News stories tagged as "Blackburn Town Centre"
New Café Harmony creating more culture in Blackburn as international food hub opens its doors
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10:53 am
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
Get ready to make – Festival of Making returns this July!
Published at: Monday 30 January 2023 at 11:29 am
The National Festival of Making has announced its return to Blackburn on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July 2023.
One more week to see Blackburn’s sand sculptures!
Published at: Monday 22 August 2022 at 11:56 am
Visitors have been flocking from near and far to visit Blackburn town centre’s sand sculpture trail – don’t miss your chance to see it this week!
Online treasure hunt – discover the magic of Blackburn town centre!
Published at: Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 12:43 pm
Inspired by the ‘Believe in the Magic of Blackburn Town Centre’ book by Christina Gabbitas, Blackburn with Darwen Libraries have launched an online treasure hunt through time, visiting many of the locations visited by Peggy and Imtiaz in the book.
Restoration of Victorian shops and warehouses at Lord Street West starts
Published at: Thursday 3 December 2020 at 10:50 am
The Townscape Heritage Project is excited to announce that work will now start at Lord Street West in Blackburn town centre this week.
Cinema getting ready for its close up
Published at: Friday 20 December 2019 at 9:59 am
Outside works are well underway at the new Reel Cinema in Blackburn town centre.
Starkie Street car park closure
Published at: Wednesday 22 May 2019 at 2:04 pm
Starkie Street car park in Blackburn, which incorporates the Thwaites rooftop car park, will be closed as of Saturday 25 May 2019.
Deadline to vote for town centre improvement group
Published at: Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 11:03 am
Businesses in Blackburn town centre are being reminded that ballot papers for the renewal vote for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) must be returned by Friday, November 2nd.
Blackburn’s Big Christmas
Published at: Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 3:44 pm
A bumper festive calendar with Christmas market, parades and dashing santas is heading to Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Blackburn BID have announced a packed programme of festive fun for Christmas 2018, kicking off with the Christmas Lights Switch On Show on Saturday, November 24th.
Don’t miss the big car boot sale
Published at: Wednesday 5 September 2018 at 11:01 am
A car boot sale is being held every Sunday until October 28th on Brown Street car park next to Blackburn Bus Station in the town centre.
Green light for ambitious transport project
Published at: Thursday 19 July 2018 at 1:58 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been successful in its bid to open up streets around King George’s Hall to boost business and entertainment in the area.
Spring Street Fair to bring 360° Dome Cinema to Town
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2017 at 11:22 am
A giant 360° dome cinema will be landing in Blackburn this Saturday at the first of Blackburn Business Improvement District’s Street Fairs of 2017.
Shhhh – a new Speakeasy Bar is set to open in Blackburn
Published at: Monday 8 May 2017 at 4:08 pm
A new speakeasy bar set to open this summer, is just one of the exciting new developments planned as part of the £3 million Townscape Heritage Initiative for Blackburn town centre.
New cinema complex is the ‘Reel’ deal
Published at: Wednesday 3 May 2017 at 12:11 pm
Reel Cinema Ltd has been unveiled as the developer behind a new cinema, restaurant and bar complex in Blackburn town centre.
Road closures – Festival of Making
Published at: Wednesday 26 April 2017 at 1:56 pm
The exciting National Festival of Making is on its way to Blackburn town centre – and some roads will be closed to make room for events and crowds.
State-of-the-art parking comes to Blackburn town centre
Published at: Friday 31 March 2017 at 3:17 pm
New ultra-modern pay and display parking machines are being rolled out in Blackburn.
Can you help Make pop-up shop a hit?
Published at: Wednesday 22 March 2017 at 5:14 pm
Volunteers are being asked to come forward to help run a pop-up shop for the Festival of Making.
Works to start on King Street
Published at: Thursday 23 February 2017 at 12:19 pm
Works are due to start at King Street in Blackburn town centre from Monday, February 27th, for approximately six weeks to replace a cast iron water main.
All the fun of the fair for half term
Published at: Monday 6 February 2017 at 10:48 am
Blackburn town centre will feature fairground fun for the half term week.
Community Clothing officially open for business
Published at: Friday 21 October 2016 at 4:16 pm
Community Clothing, the brainchild of fashion designer Patrick Grant has officially opened.
Blackburn needs your vote to be Britain’s best high street
Published at: Tuesday 18 October 2016 at 1:36 pm
Blackburn has been named as one of the country’s best high streets by being shortlisted in the third annual Great British High Street competition.
Blackburn’s Town Centre Aiming High
Published at: Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:41 am
Business leaders are hoping to put Blackburn on the map after putting the town centre forward for a national award and cash prize.
Thousands gather for St George’s Day celebrations in Blackburn
Published at: Monday 25 April 2016 at 10:52 am
Thousands of visitors turned out to celebrate St George’s Day in style as seven theatrical dragons put on displays around Blackburn Town Centre.
Hotel opens doors to over £30,000 worth of bookings
Published at: Thursday 5 November 2015 at 4:10 pm
Blackburn’s new development Cathedral Quarter has seen the opening of its new 60 bedroomed hotel.
