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Darwen community favourite, the East Lancashire Hospice charity shop on Bridge Street, is the latest retailer to join Shop Darwen! This bustling town centre…

We have some big news to share for Darwen town centre and beyond! We’re evolving to showcase the very best of our whole town,…

Introducing Lounge 55, Darwen’s newest coffee bar, and the latest retailer to join the successful #shopdarwen campaign! This chic and cosy coffee lounge is…

Darwen’s own Mimi and Bee Fabric and Yarn is a finalist for Lancashire Telegraph competition! Did you know you can get premium yarns, beautiful fabrics…

The Easter holiday is fast approaching… two weeks of no school! If you’re wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained, Darwen Town…

Two #shopdarwen foodie favourites have received the recognition they deserve …but one still needs your help to be crowned winner! Pies and sandwiches, two…

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…

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…

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…

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…