East Lancashire News from Friday, August 7th, 2026

The K’s to headline grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall

One of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands, The K’swill headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall.
Blackburn town centre regeneration constructor approved

The revival of Blackburn’s town centre has taken a major step forward, with the selection of a constructor to deliver the £45 million first phase of the wider £250 million regeneration plan.