Full festive line-up revealed for Darwen’s dazzling Christmas lights switch-on 2025!

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 is offering more than nine hours of festive fun that’s not to be missed!  Hot on the heels of announcing singing sensation Kelly Llorenna as this year’s headliner – to much…

Begin2Sing at legendary Abbey Road studios

Begin2Sing at legendary Abbey Road studios  An original single celebrating the Darwen community is almost ready to be released, following a mastering session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios this week.   Paul Stuart Davies, who has written and recorded the song through his Begin2Sing community project, used the state-of-the-art audio technology at the London studios…

Kelly Llorenna tops line-up for Darwen Christmas lights switch-on 2025

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 Love Never Dies – has been revealed as the headline act for this year’s Darwen Christmas lights switch-on. Every year, huge crowds descend on Darwen Market Square for the much-loved event,…

Natural Flood Management on Darwen Moors

Preventing flooding in Darwen Darwen wouldn’t be Darwen without its Moors. They are a huge part of our identity and lifestyle. But did you know that it’s not just leisurely Sunday hikes and our iconic Jubilee Tower that the moors provide us… they’re also vital for preventing flooding in Darwen. Keep reading to find out…

Darwen Market Welcomes Herbert Parkinson for Exclusive Pop-Up Event

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 the prestigious John Lewis Partnership, will be joining us at Darwen Market again for an exclusive Pop-Up Shop on Saturday 30th August 2025 from 8am to 4pm. This special one-day event…

MetoaTee, Darwen’s coolest independent retailer, joins #shopdarwen!

We’re very excited to announce that MetoaTee has become a #shopdarwen member, joining an enthusiastic community of unique independent shops and businesses in Darwen Town Centre. Vintage Sportswear and Designer shop in Darwen Town Centre This treasure trove of vintage sportswear and designer clothing is owned by Blackburnian, Tom Washington, who is truly passionate about…