One of the UK’s oldest bakery brands, Cooplands, has returned to local hands following its sale by Blackburn-headquartered EG Group, bringing to an end a four-year chapter of corporate ownership.
After more than two decades in Blackburn, EG Group has confirmed it is relocating its UK office to Bolton and its global headquarters to the USA. The move reflects a reduced UK operation – leaving the future of its £35m Blackburn offices uncertain.
Poundland has confirmed that its Blackburn branch at Cobden Court in The Mall will shut its doors for the final time on 31 August 2025, as part of a sweeping UK-wide restructuring plan affecting nearly 70 stores.
In August 2023, it was announced that Blackburn was set to welcome a new drive-thru restaurant from popular Canadian coffee and doughnut brand Tim Hortons. Hopes were high for a swift opening at the proposed site on Townsmoor Retail Park — the former home of Carphone Warehouse. The plans promised 50 new jobs, a new food and drink destination, and a much-needed boost for the retail park.
Blackburn’s nightlife has taken another hit with the closure of The Rock Box on King William Street. More than just a bar, The Rock Box had become a focal point for Blackburn’s live music scene and a rare haven for fans of rock and alternative culture. Now shuttered after months of financial difficulty, its closure raises bigger questions about Blackburn’s ability to sustain drinking venues and night-time culture in a rapidly changing town centre.
Blackburn’s Business Improvement District (BID) is recruiting for a new BID Manager, following a change in leadership.
Another of Blackburn’s town centre bars could be set for change, with the Blackburn Times on Northgate now up for sale.
There’s no doubt the news that Marks & Spencer will leave Blackburn town centre will be met with disappointment by many. For decades, M&S has been a cornerstone of high street shopping in Blackburn, a familiar name on a changing landscape. But when it comes to the future of the brand in our borough, the newly approved move to Whitebirk is, in truth, the best Blackburn could have hoped for.
Blackburn is bracing for yet another loss, with the announcement that NatWest’s branch in Copy Nook / Audley will close its doors for good on 12th May 2025.
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free, three-day recruitment event designed to help you land your dream job.
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and Council intervention.
Bonmarché, the UK’s largest retailer for women’s fashion, will open a new store in Blackburn on the 12th of December.
A Blackburn-based BNI chapter is celebrating after its members generated over £2 million in the last year, bringing the total amount of work referred within the group to over £10 million since its launch.
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, was the guest of honour at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s Careers Fair on Thursday 29th February 2024.
Why do so few businesses take part in the BID voting process.
Creams Cafe, the UK’s leading dessert restaurant brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new store in Blackburn on Thursday, 26th October 2023!
In exciting news, The Butlers Arms will be opening its doors on Monday, October 23rd!
A local shopkeeper has contacted Blackburn Life about the “shocking state” of areas of Blackburn Town Centre, including a shoppers’ pay and display car park, dead plant displays and filthy entrances into the town.
Blackburn Wilko store is set to close its doors for the last time on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Come and talk to us about a fresh start – that’s the offer from North West bus operator Transdev to workers facing redundancy following the collapse of high street retailer Wilko.
To celebrate 120 years of HOBKIRK SEWING MACHINES they are giving you the chance to WIN some amazing prizes over the coming months!!
Crown Paints in Darwen has made a colourful donation to local charity, Blackburn Empire Theatre.
It’s been another successful year for top-rated home care provider Alcedo Care Group, with its Blackburn & Darwen office on Anchor Court in Darwen.
A round up of some of our favourite local market traders in Blackburn
A brand new venture opens for bookings at the end of February, with touches of luxury and glamour for the ultimate break.
The manager of Blackburn BID, Catherine Price, has made a last minute plea to shop with Blackburn Town Centre businesses this Christmas.
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The Shh Bar, which announced last month it was not to relocate, but close its doors has now thanked customers as it closed for the final time.
Blackburn’s latest Hotel has opened as Hotel 99 in the former Wheatsheaf pub on Mincing Lane in the Town Centre, under the Best Western brand.
The Mall Blackburn has welcomed a new food vendor specialising in delicious Belgian waffles (Waffwich) mini dutch pancakes and creamy shakes.
The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant is intended to support eligible hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the effect that the rise of the Omicron variant may have on their business operations.
Blackburn’s Exchange Building, which many will remember as a cinema, but has a rich history going as far back as the 1860s, is getting ready to launch a new future.
A range of pop-up stalls will be trading in Blackburn Market every Saturday as everyone looks forward to the festive season. The pop-up stalls will be based on the new
The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for an exciting business to take a free retail unit for six months.
German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Blackburn, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the town.
Masters of Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn town centre have been awarded a Sports England ‘Return To Play’ grant.
