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Begin2Sing and win a recording session! Following the successful release of Darwen’s original single Begin2Sing, here’s your opportunity to record your own version – and win a recording…

Darwen’s brightest Christmas yet as thousands enjoy spectacular switch-on! Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on once again smashed all records as thousands of people turned out…

Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 Top Tips Here’s your handy guide to the Darwen Christmas Lights Switch-On and Festive Markets – a quick…

Get ready to download Darwen’s Begin2Sing! It’s time to pre-order Begin2Sing, the original song celebrating Darwen’s community ahead of its release on Saturday 15…

Full festive line-up revealed for Darwen’s dazzling Christmas lights switch-on 2025! One of Darwen’s favourite Christmas traditions is back and this year’s lights switch-on…

Begin2Sing at legendary Abbey Road studios  An original single celebrating the Darwen community is almost ready to be released, following a mastering session at…

Kelly Llorenna tops line-up for Darwen Christmas lights switch-on 2025 Kelly Llorenna – the singing sensation behind dance anthems Heart of Gold and True…

Autumn window art at Fourteen Market Street Year 6 pupils from St Barnabas CE Primary Academy joined local artist, Lucie Cooke, and the #shopdarwen…

Community Voices Added to Begin2Sing Single Around 50 Darreners came together in Sunbird Records last Sunday to add their voices to a track to…

Darwen Skatepark Set To Host British Cycling BMX Freestyle National Series Round 2 Whilst not in Darwen Town Centre, we could not miss the…

Darwen Market Welcomes Herbert Parkinson for Exclusive Pop-Up Event We’re thrilled to announce that Herbert Parkinson Ltd, Darwen’s renowned textile manufacturer and part of…

Free Summer fun activities in Darwen: A Packed Season of Creativity, Culture & Community Darwen is turning up the sunshine with a fantastic line-up…