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Westholme School celebrates

Westholme School in Blackburn is celebrating standout GCSE results, with 45 per cent of entries achieving grades 9-7

Longridge paedo jailed after preying on vulnerable teen

A “cynical, depraved and disgusting” East Lancashire paedophile who preyed on an extremely vulnerable girl has been jailed.

CPS and police branded

A Blackburn man will be released from custody ahead of his trial after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and police demonstrated a “belated…

Community groups across Lancashire handed £30,000 funding boost

More than £30,000 has been awarded to support community projects across Lancashire.

A passionate believer in the power of sport joins Accrington Stanley Community Trust

A passionate advocate for using sport to transform communities has joined the board of Accrington Stanley Community Trust.

Met Office warns of severe thunderstorms set to hit East Lancs tonight

Thunderstorms are due to hit East Lancashire this evening after the Met Office issued a weather warning

Sex offender with

A man who failed to register under the sex offender notification requirements within three days of his release from prison was confused about wh…

Hapton grandmother thought she would

An East Lancashire grandmother thought she was "going to die" after her cars were smashed up by a pair of fighting Rhinos at a safari park.

The free tool that keeps you informed about changes in Lancashire

Public notices affect your home, street and community. Find out what they are, why they matter and how to search for them on the free Public Not…

Man ordered to forfeit more than £11,000 after suspicion of illegal lending

A Blackpool man suspected of being an illegal lender has been ordered to forfeit more than £11,000 by a court.

Nominations begin to find East Lancashire

Now in its third year, the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Bakery competition is back, as we look to crown the businesses that go above and beyond f…

How much each Lancashire council is paying to be abolished

More details are emerging about the local government reorganisation process, including how much it is going to cost taxpayers.

Application submitted to build 39 new homes on greenfield land in Rossendale

New plans have been entered to build 39 new homes in Rossendale, 30 per cent of which would be affordable

Why people keep returning to this timeless Lancashire village on the moors

Walk through Tockholes in Lancashire and discover historic cottages, moorland views, and woodland trails.

Pub landlords reveal future plans for venue - including £155K revamp

The landlords of a Baxenden pub say they couldn't see "another village pub boarded up," so they decided to breathe new life into the…

House in Ribble Valley street could become dessert bar under new plans

Plans have been submitted to turn a vacant house in Moor Street, Clitheroe into a dessert bar.

Grandad who was in

A Blackburn grandfather who was diagnosed with hepatitis C after routine blood tests has urged others to get checked.

Best spots in Lancashire to watch this week

A solar eclipse will be visible across Lancashire this week and if you want to try and catch a glimpse we have all the details you need to know…