spectacular Festival of Light

  ‘Get here…

• (The National Festival of) Making a Difference in Blackburn13/12/2017

  Blackburn town centre played host to the first National Festival of Making in 2017, but what impact did it have for the town?

  The festival set…

• Record breaking Beauty and the Beast 11/12/2017

  King George's Hall is set for a record breaking pantomime season with the dazzling Beauty and the Beast.

  Stageworks Worldwide Production sees…

November 2017

• Grace Davies- X Factor Homecoming Show in Blackburn27/11/2017

  Blackburn’s Grace Davies is through to the final of X Factor – after wowing judges with yet another original song.

  The…

• Blackburn's All Fired Up for Christmas24/11/2017

  Blackburn's All Fired Up for Christmas

  "Blackburn's Fire Garden and Christmas Lights Switch On"

  Saturday 25th November 2017 -…

• Blackburn Youth Zone holds Christmas Family Fun Day Family Fun Day22/11/2017

  Join Blackburn Youth Zone’s Christmas Family Fun day for FREE Saturday 25th November from 12pm until 4pm.

  Young people who attend Blackburn…

• Wonder awaits in Santa’s Magical Workshop        13/11/2017

   

  The Mall Blackburn is inviting little shoppers to experience the magic of Christmas in Santa’s Workshop.

  Rather than just…

October 2017

• Blackburn wins floral Gold for Britain in Bloom30/10/2017

  Blackburn Town Centre is celebrating after scooping a Gold Award in this year's Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) national Britain in Bloom…

• Wicked Week of Frightfully Free Fun at The Mall18/10/2017

  Shoppers at The Mall Blackburn can be sure of a ghoulishly good time this Halloween half term!

  A giant wizard, mysterious magicians, a Heebie…

• Christmas Party on the Market and Street Feast12/10/2017

  A bumper Christmas market shopping experience with a festive street feast is promised for Blackburn Town Centre as event organisers at the Blackburn…

• Lancashire Tourism sector hits 67 million visitors11/10/2017

  On  Friday 6th October 2017, Marketing Lancashire revealed the latest annual tourism figures have risen +4.5% to 67 million, jobs in the…

September 2017

• Doctor in the House for Blackburn's Second Comic Con20/09/2017

  Organisers of the Blackburn Comic Con have announced that Colin Baker, the sixth doctor in the long running BBC Series Dr Who will be coming to King…

• Blackburn's Blooming great idea brings new BID members15/09/2017

• Scottish Legends Roll into Blackburn 05/09/2017

  Tartan scarves at the ready as Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown rolls into Blackburn this October…

• Help fund Fun Palaces at The Bureau in October 201702/09/2017

  Last year The Bureau, Blackburn (bureaublackburn.co.uk) managed to secure funding to enable us to take part in a nationwide event called Fun Palaces…

August 2017

• Outdoor clothing retailer makes Blackburn debut! 30/08/2017

  The Mall Blackburn has welcomed one of the UK’s most successful outdoor clothing retailers, Trespass, in another town first.

   Now…

• ‘Game Zone to launch at Blackburn Youth Zone’09/08/2017

  Blackburn Youth Zone and gaming giants ‘GAME’ have teamed up to provide a new and exciting gaming space for young people of the Borough,…

July 2017

• Abstractionism Exhibition & Live Music Opening Event25/07/2017

  ‘Abstractionism Exhibition & Live Music Opening Event’

   at 

  The Bureau Centre for Arts, St John’s Church,25…

• OPENING DATE CONFIRMED FOR NEW TRAMPOLINE PARK IN BLACKBURN19/07/2017

  Site due to open on 29th July 2017

  Flip Out, the fastest-growing trampoline park operator in the world, have confirmed their new site in Blackburn…

• Christmas Spectacular's Beastly role for Pop Star and Voice winner Kevin 19/07/2017

  King George's Hall have announced pop star and The Voice UK 2016 winner Kevin Simm as the star for this year's pantomime and Christmas…

• Blackburn Youth Zone’s ‘6 week Summer Holiday Club’17/07/2017

  Early Bird Offer: £40 for a full week when booked before 21st July 2017.

  If you're looking to keep the children busy during the 6…

June 2017

• ONE GREAT DAY had by all!28/06/2017

  The Mall Blackburn raised £150 for two deserving charities by hosting ‘ONE GREAT DAY’ on Saturday 24th June!

  The donations will…

• Move More Taster Sessions at Witton Park28/06/2017

  Moving More to Help Cope & Recover from the Negative Effects of Cancer

  Cancer…

• BLACKBURN'S BIG NIGHT OUT21/06/2017

  Celebrating 1973: The Year Bowie Came to Blackburn

  King George's Hall (KGH), Saturday July 8th

  In the 70s Blackburn's King…

• BGT Star Sings to Celebrate Blackburn’s Championship Win16/06/2017

  Businesses are being briefed to wave flags, bring out the bunting and raise the red, white and blue for Blackburn as the town centre…

• Great Get Together 12/06/2017

  Big neighbourhood celebrations will be taking place all over the borough in June as part of an exciting national project.

  This summer, on June…

• Dinosaurs start to descend on Blackburn01/06/2017

  The Mall Blackburn’s mega monster celebration got off to a ‘roar’some start Wednesday, 31st May.

  Dastardly dinosaurs have…

May 2017

• Volunteer Week - a week of events to celebrate the contribution of our Volunteers15/05/2017

  Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK – and…

• New Blackburn exhibition to host ancient art from the British Museum12/05/2017

  Music of Courtly India is a new British Museum Partnership Spotlight loan, coming to Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery from the end of June.

  The…

April 2017

• National Festival of Making Free Family Festival 24/04/2017

  The National Festival of Making is a FREE family festival where people of all ages can see, try, taste and hear things they’ll have never…

• DEBENHAMS TO HOST GALA EVENING AT THE MALL BLACKBURN12/04/2017

  Debenhams is hosting a charity Gala Evening at The Mall Blackburn to increase awareness of the ‘Look Good, Feel Better’ campaign, which…

• Pure Gym Blackburn launch Wellbeing Walks from The Mall Blackburn12/04/2017

  Pure Gym Blackburn is launching a new initiative to get the people of Blackburn moving.

  Free, monthly ‘Wellbeing Walks’ start on…

• There’s no place like “Dome” as BID launch Street Fairs for Blackburn04/04/2017

  Blackburn Business Improvement District have revealed that visitors to a new series of street fairs will be able to enjoy 4K projections in a…

March 2017

• Family theatre show on a wooden cart coming to Lancashire28/03/2017

  Reynard The Fox”, The Fabularium

  Rainhall Centre, Barnoldswick

  Wednesday 12 April - 11.30am, 3pm and 6pm

  The Bureau - Centre…

• The Darkness announce Blackburn Tour Date27/03/2017

  The Darkness have announced a new UK tour with a November date at Blackburn's King George's Hall on Saturday 25th November 2017…

• Tenpin opens new bowl in Blackburn16/03/2017

  On Monday, 27th March 2017, Tenpin will proudly open a bowling centre in Blackburn. 

  Previously owned by another bowling company, the…

• Thrill seekers wanted for first ever Zip Wire at Ewood Park this Mother’s Day!02/03/2017

  Give your Mum an experience she will never forget this Mother’s Day or take the plunge yourself by registering for the first ever zip wire…

February 2017

• Be Bold for Change this International Women’s Day28/02/2017

  Groups and organisations from across Blackburn with Darwen are being bold to make sure International Women’s Day  makes a difference…

• Love Sundays is back at The Mall Blackburn!27/02/2017

  The Mall Blackburn is treating Sunday shoppers to a whole host of FREE gifts worth up to £100 throughout Spring and Summer.

   

  Every…

• A Taste of the Future21/02/2017

  An altogether new concept, bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting young Northcote chefs, allowing them to showcase developing…

• Explore the world with Virtual Reality this February Half Term at The Mall Blackburn09/02/2017

  Little shoppers will be able to explore Mars, Buckingham Palace and the Great Barrier Reef for free this February half term at The Mall…

January 2017

• Charity starts at The Mall Blackburn19/01/2017

  The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for a proactive, not for profit organisation to become its Charity of the Year for 2017.

  After a hugely…

• Blackburn Turtle Bay opening date announced as 12th February18/01/2017

  February suddenly looks a lot brighter as Turtle Bay Caribbean restaurant and bar prepares to roll into Blackburn.

  Turtle Bay is coming to the…

• Contemplating a Legacy18/01/2017

  Artist Julia M. Swarbrick will be showcasing her incredible hand pulled prints created at Blackburn Museum starting this Saturday.

  The exhibition…

• Blackburn Soul Nights Return for 23rd Year! 18/01/2017

  The classic Blackburn Soul Nights return this month bringing the sounds of Northern Soul. Motown and Dance back to King George's Hall.

  Now in…

December 2016

• Super Sales Season at The Mall Blackburn23/12/2016

  The Mall Blackburn is gearing up for a super sales season after another fabulous festive period.

  In line with tradition, the first retailer to…

• The Mall Blackburn achieves WorldHost recognition 21/12/2016

  The Mall Blackburn has gained national recognition for its outstanding customer service after achieving WorldHost status.

  The WorldHost…

• Blackburn's high street crowned best in the country and named Winner of Winners! 13/12/2016

  Blackburn's High Street has been crowned best in the country after winning the ‘Best Town Centre' category and scooping the overall…

• Dazzling December in store at The Mall01/12/2016

  The Mall Blackburn has Christmas all wrapped up with a magical grotto, late night shopping, charity gift-wrapping and a county-wide present appeal…

November 2016

• Blackburn’s new micropub open's it's doors. 30/11/2016

  The Drummer’s Arms on King William Street, opened its doors on Saturday, 26th November and is the latest enterprise from husband and wife…

• Blackburn Lights up the Town as Ted steals the show28/11/2016

  Blackburn’s Christmas Lights were switched on in spectacular fashion last night (Saturday 26th November 2016) when a local man brought an…

• Bumper 12-hour Black Friday at The Mall Blackburn24/11/2016

  The Mall Blackburn has announced extended opening hours for one of the busiest shopping days of the year, with a whole host of amazing deals…

• Remembrance Services10/11/2016

  Remembrance services are being held this week to commemorate the lives lost in the two world wars and other conflicts.

• Local Star’s Pride for Blackburn’s Lights Switch On09/11/2016

  A local YouTube sensation who took the internet by storm capturing the heart of millions with a carpool karaoke video has been given the honour of…

• Coronation Street star joins line up for Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch On02/11/2016

  Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been announced as the latest celebrity to join the line-up for Blackburn’s sci-fi themed…

• Blackburn in Bloom Scoops Gold Award02/11/2016

  Blackburn is celebrating after winning “Gold” at the

October 2016

• Blackburn needs your vote to be Britain’s best high street18/10/2016

  Blackburn has today been named as one of the country’s best high streets by being shortlisted in the third annual Great British High Street…

• The UK’s first National Festival of Making is to be held in Blackburn17/10/2016

  Influential designer Wayne Hemingway MBE is among the organisers of a new festival being launched in Blackburn to celebrate manufacturing,…

• Dancing Storm Troopers to lead a Sci-Fi themed Switch On03/10/2016

  Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer finalists in the ITV Britain’s Got Talent show have been announced as star guests taking part in a…

• Full Steam Ahead for Blackburn Rally 03/10/2016

  A collection of vintage vehicles will be rolling into Blackburn this weekend as Steam Sunday returns for the second year-running.

September 2016

• Beauty bonanza coming to Blackburn! 27/09/2016

  Beauty bonanza coming to Blackburn!

  The Mall Blackburn is making every day beautiful during a special week of fabulous freebies, marvellous…

• Pop Icon Elton John announces Blackburn Show at Ewood Park On 10th June 201721/09/2016

  Ends a spectacular year which included headline performance At BBC Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park And TheApple Music Festival.

  Elton’s First…

• Bicentenary celebration for Eanam Wharf15/09/2016

  Plans are underway for a spectacular celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds to Liverpool canal that turned…

• Charity starts at The Mall Blackburn14/09/2016

  Kind-hearted management at The Mall Blackburn have gone the extra mile for nominated charity Lancashire Mind by donating a shop unit free of…

• Fresh new service at The Mall Blackburn10/09/2016

  The Mall Blackburn has added an innovative dry-cleaning service to its customer offering thanks to a partnership with Accrington based…

• Have your say on the former Apollo Cinema/Exchange Building05/09/2016

• The Clog 200 Challenge 05/09/2016

  The Clog 200 Challenge.

  To celebrate the Leeds Liverpool Canal Bicentenary, Eanam Wharf is attempting to get 200 clog dancers dancing the…

August 2016

• Last chance for beach fun at The Mall Blackburn26/08/2016

  With typical Bank Holiday weather on the way this weekend The Mall Blackburn is urging families to take advantage of its fabulous, free indoor…

• Free tickets for a ride back in time 18/08/2016

  A cavalcade of vintage buses will take over Blackburn’s multi-million-pound Cathedral Quarter in September for this year’s Heritage…

• Fun forecast for The Mall Blackburn11/08/2016

  With temperatures in Lancashire set to hover in the mid teens all week The Mall Blackburn is inviting youngsters to come and enjoy its stunning…

• Summer holiday fun at Blackburn with Darwen Libraries02/08/2016

  If you're looking for low cost activities to keep the children or grandchildren entertained this summer, we have a programme of events…

July 2016

• The Mall Blackburn celebrates completion of £3million project 27/07/2016

  The Mall Blackburn will celebrate the completion of its £3million renovation with the official opening of its new Ainsworth Street entrance…

• Sunshine and sand whatever the weather at The Mall Blackburn25/07/2016

  Grab your sunglasses, dig out your bucket and spade and pop your flip flops on as the great British weather won’t be spoiling your trip to…

• Eid Al-Fitr celebration to take place at The Mall06/07/2016

  The Mall Blackburn is all set to host a celebration for the Eid Al-Fitr Festival on Saturday 9th July.

  Bollywood Dance Performances and…

June 2016

• RVIPW is next month!17/06/2016

  With Peter Donohoe opening this year's Ribble Valley International Piano Week, and Steven Osborne giving the final recital, this year's…

• Blackburn Venue Awarded Certificate of Excellence17/06/2016

  The Thwaites Empire Theatre has been recognised by one of the most prestigious names in travel and has received the 2016 TripAdvisor…

• New Choir is Walking on Sunshine15/06/2016

  A brand new choir has been formed by a group of walkers to add a musical and community element to their regular activities.

• The Mall Blackburn unveils £30k investment in customer service 15/06/2016

  The Mall Blackburn has unveiled a new central customer service point following a £30,000 investment.

  The Ask Me Point has been extended…

• Station to Station Queens 90th Celebration08/06/2016

  Join in the Queen’s Birthday celebrations this weekend

  Stations in East Lancashire will be hosting public events to celebrate the…

May 2016

• The Bard at Blackburn; A Unique Display of Shakespeare’s First Four Folios18/05/2016

  This summer, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery shows for the first time ever, the first four Complete Works of William Shakespeare.

  This…

• The Lancashire Tourism Awards return to Blackburn Cathedral 18/05/2016

  Marketing Lancashire is proud to announce that the Lancashire Tourism Awards will once again take place in Blackburn Cathedral, the…

• A Lunch in Honour of Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday13/05/2016

  On Sunday, June 12th a lunch will be held in the newly opened Café Northcoteat the Cathedral.

• Mr Bloom meet and greet for veggie VIPs10/05/2016

  The Mall Blackburn is giving three Mr Bloom super fans the chance to be on the veggie VIP list to meet the TV favourite. He is due to return to…

• Blackburn Youth Zone's May Holiday Club09/05/2016

  Blackburn Youth Zone’s May Holiday Club just £40 per week.

  If you're looking to keep the children busy during the May school…

• Open the Gate to the Secret Garden 05/05/2016

  Visitors can enjoy an evening of jazz, cocktails and atmospheric lighting at Blackburn Cathedral as part of a major UK Flower Festival.…

April 2016

• Three day Blackburn Beer Festival starts 29th April 23/04/2016

   THREE day Blackburn Beer Festival including over 70 ales, Rugby matches and live music starts Friday 29th April 2016.

• The Mall calls for “Rubbish” Designs15/04/2016

  Lancashire youngsters are being asked to ‘think outside the recycling box’ by coming up with an eye catching design to encourage…

• Blackburn Youth Zone is helping young people to ‘Get A Job’15/04/2016

   Blackburn Youth Zone’s ‘Get A Job’ course is back, bigger and better for 2016, with many young people already registered…

• Restoration Fortnight at the Empire 15/04/2016

  VOLUNTEERS at the Thwaites Empire Theatre are holding a ‘Restoration Fortnight’ with a host of acts performing to raise money for…

• Blackburn BID’s Eggcellent Dozen 13/04/2016

  The WINNER of the Blackburn BID’s Big Easter Egg Hunt has been awarded with a £500 shopping trip and a giant 3-foot chocolate egg…

March 2016

• Northcote unveils plans for Cafe Northcote23/03/2016

   Northcote Leisure Group announces a new brand concept, Café Northcote, which will open early June in Blackburn town centre. Nigel…

• Blackburn’s Cathedral Quarter to welcome celebrity chef’s new venture18/03/2016

  The team behind Northcote, the Michelin starred restaurant and luxury hotel, are to open a café in Blackburn Cathedral’s iconic…

• THE MALL BLACKBURN GETS CRACKING WITH EASTER DONATIONS17/03/2016

  Kind-hearted shoppers at The Mall Blackburn are being urged to hop along to the Ask Me Point and donate an Easter Egg to support local charity…

• Fun guided bike rides are coming to Lancashire16/03/2016

  If you’re keen to get out on your bike a bit more this summer, but don’t know where to start, a new series of free bike rides in…

• Blackburn Town Centre celebrates WWF’s Earth Hour 15/03/2016

  On Saturday 19 March 2016, at 8.30pm Blackburn Town Centre will join millions across the world to celebrate WWF’s Earth Hour and switch off…

• Weekend of Fun to Celebrate Leisure Centre’s Birthday11/03/2016

  One year on from gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington opening Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre, the state-of-art facility is set to celebrate…

• Blackburn Youth Zone’s ‘Easter Holiday Club’11/03/2016

  Blackburn Youth Zone’s Easter Holiday Club just £40 per week.

  If you're looking to keep the children busy during the…

• Top 10 reasons to visit Blackburn and Darwen during English Tourism Week 201602/03/2016

  ENGLISH Tourism Week is running from March 5-13 offering a perfect opportunity to showcase the borough’s best bits. Blackburn with Darwen…

February 2016

• Blackburn Youth Zone's Biggest Half Term Ever with Over 1,300 visits!29/02/2016

  Blackburn Youth Zone proved to be the place to be for young people this February Half Term, with over 1,300 visits throughout the week! There was…

• Chocolate Factory's 'Eggstraordinary' Commission 16/02/2016

  The Blackburn BID has commissioned a local chocolatier to create a dozen supersize chocolate eggs huge enough to satisfy the biggest chocoholics…

• FREE gift when you spend £25 on a Mall gift card05/02/2016

• Win! Hotel & Spa stay for two this Valentine's05/02/2016

  Make Valentine's Day extra special this year! We're giving you the chance to win a whole host of gifts c

January 2016

• Packed festival and events programme as Blackburn leads the way21/01/2016

• THE MALL DONATES TO FLOOD HIT VILLAGE20/01/2016

  The Mall Blackburn is urging people across Lancashire to dig deep and donate to the flooding victims in Whalley after staff witnessed the…

• Blossoming Partnership as Headline Sponsor for Major Flower Festival is Announced15/01/2016

    

• Panto brings bumper year for ticket sales 08/01/2016

  One of Blackburn’s biggest entertainment venues has revealed tickets have already been sold or reserved for this year’s Christmas…

December 2015

• THE BIG NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY29/12/2015

  The Mall Blackburn is giving shoppers the chance to start the New Year on a high note with a £500 prize!

• Drop and Shop with Blackburn Youth Zone’s Holiday Club.16/12/2015

  If you're looking to keep the children busy while you’re Christmas Shopping, then sign them up for Blackburn Youth Zone’s fun and…

• Putting Lancashire’s young artists in the frame09/12/2015

  Young artists from across Lancashire are exhibiting their work in unusual spaces across the county as part of a new youth project.

  The…

• Christmas Holiday Club at Blackburn Youth Zone 01/12/2015

  Join in the fun and games at Blackburn Youth Zone’s Holiday Club this Christmas.

  If you're looking to keep the children busy during…

November 2015

• LANCASHIRE THINKS THE RED ROSE IS BLOOMING MARVELLOUS!26/11/2015

  A Blackburn florist has revealed the county’s favourite flower ahead of this week’s Lancashire Day celebrations.

  Stems, which is…

• X Factor's Max Stone to turn on Darwen Christmas Lights18/11/2015

• Witton Park to host prestigious Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show16/11/2015

  One of them biggest events in the countryside calendar is coming to Blackburn in August 2016!

   The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show is…

• King George’s Hall to host free mini storytelling festival13/11/2015

                          &nb…

• CRACKING CHRISTMAS IN-STORE AT THE MALL BLACKBURN 12/11/2015

  The Mall Blackburn is pulling out all the stops as it prepares for this year’s ultimate Christmas bonanza. 

  Kicking off on Thursday…

• Black Friday at The Mall Blackburn 11/11/2015

  Don't miss out on Black Friday at The Mall Blackburn, open 8am to 8pm, on Friday 27th November 2015.

• Blackburn Jewellers Celebrates Major Milestone 04/11/2015

  A long-established Blackburn jewellers is set to celebrate 50 years of success on Darwen Street with a series of offers in-store throughout…

October 2015

• £50 prizes and trophies to tempt shoppers back to be surprised in Blackburn 22/10/2015

  With the Christmas shopping season fast approaching the Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) is tempting customers back to see the…

• Big screen sci-fi stars to take over Halloween event at The Mall Blackburn.20/10/2015

  Stars from the big and small screen are travelling through time to meet sci-fi fans at The Mall Blackburn as part of an out of this world weekend…

• The stars come out for Blackburn’s Christmas Lights Switch On 05/10/2015

  The Blackburn BID (Business Improvement District) has announced the date for this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On as Thursday 19th…

September 2015

• Harvest themed Family Fun Day & Homemade Market30/09/2015

  As part of British Food Fortnight, The Wellbeing Farm in Edgworth is organising a family fun day

  Harvest themed Family Fun Day & Homemade…

• LANCASHIRE FOLK LOVE LATTES!29/09/2015

  It’s official, Lancashire folk love lattes according to a new study by The Mall Blackburn.

   To mark International Coffee Day on…

• Shoesmith relocates to Blackburn Market 23/09/2015

  Blackburn Market has announced that a long-established shoe-repair business is relocating its standalone Blackburn store to one of the…

• Blackburn town centre guided walkabouts 14/09/2015

  A regular programme of town centre guided walkabouts for town centre staff, shoppers and visitors have been announced as the latest initiative by…

• Sunshine and smiles at the Blackburn Heritage Festival14/09/2015

  It was sunshine and smiles for the second Blackburn Heritage Festival which has been hailed as another huge success for putting the town on the…

• Blackburn's new Premier Inn is recruiting!10/09/2015

  As the new Blackburn Premier Inn nears completion, the company are searching for staff for a range of roles within the new hotel based at the…

• After School Club just 50p at Blackburn Youth Zone09/09/2015

  Blackburn Youth Zone is launching a brand new low cost childcare service for 8 -13year olds with excellent youth workers and fantastic activities…

• Blackburn Youth Zone's Strongman/Strongwoman contest01/09/2015

  Blackburn Youth Zone is holding their annual Strongman/Strongwoman contest on Saturday 5th of September.

  The Strongman/Strongwoman event is…

August 2015

• You are invited to join ride to work week!28/08/2015

  You are invited to join our follow-up initiative, Ride to

• All Aboard for Eanam Wharf 25/08/2015

  Visitors to Blackburn Heritage Festival will be encouraged to take a vintage bus ride to Eanam Wharf, Ewood Park and all stops in between on…

• The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for Autumn Fashion Models!19/08/2015

  Want to model the latest fashion trends on stage? The Mall Blackburn is searching for local men and women to model in their Fall for ME Autumn…

• FREE SUMMER OF FUN AT THE MALL BLACKBURN10/08/2015

  The Mall Blackburn is giving parents of Lancashire the chance to escape the typical summer holiday weather with a whole host of FREE…

July 2015

• Get on board a Magical History Tour 15/07/2015

  Amateur actors, confident speakers and those who love to share their passion for local history are being recruited to take part as tour guides in…

• The Mall Blackburn Supports Independent Retailer Month02/07/2015

  The Mall Blackburn has pledged its support to Independent Retailer Month, an initiative to draw attention to the contribution made to town centres…

• Festival Fever prompts BID to stage more family events 02/07/2015

  Two new free family festivals have been announced for this summer, following the success of the appearance of children’s character, Mr Bloom…

June 2015

• Thousands flock to Town Centre Countryside Festival22/06/2015

  The Blackburn BID smashed its visitor target on Saturday, with its first big event of the year.  Despite wet weather for most of the…

• Countryside comes to Santander Bank 19/06/2015

  Santander Bank on King William Street, Blackburn are joining in with all the Countryside Comes to Town fun on Saturday 20th June & also…

• BwD Refugee Week Events 15 -21st June10/06/2015

  BLACKBURN & DARWEN HIGHLIGHTS THE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION OF REFUGEES THROUGHOUT REFUGEE WEEK (15-21 JUNE)

  Monday 15 June to Sunday 21 June…

• The Mall Blackburn needs your votes! 04/06/2015

  East Lancashire shoppers can have their say on their favourite Mall Blackburn store by voting in this year’s prestigious Retailer Awards…

May 2015

• Tractors Revved Up For Countryside Comes to Town Festival27/05/2015

   VINTAGE tractor enthusiasts are in for a treat at Blackburn BID’s Countryside Comes to Town festival.

  Ribble Valley farmers are…

• New Blackburn Town Hall Street Fairs26/05/2015

  Call for artists to help launch Blackburn’s Town Hall Street Fairs this summer.

  Artists, designers and makers are needed for a serious…

• The Mall Blackburn launches CollectPlus Parcel Service22/05/2015

  The Mall Blackburn has launched CollectPlus, a new ‘click and collect’ service allowing customers to collect and return online…

• Bucks Fizz are back and are coming to Blackburn!09/05/2015

  Cheryl, Mike & Jay formerly of Bucks Fizz are back and are coming to Blackburn’s Thwaites Empire Theatre on Friday 19th June…

• PUPILS’ DESIGNS ON SHOW AT THE MALL BLACKBURN 07/05/2015

  Year Six pupils at St Edward’s RC Primary School, Darwen, have been putting their creative skills to the test with The Mall…

• Blackburn with Darwen set to commemorate VE Day02/05/2015

  Events in Blackburn and Darwen are set to commemorate VE Day as residents come together to mark the 70thAnniversary that the Second World War in…

April 2015

• New users invited to take to the stage29/04/2015

   Schools, charity groups, uniformed organisations and performance societies are being invited to view the facilities at the Thwaites Empire…

March 2015

• Seafood Pub Company crowned Publican Award winner20/03/2015

  The Seafood Pub Company has been awarded a prestigious national title at one of the hospitality industry’s biggest annual events…

• THE WELLBEING FARM WINS SUCCESSFUL PITCH TO RED LETTER DAYS 20/03/2015

  The Wellbeing Farm in Edgworth, Bolton has won a successful bid to deliver experiences for individuals and corporates on behalf of the national…

• THE MALL BLACKBURN IS CALLING ALL BOOKWORMS!04/03/2015

  Whether it’s Harry Potter, Noddy or The Cat in the Hat, The Mall Blackburn is calling for local residents to dress up as their favourite…

• Top Festival Music Acts bring the Country to Blackburn Town Centre03/03/2015

February 2015

• The Mall Blackburn’s Great Re-Usable Bottle Giveaway!24/02/2015

  The Mall Blackburn’s Great Re-Usable Bottle Giveaway!

  This year, as part of its annual EnviroMall campaign, The Mall Blackburn is…

• New Sports and Leisure Centre to open in March13/02/2015

  The new £13.5m Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre will open its doors to the public on Monday, March 9.

  Waves Water Fun Centre will…

• Rebecca Adlington to open new Blackburn Leisure Centre12/02/2015

• Curtain Up on Children’s Theatre Festival04/02/2015

  Three classic children’s productions will be brought to life on stage during the February half term when the Thwaites Empire Theatre stages…

January 2015

• Do you want to become the ‘Talk of the Town?’ 29/01/2015

  Ten more chatty types with a positive outlook and a pride in the town centre are being recruited to help welcome people to Blackburn, as the BID…

• Children to take over The Mall20/01/2015

  Lancashire school children are being given the chance to run The Mall Blackburn as part of a nationwide initiative that is being supported by the…

• The 1st Hive Blackburn & Darwen Business Awards13/01/2015

  It’s time to celebrate the very best of business in the borough! The Hive business leaders network is pleased to announce that the inaugural…

• Kindred spirits join forces for new venture13/01/2015

  TWO Blackburn College

• Futuristic theatre show set to light up King George’s Hall12/01/2015

  ‘LIGHT’ (Theatre Ad Infinitum),at King George’s Hall, Blackburn on Monday 16 February, 8pm.

  A thrilling , critically…

• Laying of the Foundation Stone of the New Building 10/01/2015

  During Choral Evensong on Sunday February 8th at 4.00pm the Bishop of Blackburn will lay the foundation stone of the new Cathedral Court…

• The Mall Blackburn calls for Charity Nominations07/01/2015

  THE MALL BLACKBURN CALLS FOR CHARITY NOMINATIONS  

  The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for an enthusiastic and proactive local…

December 2014

• Eventful New Year for Blackburn BID29/12/2014

  Two major festivals will take place in Blackburn next year, aimed at bringing thousands of visitors to the town centre.  They will be…

• Weather affects Lantern Parade & Fireworks 11/12/2014

  Annual Lantern Parade, Fireworks & Cathedral Carol Concert on Thursday, 11th December 2014. 

  (Please note: The organisers are…

November 2014

• The Mall Blackburn supports Small Business Saturday24/11/2014

  The Mall Blackburn is calling for customers to get behind smaller and independent businesses in the town by shopping local and supporting Small…

• Lancashire Day Competition18/11/2014

  Lancashire Day, Where Life Feels Good Competition

• Ho Ho Holiday Spirit at The Mall Blackburn11/11/2014

  ‘Tis almost the season to be jolly and The Mall Blackburn is preparing a whole host of festive fun for the family.

  There will be plenty…

• Hannah is the face of Be Surprised Campaign07/11/2014

  A 20-year-old singer from Clitheroe will feature on the back of buses, billboards and magazines as part of the ‘Blackburn … be…

October 2014

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come to Blackburn28/10/2014

• HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR AT THE MALL BLACKBURN21/10/2014

  There will be plenty of spooktacular activities for your little ghouls and goblins this half-term at The Mall Blackburn.

  From Monday 27th…

• Double delight at Blackburn light switch on16/10/2014

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

  X factor twins Jedward – otherwise known as…

• Makers Wanted for Blackburn Makers Market14/10/2014

  Saturday 6th December, Old Town Hall, Blackburn BB1 7DY

  11am – 4pm

  Blackburn town centre will be hosting a Makers Market on Saturday…

September 2014

• Sustainable Food Event -Save the date29/09/2014

  Sustainable Food Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council invite you to ‘Save The Date’ for a consultation event on 12th…

• Blackburn's first Heriage Festival could become an annual event26/09/2014

• NEW STORE OPENING WILL HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES!26/09/2014

  The UK’s largest independent music retailer, Head, is opening its sixth store in The Mall Blackburn in mid-October.

  Located on King…

• New Skatepark Opens 22/09/2014

• Blackburn & Darwen Brass Band to play at Heritage Festival02/09/2014

  One of the area’s oldest established brass bands have been invited to launch a showcase of some of most popular community performers when…

August 2014

• Blackburn Market to open on Sunday in support of the Heritage Festival29/08/2014

  Blackburn Market will open for trading on Sunday 14th September when customers are invited to join in with line-up of free history themed…

• Blackburn Spiritualist Centre opens it's doors for Heritage Festival29/08/2014

• *** Blackburn is Open... an exhibition preview for one night only ***13/08/2014

  Blackburn is Open has opened its doors to artists Hayley Welsh and Andy Faraday in this spontaneous exhibition Paramour and Little Voices…

• Soap Star and actor joins celebrity line up for Blackburn Heritage Festival12/08/2014

  Autograph hunters in Blackburn for the Heritage Festival weekend, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 September will delight in the opportunity of…

• Mermaid in Blackburn Market !!11/08/2014

  Market traders and shoppers will be stunned to see a living mermaid appear alongside the fresh fish and seafood at Mayers Fishmongers at Blackburn…

• Summer Fun at Blackburn Mall06/08/2014

  There’s only one place to go this summer as The Mall Blackburn gears up for two action packed weeks of free fun for kids.

  The…

• Happy Mondays return to King Georges Hall05/08/2014

  Happy Mondays headline FAC 51 The Hacienda’s return to Blackburn as The Hacienda takes over King George’s Hall Friday 10th October for…

July 2014

• Model citizens required for quirky fashion show.17/07/2014

  The Mall Blackburn is launching a month long model search with a difference to celebrate the Blackburn Heritage Festival.

  Starting on Saturday…

• Blackburn Beat Headliner Announced as "Dodgy"!15/07/2014

  The Blackburn Beat festival, which is happening this August bank holiday (Saturday 23rd), announced its headline act today as double platinum…

June 2014

• Blooming Tribute to Brave Soldiers of World War One 26/06/2014

  A flowering display to commemorate the centenary of World War One has been planted in Corporation Park.

  The flowers spell out…

• Blackburn seeks ambassadors to be the "Talk of the Town"13/06/2014

  Blackburn Heritage Festival has been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery to create an army of high quality street guides…

• Win Tickets for Jane McDonald12/06/2014

• Green Light for Enviromall Week05/06/2014

  The Mall Blackburn is kicking off its annual Enviromall Week on World Environment Day (Thursday 5th June).

  This year’s focus is to…

• Future Festival celebrates Blackburn’s Past 03/06/2014

   

  The changing face of Blackburn through the ages, represented by the four phases of the iconic market clock tower, feature as the logo…

May 2014

• It’s party time for June's First Thursday.22/05/2014

  Sky Valley Mistress will be getting people into the party spirit for next month’s First Thursday Street Party.

   The Blackburn…

• Community urged to BEE part of local Art Work20/05/2014

  The Mall Blackburn is inviting shoppers to BEEcome part of a local work of art by helping them to decorate their town bee sculpture on Saturday…

• Invite to watch ice hockey cup final15/05/2014

  If you’ve never been to watch an ice hockey game – now&rs

• Trade for a day at your local market.02/05/2014

  Blackburn and Darwen markets are taking part in a national event called ‘Love your Local Markets’ by giving potential new…

April 2014

• The Only Way is Blackburn!29/04/2014

  The Only Way is Essex star Lydia Bright will be treating Blackburn shoppers to a Bella Sorella fashion tips master class during a day of pampering…

• Blackburn in the Market for groups24/04/2014

  Inclusive Tours Launched

  Groups around the UK are setting their sights on a great new set of attractions in the Northwest of England…

• Untitled08/04/2014

  Community  comes together as borough gears up for Queen’s visit

  A team of community volunteers are pledging their support ahead of…

• Maundy Money Exhibition at Blackburn Museum07/04/2014

  To mark the Her Majesty Queen’s visit, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is displaying our collection of Maundy Money.

  The exhibition…

• New Rebound Cafe Opens in Blackburn04/04/2014

  Rebound's Coffee shop opened on Town Hall Street, Blackburn yesterday after months of hard work from the staff there.

   We are open…

• Love Craft opens new shop in Blackburn02/04/2014

  LoveCraft Lancashire opens exciting new handmade shop in Blackburn town centre.

  Successful event organisers LoveCraft are taking up a…

March 2014

• Mothers Day Crafts28/03/2014

  Community interest company, ‘Mum’s the Word’ will be in helping families celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend with crafty…

• Wedding Fair at Welbeing Farm21/03/2014

  Are you looking at Wedding venues & looking for something a bit different?

  The Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth are holding a Wedding Fair on…

• Sprout Cafe to close 29th March21/03/2014

  Sprout, a vegetarian café, run by the former owner of Vfresh in King Street, Blackburn, confirmed that they are to close. The news was…

February 2014

• Philippa James is the new "resident chef" at Blackburn Market10/02/2014

  Come to Blackburn Market on Saturday 12th April, 10am to 4pm & say hello to their new resident chef, Philippa James.

  Philippa is going to…

• Blackburn College and University Centre Open Event05/02/2014

  Blackburn College and University Centre Open Event

  Blackburn College offer a number of education routes that will help you get into…

January 2014

• Her Majesty the Queen to visit Blackburn24/01/2014

  HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN TO VISIT LANCASHIRE TO PRESENT MAUNDY MONEY AT BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL

  HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN will be coming to…

• Witton Weavers Walking Festival 2014 date23/01/2014

  If you love walking or want to try out some new routes in the company of others, watch out for the Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival 2014…

• Free retail workshops in Blackburn21/01/2014

  Workshops to inspire business success.

  Marketing Lancashire is offering another chance to gain professional advice and inspiration from…

• Retail Factor is back!16/01/2014

  HAVE YOU GOT THE RETAIL FACTOR?

  The Mall Blackburn’s popular Retail Factor competition is back for the eighth year in a row and…

• Dance School Raises funds to help kids "Keep Dancing"16/01/2014

  Friends of DAPA Dance School will be raising funds for their scholarship awards fund later this month when they perform in Blackburn Market…

• Health & Wellbeing boost at The Mall, Blackburn15/01/2014

  The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with Weight Watchers & Change4Life to help the people of Lancashire get the New Year off to a…

• People Planet Film Festival is back!09/01/2014

• Cleaning Operative is flushed with success!09/01/2014

  A long serving employee at The Mall Blackburn is flushed with success after being named Attendant of the Year in the national Loo of The Year…

• Blackburn Market Celebrates Burns' Night07/01/2014

December 2013

• Blackburn Visitor Centre Message24/12/2013

  Blackburn Visitor Centre & VisitBlackburn wishes everyone a very Happy Christmas & Best wishes for 2014.

  If you need to contact…

• Going for Green at The Mall Blackburn17/12/2013

  The Mall Blackburn has boosted its green credentials after winning two prestigious national awards and being named as a Green World Ambassador for…

• Merriment and mirth continues in the Market13/12/2013

  Merriment and mirth is on offer this weekend as Blackburn Market gets into the spirit of Christmas with the Bread & Butter Theatre Company…

• Festive Fun at Blackburn Market13/12/2013

  Blackburn Market continues its festive programme of family activities this weekend with a taste of pastimes past. This Saturday, shoppers are…

• The Clog & Billycock reopens 11/12/2013

  A landmark village pub has reopened following a £250,000 investment

  The Clog and Billycock, Pleasington, Blackburn has reopened…

• Turton Tower Gift Shop Open03/12/2013

  Looking for something different? The Gift Shop at Turton Tower will be open 10am to 4pm every weekend up to Christmas. If you can't make it at…

November 2013

• Shop Local Day 15/11/2013

  Shoppers are being urged to shop local and support our market traders and independent retailers on Saturday, December 7th.

  Lots of events…

• Christmas Switch On Events 201312/11/2013

  Christmas light switch on events promise to be winter wonderful!

  The switching on of Christmas lights in both Blackburn and Darwen…

October 2013

• Wellbeing Farm wins gold12/10/2013

  Despite being in business for only six months, The Wellbeing Farm in Edgworth, Bolton has been awarded a Gold Green Tourism Award…

• Events for Christmas 201308/10/2013

  Dates for your diary:

  21st November 2013 Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On & start of Late Night Shopping in The Mall.

  23rd…

• Great News!05/10/2013

  The Finalists – Lancashire Tourism Awards 2013

  The impressive shortlist for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2013 has been revealed. …

September 2013

• British Food Fortnight at The Clog & Billycock24/09/2013

  The Clog and Billycock, Blackburn launch a new carvery roast dining experience and autumn dessert to celebrate British Food Fortnight (21st…

• High Hives!10/09/2013

   High Hives!

  Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are supporting the campaign to save the Honey Bee by installing beehives on the roof…

August 2013

• The Sixteen return to Blackburn Cathedral13/08/2013

  World - renowned choir The Sixteen are to return to Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday 5th October to present their 13th Choral Pilgrimage UK Tour,…

• Life's a Beach in Blackburn!01/08/2013

  Blackburn town centre is set to be the hottest place to be this summer as King William Street undergoes a dramatic transformation…

July 2013

• Lancashire Tourism Awards come to Blackburn31/07/2013

  Tourism chiefs’ prayers were answered when they looked around for inspiration for a new venue for a top awards evening.

  They found the…

• Family Fun Day at Blackburn Market23/07/2013

  Come on down to Blackburn Market for their Family Fun Day  on Saturday 27th July.

  There will be balloon modelling & face…

• Save the Date!23/07/2013

  Nigel Haworth's Fantastic Food Show will be back next year on 8th June 2014.

  Keep watching this space or their web site for more…

• Blakey's Kids Summer Special Offer16/07/2013

  Blakeys Cafe in King Geoges Hall are having a special offer for Children.

  During the school holidays one child will be able to eat free with…

• Right Royal Celebrations08/07/2013

  Blackburn is to mark the anniversary of the visit of King George V with a series of celebrations.

  King George V visited the town in 1913…

June 2013

• Armed Forces Day 201318/06/2013

  Blackburn with Darwen Supports Armed Forces Day 2013

  Blackburn with Darwen is hosting events to commemorate Armed Forces Day 2013 on…

• BMX Display in Blackburn14/06/2013

  United Bike Co & Cellblock, Northgate, Blackburn are bringing the United English shop tour to Blackburn town Centre.United's BMX…

May 2013

• Northcote wins a Bronze Award21/05/2013

   Northcote wins a Bronze Award at the 2013 VisitEngland Awards

  Northcote, Lancashire has won a Bronze Award in the Small Hotel of the…

• New restaurant opens in Blackburn21/05/2013

  Roomali is a new restaurant opening on 10th May 2013 & set in Blackburn town centre.

  Sophisticated dining in an elegant, family-friendly…

• New memorial to Alfred Wainwright15/05/2013

  A memorial to the famous fell-walker, Alfred Wainwright, has been unveiled on the hills above Blackburn.

  The bronze directional plaque and…

• Art Market14/05/2013

   

  Blackburn Art Market @ The Charity Shop (King William Street)

  A creative space to sell affordable art Friday 24th –…

• Egyptian Events at Blackburn Museum14/05/2013

  As part of the National Museums at Night project & the Festival of Wonders across Pennine Lancashire Museums, Blackburn Museum is holding two…

• Blackburn's Big Planing Bee14/05/2013

  Blackburn's Big Planting Bee is on Friday 24th May 2013 from 11am until 3pm.

  Residents of Blackburn are being called upon to show their…

April 2013

• Festival of Wonders events in Blackburn & Darwen25/04/2013

  The Festival of Wonders celebrates the fascinating stories, people & places that make up Pennine Lancashire & is part of Museums at Night…

• Launch Event for Walking Festival 10/04/2013

  Witton Weavers Way Walking Festival Launch event will be on Thursday, April 18 2013.  Please meet at the Witton Visitor Centre 1.45pm…

March 2013

• X Factor Auditions at The Mall28/03/2013

  THE X FACTOR MOBILE AUDITIONS HIT THE MALL BLACKBURN

  The X Factor mobile auditions are coming to The Mall Blackburn on Saturday 30th…

• Easter Fun in Blackburn Market21/03/2013

  HAVE A CRACKING EASTER SATURDAY AT BLACKBURN MARKET

  Join us at Blackburn Market on Saturday 30th March as we celebrate Easter Saturday with…

February 2013

• Information Days at Wellbeing Farm25/02/2013

  Opening in March 2013 Wellbeing Farm will have Free Open Days for members of the public to view the facilities and activities…

• New Book Launch for Nick Burton14/02/2013

  Local writer Nick Burton will be launching his new book, Wainwright's Way, with a special book signing event.

  The book celebrates…

• Blackburn -a town of hopeless romatics!13/02/2013

  Blackburn is a town of hopeless romantics not just on Valentine’s Day but all year round according to a survey conducted by Blackburn…

• Free Fruit at Blakeys Cafe Bar05/02/2013

  Free fruit at Blakeys Café Bar

  Blakeys Café Bar, in King Georges Hall, is offering a free piece of fruit with every…

January 2013

• Birthday Celebrations for The Barlow Library & Cafe28/01/2013

   Birthday Celebration

  Twelve months ago the library and cafe at The Barlow got off to a

  flying start.  Edgworth had lost its…

• Treat for Star Wars Fans23/01/2013

  Stormtroopers to invade Blackburn.

  Star Wars will replace store wars in Blackburn’s Mall shopping centre on Saturday when Darth Vader…

• Regional Produce showcased at Northcote’s Food and Wine Festival, ‘Obsession’22/01/2013

   Regional Produce showcased at Northcote’s Food and Wine Festival, ‘Obsession’

  Northcote’s food and wine…

• Lantern Exhibition08/01/2013

  All the fantastic Lanterns that were made by local children & artists for Blackburn's Christmas Lantern Parade are now on…

December 2012

• Grand Piano in Blackburn Market14/12/2012

   Is Blackburn Market the first market to have its own Grand Piano?

  Musical Shoppers to Blackburn Market now have a fantastic opportunity…

• Lancashire Sings Christmas11/12/2012

  You are invited to join in with Lancashire Sings Christmas, linking live to the broadcast on BBC Radio Lancashire, at Witton Country Park on…

• The Blackburn Snowman gets a name!11/12/2012

  Unveiling Bertie the Blackburn snowman!

  The UK’s biggest snowman is set to take up residence in Blackburn Town Centre later this week…

• Santa and his reindeer in Blackburn this Saturday04/12/2012

  Wellybobs Christmas Roadshow

  Starting this saturday Wellybobs Christmas Roadshow will be coming to Blackburn Town Centre. Children will have…

October 2012

• Stanley House Young Chef Named in Top Three in UK23/10/2012

  Lewis Gallagher, commis chef at Stanley House Hotel’s Grill on the Hill, Mellor has been named as one of the top young chefs in Britain at…

• Photograpy exhibition to show Darwen's Heritage01/10/2012

  "Darwen's Heritage - a photographic journey through our town and countryside" by Matt Donnelly

  Taking place inside…

September 2012

• Streets Places Journeys Exhibition13/09/2012

  An artist who is nationally renowned is taking part in an exhibition at Blackburn Museum, opening this Saturday.

  Halima Cassell is building a…

• Corrie Favourite Michelle Keegan Set To Appear At The Mall Blackburn13/09/2012

  Coronation Street sweetheart Michelle Keegan is set to be the VIP guest at The Mall Blackburn’s fashion extravaganza on Saturday 29th…

August 2012

• Reidy's opens Blackburn store with huge guitar wall31/08/2012

• The Australian Voices - Selected Singers in Concert16/08/2012

  A small ensemble from The Australian Voices,  an internationally renowned and award winning choral group are currently touring some…

July 2012

• Dive into sport at the Mall Blackburn31/07/2012

  The Mall Blackburn and Waves Water Fun Centre are holding two weekends of sporting fun with a whole host of fitness activities for all the…

• New Stalls at Darwen Market31/07/2012

  Business is booming at Darwen Market, with three new stalls having recently opened up for business.

  The first of those, the Train…

• Huntington Heritage Sculpture Trail24/07/2012

  Visitors to Huntington Heritage Trail are in for a treat as sculptures will be on display by international artist, Marjan Wouda who has her…

• Olympians come to Blackburn Town Centre tomorrow!19/07/2012

  Meet two Olympic Gold medallists Linford Christie and Darren Campbell tomorrow in Blackburn town centre.

  The pair will be…

• Blackburn announces free parking scheme to draw in shoppers05/07/2012

  Blackburn with Darwen Council has pledged its commitment to town centre traders by announcing free parking on Saturdays.

  The scheme will come…

June 2012

• Heston Blumenthal is coming to Darwen!19/06/2012

  Heston Blumenthal is coming to Darwen!

  In a series for channel 4 which aims to bring back to life the fun and nostalgia of our favourite…

• Cycling events in Blackburn and Darwen08/06/2012

  Do you fancy a cycle ride with your family or are looking for something a bit more challenging?

  Blackburn with Darwen is part of the national…

• Blakey's Euro 2012 events06/06/2012

  Blakey's hosts great football with great food...

  The Premier league has only just finished for the 11/12 season but football fans do not…

May 2012

• Darwen Music Live this weekend!30/05/2012

  Darwen Music Live returns this bank holiday weekend with a packed two day programme.

  Starting on Sunday June 3rd at 2.00pm the line up is as…

• Darwen Jubilee Celebrations15/05/2012

  Darwen celebrates the Diamond Jubilee on Saturday 2nd June 2012.

  Organised by the Darwen Shop and Business Association the event will take…

• Olympic Torch in Blackburn05/05/2012

  Did you know the Olympic Torch will be coming through Blackburn on Saturday 23rd June, this will be day 36 of it's 70 day route around the UK…

• Did you know you could take a tour of BBC Radio Lancashire ?01/05/2012

  BBC Radio Lancashire , would be delighted to show you around and give you a fascinating insight into what goes on behind the scenes.

  You will…

• Tony Blackburn in Blackburn - Live for 2DAY 2012 01/05/2012

  If you want to be at Tony's special 2DAY show at 8.30am on 10 May at The Empire Theatre, Blackburn you need to apply to the BBC for tickets by…

April 2012

• Blackburn’s Community Fire Station Open Day23/04/2012

  The Official Opening of Blackburn’s New Community Fire Station will take place on Thursday 26th April and on Saturday 28th April,…

• Blackburn bean bags at Olympic Village19/04/2012

  London 2012: Olympics to use 8,000 bean bags from Blackburn firm

  A small Lancashire business has won a contract to supply 8,000 bean…

• Star of 'The Voice' to perform in Darwen12/04/2012

  Talent show favourite to play acoustic set at Belgrave Cafe Music Bar

  David Julien, 23 will play two 45 minute acoustic sets at the Belgrave…

• Film Premiere in Blackburn11/04/2012

  A MAD-CAP comedy filmed across East Lancashire will receive its ‘world premiere’ in Blackburn. Low-budget film, Tash Force, was…

• Easter Fair returns to Witton Park02/04/2012

  Families can look forward to all the fun of the fair this Easter as Witton Park's favourite fixture returns.

  The Easter Fair, which…

• Visit Simply Chocolicious in The Mall Blackburn02/04/2012

  The Mall Blackburn’s third Retail Factor finalist is a master chocolatier whose customer base includes top celebrities such as Amy…

February 2012

• Pre Theatre suppers at Clog and Billycock29/02/2012

  Thwaites Empire Theatre is delighted to have teamed up with the renowned "Clog and Billycock" to offer pre show suppers.

  From 4:…

• First Farmers Market of the year at Turton Tower20/02/2012

  The first Farmers Market of the year at Turton Tower will be held on Sunday 26th February 2012.

  It will have a range of award…

• Blakeys cafe gets a new look13/02/2012

  Pop in to Blakeys for lunch and take a look at the café bar’s stylish new look.

  The King Georges Hall café bar has been…

January 2012

• Lantern Exhibition at Blackburn Museum19/01/2012

  On display in Blackburn Museum until the 10th of February are the lanterns made by local artists who worked with children from St…

• Public Consultation kick starts new plan for Darwen06/01/2012

  A public consultation has started with the intention of getting residents to help shape the future of Darwen Town Centre.

  Launched by…

• Easter Punk Festival *CANCELLED*06/01/2012

  Angelic Upstarts will be the headline band in a day long punk festival at King Georges Hall on Monday 9th April.

  Other acts…

• Enter The Retail Factor now!04/01/2012

  Retail Competition is just the business!

  Budding retail businesses in Lancashire are being given a fantastic opportunity to take their plans…

December 2011

• Festive Fun at Darwen Market08/12/2011

  At Darwen Market this Christmas you’ll find a host of family fun, including children’s face painting and balloon modelling (10th and…

• Lantern Workshop08/12/2011

  A second Lantern Workshop will take place in the market on Saturday 10th December, just drop in to try your hand.  Make your…

• A Market Full of Magic 08/12/2011

  To celebrate Blackburn Market's first Christmas in its new location in the lower ground floor of The Mall shopping centre, local painter and…

November 2011

• Peppa Pig brings thousands to Blackburn22/11/2011

  THOUSANDS of people packed into Blackburn town centre last night as the town’s Christmas lights were switched on. A spectacular…

• Darwen Christmas Light Switch On this Saturday!16/11/2011

  Head down to Darwen market square this saturday for Darwen’s Christmas lights switch on with pop star Gina G!

  The ‘Ooh…

• Starsailer frontman James Walsh at Live Lounge08/11/2011

  CHORLEY-born frontman of Starsailor, James Walsh is stopping off in Blackburn for his first ever gig in the town at the Live Lounge…

• Blackburn and Darwen Christmas Light Switch On!02/11/2011

  Blackburn town centre will be ‘peppered’ with Xmas spirit at this year’s Christmas lights switch on. That’s because kids…

October 2011

• Blackburn Market sets out it's stall to rival Bury...31/10/2011

  According to Blackburn MP Jack Straw ‘you’d be hard pushed to find a better market anywhere else in the country’. We pitted the…

• Customers could be in for more than they bargained for this Halloween27/10/2011

  A Taste of Halloween at Blackburn Market - Saturday 26th October 2011

  Customers at Blackburn Market will be invited to ‘try before they…

• Happy birthday King Georges Hall25/10/2011

   

  Happy birthday King Georges Hall

  King Georges Hall staff donned 1920s outfits and stepped out in style to mark the venue's 90th birthday…

• Blackburn’s new £21m Barbara Castle Way Health Centre receives first patients.25/10/2011

  Blackburn’s new £21m Barbara Castle Way Health Centre receives first patients.

  BLACKBURN’S new £21million health centre is a…

• Feilden’s Beer Festival 27th-31st October 201124/10/2011

  Feilden’s Beer Festival 27th-31st October 2011

  Come along & join us at the Feilden Arms, Mellor Brook for our 1st annual beer…

• Spooky Tours for Turton Tower24/10/2011

  One of Lancashire’s most haunted houses is set to open its doors to ghost hunters for the first time.

  Judith Seery, of Turton Tower has…

• Darwen B&B wins top tourism awards05/10/2011

  Kath Bullen has scooped a top tourist award for her bed and breakfast at Meadowcroft Barn in Edgworth.

  The Five Star Gold Award B&B…

• Asda opens in Darwen Town Centre05/10/2011

  New Asda store opens in Darwen

  Darwen's ASDA has opened following a £500,000 facelift since the supermarket giant took over from former owners…

• Punk and Blues at King Georges Hall05/10/2011

  Blackburn music extravaganza

  King George’s Hall is hosting a weekend of punk and blues.

  A Punk Festival will be taking over the Windsor…

September 2011

• Critically acclaimed comedy act hits Darwen30/09/2011

  Following their critically acclaimed performance at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival, the smash hit comedy act Two Brothers and One World Cup is coming to…

• Blackburn Visitor Centre reach final of Tourism Awards29/09/2011

   

  Blackburn Visitor Centre has Outstanding Service

  The staff at Blackburn Visitor Centre were proud to have reached the final of the…

• Freshers' Week starts Monday 19th September16/09/2011

  Blackburn Town Centre pubs, bars and venues will be welcoming all freshers' next week with a range of offers and events…

• Corrie stars at The Mall Blackburn13/09/2011

  CORRIE STARS APPEARED AT THE MALL BLACKBURN

  Coronations Street favourites Chris Fountain and Katherine Kelly came to The Mall Blackburn as VIP…

• 1940's Day 'Spectacular Success'05/09/2011

  DARWEN's 1940s Day wasm deemed a ‘spectacular success’ even thought the Red Arrows had to cancel their appearance.

  The world famous…

• Robert Graham at Blackburn Library01/09/2011

  A man walks into a kitchen

  Author Robert Graham will be coming to Blackburn Library on Monday September 5th at 7pm. Tickets are £1 and are…

August 2011

• Investment boost for Blackburn26/08/2011

  Public spaces in King William Street, Blackburn, are being transformed following a £570,000 grant from the European Regional Development Fund…

• Where's Wally? In Blackburn Today!22/08/2011

  Where’s Wally? On his way to Blackburn!

  The Mall Blackburn’s summer of fun continues on Monday 22nd August as children’s favourite…

• Blackburn Rovers hit national headlines with "best value" matchday offer02/08/2011

  Blackburn Rovers Football Club today hit the national headlines with news that they offer the best value matchday experience in the…

• Dale's Butchers wins fete competition01/08/2011

  Dales Butchers won the Cathedral Fete competition on Saturday. Each market trader made a creation to represent their stall to help…

• Sun Shines on Blackburn Cathedral Fete01/08/2011

  People flocked to Blackburn Cathedral Fete to enjoy the nice weather and all the free entertainment and children's activities. The event began at…

July 2011

• New shops open in Darwen Town Centre26/07/2011

   Filling units one and two of the new Town Hall Frontage is DeliCarlo and Bump to Baby. These two recently opened shops join Guise Barbers, The…

• Special Offers and competitions this Summer25/07/2011

  Take advantage of these special offers and competitions this summer in Blackburn Town Centre;

  Children eat FREE at Blakey's Cafe…

• FREE to view Hansel and Gretel this Saturday!22/07/2011

  This Saturday head to Blackburn Cathedral Grounds to see Pendle Productions perform the classic children's tale Hansel and Gretel. This…

• Lancashire Farmers Market this weekend19/07/2011

  Enjoy a day out at historic Turton Tower this Sunday and pick up some lovely local produce at the same time.

  This weekend, July 24th,…

• Blackburn Market launch a success!11/07/2011

  CELEBRITY chef Nigel Haworth cooked up a storm at the official opening of Blackburn Market on Saturday.

  The Michelin star chef and regular on BBC's…

• Blackburn Market prepares for official launch08/07/2011

   

  Blackburn with Darwen Council has released a full programme of events for this Saturday’s official launch of the new £8m…

• Local band supports The Bluetones at King Georges Hall 22/7/201105/07/2011

  Local band The Cassini Club have been chosen to support The Bluetones at their farewell tour gig in Blackburn. The gig takes place at…

• New Market brings more shoppers to Blackburn05/07/2011

  BLACKBURN’S new market has boosted the number of people in the town’s shopping centre, according to figures.

• Shoppers flood to Blackburn Market04/07/2011

  Shoppers flood to new market ahead of next week's official opening

  With only one week to go until its official launch, Blackburn with Darwen…

• Funding Boost for Blackburn01/07/2011

  Public spaces in King William Street, Blackburn, will be transformed following a £570,000 grant from the Northwest European Regional…

June 2011

• The Mall Blackburn brings Blackpool Zoo to you!23/06/2011

  The Mall Blackburn is bringing Lancashire’s local zoo direct to its customers on Sunday 26th June.

  For one day only Blackpool Zoo will be…

• Nigel Howarth talks about Blackburn Market launch22/06/2011

  Star of Blackburn Market’s official launch speaks about event

  The Michelin Star celebrity chef set to star at the official launch of…

• Plus size clothing store opens on Railway Road, Darwen14/06/2011

  Sarah’s Sizes has recently opened on Railway Road in Darwen Town Centre offering plus size clothing. Ladies fashion size from…

• Blackburn Market Now Open!02/06/2011

  Crowds flock to Blackburn's new £8 million market

  Customers were queuing outside the doors in Church Street waiting for the market to open for…

May 2011

• New art work for Blackburn by Timorous Beasties 27/05/2011

  New temporary art work will be installed on the windows of the Pavilion cafe on Church Street,  Blackburn.  Designed by…

• Darwen Music Live this weekend!26/05/2011

  The annual Darwen music festival will take place this weekend with live music in town centre venues from Saturday and the…

• Blackburn Visitor Centre moves to Library19/05/2011

  Blackburn Visitor Centre has moved to a new location.

  Having temporarily filled the shop unit at the Blackburn Market site they have…

• Dragons Den winner to speak at The Courthouse Restaurant04/05/2011

  The Courthouse Restaurant Speaker Night welcomes Kirsty Henshaw, the Dragons Den 2010 winner. Kirsty's company, Worthenshaws Freedom, provides…

April 2011

• Lisa Allen to represent the North West23/04/2011

  Lisa Allen, head chef of Northcote has been announced the North West winner of the BBC Two’s Great British Menu on Friday 22nd April. For the…

• Discover the difference at M&S20/04/2011

  Your M&S Blackburn refreshed and revealed

  Marks and Spencers Blackburn launched their referbished store on Wednesday 20th April 2011. The…

• Blackburn Museum takes part in Night Sites07/04/2011

  Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is joining the Night Sites event which sees five museums and galleries across Pennine Lancashire open their doors…

• Darwen Micro brewery wins award07/04/2011

  A Darwen microbrewery has scooped a top award for its stout. Smokey Joes Black Beer, produced by Hopstar Brewery, was voted the second best…

March 2011

• New JD store opens in Blackburn Mall11/03/2011

  JD is now bigger and better in Blackburn

  JD, the King of Trainers, will open its doors to an all-new bigger and better store in Blackburn on…

• Adidas puts DARWEN on the global fashion map07/03/2011

  Darwen born fashioner designer Gary Aspden has created a signature shoe for Japanese designer Kazuki Kuraishi as part of his collaborative line with…

• Blackburn Market moved to new site in May04/03/2011

  Blackburn’s new £8 million market is scheduled to open on Wednesday, June 1st.

  The new modern Market Hall is based in the ground…

February 2011

• MJ's resturant secures Highest Quality award18/02/2011

  MJs Restaurant at The Whitehall Hotel in Darwen has secured the Highest Quality Assured accreditation from Taste Lancashire.

  The Taste…

• Take another LOOK at the LET14/02/2011

  Over 80 people went along to have their portraits taken at the former Vall Hall's jewellers. Photography students have set up a photography studio in…

January 2011

• Elysium Corsets makes a name for itself20/01/2011

  Traveller and Gypsy brides flock to Elysium Corsets on Darwen Street after seeing bespoke dream wedding dresses on TV. 

  As…

• The Mall's Retail Factor Competition19/01/2011

  Want to grow your retail business? Then enter The Mall's Retail Factor competition

  The Retail Factor competition is for any small retail…

• Winter news18/01/2011

  You can now keep up to date with winter news and find out what the Council is doing to make sure we can all still get out and about during the winter…

• Wayne's the life and soul18/01/2011

  Wayne Hemingway MBE is the guest DJ at this month's 3 Room Soul Night at King Georges Hall.

  The style guru will be celebrating the 16th anniversary…

• Town centre safety survey - WIN £25!14/01/2011

  Blackburn with Darwen Local Community Safety Partnership are currently carrying out their annual survey to find out how people feel about crime…

• Town Centre roadworks complete11/01/2011

  Major improvements to a busy junction on Blackburn’s orbital route (A6078) are now complete.

  Montague Street has been widened to four lanes…

• Darwen's first Ghost Walk is big success 04/01/2011

  MORE ghostly walks around Darwen are set to be arranged after an event last month proved a spooky success.

  Local historian and tour guide Simon…

December 2010

• Croney takes a ride on the BIG Wheel23/12/2010

  Regional TV presenter, Paul Crone visited Blackburn town centre today to take a ride on the BIG Wheel and record some Christmas messages from…

November 2010

• Farmers Market returns this Saturday26/11/2010

  Blackburn's very own local producers and farmers market returns to Fleming Square this Saturday. After a successful trial during the summer months,…

• Christmas arts and crafts fair26/11/2010

  Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th November 

  This weekend see's Christmas burst into view in Blackburn town centre, as local artists and…

• Stars light up town centres24/11/2010

  Diana Vickers returned to Blackburn as the star guest for the christmas lights switch on event. The young chart topper met a…

• More Lights Switch On details announced!05/11/2010

  Diana Vickers and Same Difference plus local talent to feature in this years Blackburn and Darwen Christmas Programme...

  Local girl and X…

October 2010

• Eat at Clog and Billycock and help a charity28/10/2010

  Eat at the Clog and Billycock and help raise money for the Blackburn Youth Zone Project. The Ribble Valley Inn is asking each customer if they…

• Food and Drink Market to be held in Darwen at Christmas28/10/2010

  Local Businesses in Darwen have joined together to bring the community some festive live entertainment and a christmas market offering food and…

• Stars announced for Christmas Lights Switch On28/10/2010

  Diana Vickers has been confirmed as making an appearance at the Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On. The event is to be held on Thursday 18th…

• New Stores open this week at The Mall Blackburn25/10/2010

  Topman and USC are the latest new stores to open in the Mall's £66 million redevelopment. The new shopping centre was opened in…

August 2010

• Next and New Look open new stores in Blackburn19/08/2010

  As part of the new £66 million Mall Shopping Centre development, Next and New Look have opened larger stores increasing their offers. New Look…

• Blackburn empty shop used for arts project19/08/2010

  A Book for Blackburn

  An empty Blackburn shop is given a new lease of life in an exciting new art project with international artist Lucy May…

• Blackburn Visitor Centre gets new home18/08/2010

   

  The Blackburn Visitor Centre is now open for business after moving into a new location on Salford.

  The popular centre has moved just across…

• Primark opens in Blackburn Town Centre18/08/2010

  Hollyoaks start Ricky Whittle opens new Primark store in The Mall 

  Primark’s 200th store officially opened its doors to shoppers…

• Ey Up Chuck18/08/2010

   Sally smartens Lord Street West!

  Local artist Sally Leach has spent three weeks on a mural for the boarded up former greengrocers on Lord…

March 2010

• Blackburn Nightlife gets a boost!24/03/2010

  New Club Essential Open in Blackburn!

  Blackburn's nightlife has been given a boost with new 'Club Essential' opening in Church Street…

October 2009

• Eve Lingerie well worth a visit01/10/2009

  Eve Lingerie was the winning nomination in the supporting Independant Blackburn campaign. Shoppers were asked to nominate a local…

August 2009

• Blackburn plugs in and rocks out again24/08/2009

  Blackburn plugs in and rocks out again

  A music event designed to crank up the volume in Blackburn will return to the town bigger and better in the…

June 2009

• Live Lounge to open in Blackburn02/06/2009

   A NEW bar dedicated to live music in Blackburn town centre is opening at the end of May.

   The owners of Live Lounge, which will be…

May 2009

• Triumphant Nigel serves up a Great British Menu26/05/2009

  We all know the North has great taste, and now Nigel is about to prove it again as he represents the North West in the finals of the BBC2's Great…

April 2009

• Budding chefs invited to take part in third annual 'Chilli Cook-off'14/04/2009

  Budding chefs invited to take part in third annual ‘Chili Cook-off’ 

  If your Chili Con Carne is ‘red hot’ why…

• Blackburn College students transforms rags to riches14/04/2009

  Students from Blackburn college have created brilliant new outfits from stock at a charity shop in aid of a hospice.

  The students were asked to…

• Pendle artist set for Blackburn exhibition14/04/2009

  A worldwide- recognised ceramic artist who is inspired by her religion, heritage and travels is to demonstrate her work in East Lancashire for the…

• Mercer's Toys opening marks start of exciting day on Darwen St07/04/2009

  A new chapter in the history of Blackburn's famous retail name bagan on saturday as Mercer's Toys opened its doors for the first time.

  The new shop…

March 2009

• Win a meal for two at Rhubarb!23/03/2009

  Help Support Independant Blackburn

  2000 shops are closing each year in Britain. Help Blackburn buck the trend. We are putting…

• Blackburn's Red-y for red nose day!10/03/2009

  Blackburn town hall has switched it's floodlighting to red to mark the Comic Relief Red Nose day celebrations.

  The building, which is…

• New £8m centre for young people gets go ahead04/03/2009

  The Government today announced that Blackburn town centre has been successful in its bid for funding to build the state-of-the-art…

• Food Success puts Blackburn on the map03/03/2009

  Blackburn has been named as ‘the cream of the crop’ in a recent summary of great grub in Lancashire.

  A map showing the location of all…

February 2009

• Your Chance to shape Victoria Square's future24/02/2009

  Blackburn has just one week left to decide on the winning design for Victoria Square’s dramatic new image.

  Plans from five world-class…

January 2009

• Art Gallery in the Pavillions19/01/2009

  Art Gallery in the Pavillions in February

  A GROUP of students will transform an empty town centre pavilion into a haven for art after securing…

• Treasure hunt in Blackburn Town Centre18/01/2009

  Beady eyes will lead you to treasure

  Ainsworth's jewellers invited shoppers to join fun town centre search for hidden charms 

  A treasure…

November 2008

• Blackburn's Local Grub wins Taste Lancashire Award07/11/2008

  BLACKBURN’S DELICIOUS DOZEN HANDED AWARD ON PLATE FOR LIP-SMACKING LOCAL GRUB

  Blackburn’s café culture has received a major…

• Winter Wonderland spectacle comes to Blackburn07/11/2008

  WINTER WONDERLAND TO BE AT CENTRE OF BLACKBURN CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

  A MAGICAL Christmas with a spectacular Winter Wonderland igloo at the heart…

• Council announces Free Parking07/11/2008

  Don’t forget - free parking in Blackburn from this Saturday

  From this weekend, parking is free in Blackburn town centre every Saturday in…