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Christmas
Aladdin Cast Causes Magic and Mayhem as Blackburn Panto Officially Launches
Christmas came early to Blackburn as the cast of this year's Aladdin descended on Blackburn Empire Theatre for a fun-filled official launch…
News
Blackburn Cathedral to host free Community Health and Wellbeing Day
Blackburn Cathedral says its free drop-in event will bring together more than 30 local and national organisations, charities and NHS teams on…
Council
Council proposes £505,000 fly-tipping crackdown in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council says a proposed £505,000 investment would strengthen its response to fly-tipping, including faster waste removal, stronger enforcement and…
Council
Blackburn’s Inspiring careers event returns for ninth year
Almost 2,000 young people attended Blackburn’s Inspiring at Blackburn Leisure Centre, where 68 exhibits offered information and guidance on life after school.
Food & Drink
Familiar faces behind The Rock Box set to bring Blackburn’s Ribblesdale pub back to life
The historic Northgate pub opposite King George’s Hall is preparing to reopen, with Karen and Andy Joss promising a traditional pub atmosphere…
Council
The K’s to open King George’s Hall’s £13.5m makeover this weekend
The K’s will headline King George’s Hall’s grand reopening in Blackburn this Saturday, as the venue welcomes crowds back after a £13.5m…
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Art and Industry
Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
Tue–Sat, 11am–4:45pm (closed Sun, Mon & bank holidays)
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Collected Creatures
Exhibition on until 31 Jan 2027
Tue–Sat, 11am–4:45pm (closed Sun, Mon & bank holidays)
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