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Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and…
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New Bonmarché Store to Open in Blackburn This December
Bonmarché, the UK’s largest retailer for women’s fashion, will open a new store in Blackburn on the 12th of December.
Business
£10 Million Milestone for Blackburn BNI Group
A Blackburn-based BNI chapter is celebrating after its members generated over £2 million in the last year, bringing the total amount of…
Business
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Heralds Careers Fair Success
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, was the guest of honour at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s Careers…
Business
It’s Good News but only 30% turnout for Blackburn BID Third-Term Renewal
Why do so few businesses take part in the BID voting process.
Business
Giveaways & Free Spooky Sundaes as Creams Cafe to Host Spooktacular Grand Opening in Blackburn
Creams Cafe, the UK's leading dessert restaurant brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Blackburn on…
Business
The Butlers Arms to Open its Doors on 23rd October
In exciting news, The Butlers Arms will be opening its doors on Monday, October 23rd!
Business
Blackburn Town Centre Shoppers’ Car Park covered in “litter for months”
A local shopkeeper has contacted Blackburn Life about the "shocking state" of areas of Blackburn Town Centre, including a shoppers' pay and…
Business
Blackburn Wilko Store Closure date announced
Blackburn Wilko store is set to close its doors for the last time on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Business
Transdev guarantees job interview for Wilko staff facing redundancy
Come and talk to us about a fresh start – that’s the offer from North West bus operator Transdev to workers facing…
Business
Hobkirks Sewing Machines Competition
To celebrate 120 years of HOBKIRK SEWING MACHINES they are giving you the chance to WIN some amazing prizes over the coming…
Business
The future looks bright for The Blackburn Empire thanks to Darwen’s Crown Paints
Crown Paints in Darwen has made a colourful donation to local charity, Blackburn Empire Theatre.