A PAIR of Blackburn venues are set to be closed all night after a power cut.

King George's Hall and Blackburn Central Library are now closed following the loss of electricity at 5pm.

Blackburn with Darwen Council has confirmed that both buildings will be closed for the rest of the day and are set to reopen tomorrow morning.

A spokesman added that more information will be given 'when available'.

No event was set to be staged at King George's Hall this evening.