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Beggars Belief Collective describe themselves as “a ragtag gang of makers, artists and creatives based in Darwen.” Based at Darwen Library Theatre, the collective…

Darwen is home to several fantastic independent online businesses, in addition to our local shops, cafes and bars. One of which is Little Red…

Non-essential retail is back! Darwen shops are now able to open their doors and welcome customers both new and old. Now is an important…

Darwen Market, Blackburn Market and Let’s Make are hosting lots of fantastic free virtual events for children in Blackburn with Darwen over the Easter…

Do you love to cook? Are you a novice cook, but want to learn? Do you love the idea of shopping locally for food,…

If you love singing, are over seven years old and live in Darwen, don’t miss out of this fantastic competition!  Darwen School of Music…

We’re all keen to save money and create less waste when it comes to everyday meals, especially right now. Shopping savvily is even more…

Darwen Market and Blackburn Market are supporting families with children eligible for free school meals via vouchers, which can be used to buy quality…

When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety, and…

Christmas has crept up on us yet again, and although things are undoubtedly different this year, there’s still plenty going on a Darwen Market……

Maria Grieco is a local food lover and NHS worker who has turned her passion for cooking into a successful venture, Dinner at Maria’s.…

Shopping locally is a simple thing you can do to support your local economy and community throughout the challenging times were are facing. It’s…