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Caskbar brings the best cask ales to Darwen A rotating weekly schedule of local cask ales ensure there is always something new to taste at Caskbar and with a range of Gin and Whiskey too, every drinker is happy. Just on the outskirts of the main street in Darwen, opposite Lidl, is a gem of…
Darwen Primary Poster Competition As part of their effort to promote health and safety Eric Wright Construction have been working with Avondale Primary School and challenging them to design site safety posters. Young people at Avondale Primary School have been putting their artistic talents to good use by entering a competition to create health and…
I popped into woods fruit and veg today to talk potatoes with David, the owner of the best fresh fruit and veg stall around. Did you know they have 9 different varieties of potatoes on sale plus sweet potatoes! That’s a lot of choice, but which should you go for? Well that depends on what…
Let’s Make at Darwen Market A series of free half term events for families starting Monday 18th until Friday 22nd February, 10am – 2pm. Half term is around the corner and for families looking for something fun and free to do there is a packed programme of activities planned at Darwen Market. Blackburn with Darwen Council…
Blackburn with Darwen Council has today revealed the artwork concept that will become the centre piece of the new Darwen Market Square. A majestic Peregrine Falcon, made of woven copper, will arrive in Darwen this spring. It will stand over 3m tall, with a wing span of 4.5m; it will look towards one of its…
Have you discovered this fantastic little shop yet? Belgrave Bootique is the creation of sister owner’s Janet and Joanna. In their third year of business now, their success is easy to understand as soon as you’ve seen their offer. Located in the centre of Darwen in one of the Tram Shelters dating back to the…
Have you tried a Thai Pie yet? The Thai Pie is the creation of Bakery owner Dean Haworth following a late night idea and all night baking session. We caught up with Dean to get the background on this popular twist to the traditional pie. “We went travelling to Thailand 20 years ago and brought…
A good Darwen news story to start off your Monday! Proposals to build a £300million state-of-the-art energy recovery centre to turn millions of black bin bags and their contents into steam and electricity have been revealed today. Councillor Phil Riley, Regeneration head for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and member of Darwen Town Centre Partnership…
Making Memories Haberdashery expands after successful first year at Darwen Market. Congratulations are in order for Making memories Haberdashery stall. Following a successful year on the market they have now expanded, taking on a much bigger stall. The new stall looks fantastic and is full of the quality products everyone has come to expect and love.…
Christmas is a time of indulgence and with so many tasty treats and delicious meals to be had in Darwen town centre you really have no chance of holding back so why bother? Go on, give in, enjoy the festive season… From festive feast preparation to tasty treats, sugary stocking fillers and scrumptious dinners, here…
