Lancashire Telegraph

'Desperate' prolific shoplifter stole vodka and meat during supermarket theft spree A prolific shoplifter has been given a chance to "help himself" after targeting Accrington supermarkets during a theft spree

'Desperate' prolific shoplifter stole vodka and meat during supermarket theft spree

Blackburn Judge tells danger driver he 'wished he could sentence you for longer' A man who went to the pub after being bailed from Blackburn magistrates on a Monday was involved in a police chase after getting into his Porsche 911

Blackburn Judge tells danger driver he 'wished he could sentence you for longer'

Off-duty police officer praised for 'life-saving actions' after M6 crash Volunteer police officer Alex Rose from Lancashire praised for saving injured driver after M6 crash near Staffordshire, using HGV to protect scene

Off-duty police officer praised for 'life-saving actions' after M6 crash

Village postmen were delivering hundreds of parcels a week over a century ago Much is made today of the Royal Mail prioritising parcel delivery. But East Lancashire’s ‘posties’ are no strangers to handling packages.

Village postmen were delivering hundreds of parcels a week over a century ago

Five-year-old's 'amazing' artwork picked as charity's offical Eid card Qasim Chaudhry, a pupil at St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s impressed youth workers with his artistic talent during a design activity organised by One Voice Blackburn.

Five-year-old's 'amazing' artwork picked as charity's offical Eid card

Drunk mum spared jail for helping three men smash up woman's home and attacking her A drunken Clitheroe mother who joined three men in storming a woman’s home while her young children slept upstairs has been spared an immediate prison sentence.

Drunk mum spared jail for helping three men smash up woman's home and attacking her

'Eyesore' collapsed hotel will be demolished following court order, council confirms Burnley Council is moving forward with plans to demolish the former Adelphi Hotel which has stood empty for years.

'Eyesore' collapsed hotel will be demolished following court order, council confirms

Entrepreneur who built global business from the back streets of Colne dies aged 88 An entrepreneur who built a global engineering business from the back streets of Colne has died aged 88, his company has announced.

Entrepreneur who built global business from the back streets of Colne dies aged 88

The names and faces of the most wanted men by police in East Lancashire this week These are the names and faces of the four most wanted people in East Lancashire this week.

The names and faces of the most wanted men by police in East Lancashire this week

Plans submitted for new Greggs at an East Lancashire service station Plans have been submitted to introduce a new Greggs at an East Lancashire service station.

Plans submitted for new Greggs at an East Lancashire service station

Police seize 17 vehicles in fresh Bin the Bangers crackdown Police have seized 17 vehicles and issued multiple fines in a fresh Bin the Bangers crackdown.

Police seize 17 vehicles in fresh Bin the Bangers crackdown

Police volunteer praised for using lorry as shield during M6 crash A Lancashire volunteer police officer has been commended for his exceptional bravery and quick thinking following a serious collision on the M6 near Staffordshire.

Police volunteer praised for using lorry as shield during M6 crash

Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving near school A Darwen man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving near a school in Blackburn.

Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving near school

All the UK train services affected by the fire at Glasgow Central Station See all the Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Cross Country, and TransPennine Express services affected by the Glasgow Central Station fire.

All the UK train services affected by the fire at Glasgow Central Station

ITV addresses rumours Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard could be leaving This Morning Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard present This Morning together Monday to Thursday but reports have suggested they could be leaving - here's what ITV said.

ITV addresses rumours Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard could be leaving This Morning

Freedom of Lancaster given to 101 year old D-Day veteran Serving in the East Lancashire Regiment, he fought in some of the most significant battles of WW2, including Arnhem and the Battle of the Bulge.

Freedom of Lancaster given to 101 year old D-Day veteran

Boy, 1, rushed to hospital after being bitten on face by dog at a pub A young boy was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a dog at a pub in Leyland.

Boy, 1, rushed to hospital after being bitten on face by dog at a pub

Blackpool charity granted funding for emergency repairs Funding for the repairs comes from the Government’s £1.5 million Pride in Place Impact Fund, which is allocated by Blackpool Council.

Blackpool charity granted funding for emergency repairs

Blackburn Rovers rocked by injury concern with four new issues revealed Blackburn Rovers are depleted heading to Oxford United on Wednesday night

Blackburn Rovers rocked by injury concern with four new issues revealed

Three fire engines called to house fire in quiet residential area The fire service was called to a house fire in Barrowford this morning (March 9).

Three fire engines called to house fire in quiet residential area

Cordon put in place after suspected 'WW2 bomb' found in garage On Saturday afternoon (March 7), at around 1.30pm, police were called to reports of an 'explosive device' off Blackwood Road, Stacksteads

Cordon put in place after suspected 'WW2 bomb' found in garage

‘Everyone happy now?’ – Petrol prices hit £1.40p per litre in Blackburn The latest fuel prices were spotted on Monday, with diesel at £1.60p per litre.

‘Everyone happy now?’ – Petrol prices hit £1.40p per litre in Blackburn

Alison Moyet to bring Yazoo classics to Blackpool Winter Gardens Alison Moyet will headline a special show at Winter Gardens Blackpool as part of her newly announced UK tour

Alison Moyet to bring Yazoo classics to Blackpool Winter Gardens

Blackburn Rovers star on salvaged point, Oxford United and fitness battle Hayden Carter stressed the importance of every point for Blackburn Rovers as they try to avoid relegation.

Blackburn Rovers star on salvaged point, Oxford United and fitness battle

Blackburn Rovers chasing bragging rights and glory in Burnley FA Youth Cup tie Blackburn Rovers host Burnley looking for a place in the last four of the competition

Blackburn Rovers chasing bragging rights and glory in Burnley FA Youth Cup tie

Michael O'Neill reveals Blackburn Rovers trait he wants to secure survival More reaction from the head coach after Blackburn Rovers drew 1-1 with Portsmouth

Michael O'Neill reveals Blackburn Rovers trait he wants to secure survival

Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100million - here's how deliveries will be affected.

Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries

Loose Women and Lorraine pulled from schedule as ITV shakeup confirmed from this week Loose Women and Lorraine will not air this week with Cheltenham Festival replacing some programmes and both TV shows will take a break for weeks.

Loose Women and Lorraine pulled from schedule as ITV shakeup confirmed from this week

Family speak out after 'disgusting' man sexually assaulted 10-year-old girl A Burnley man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a young girl. Ian Wagstaff committed the offences against the girl when she was aged 10.

Family speak out after 'disgusting' man sexually assaulted 10-year-old girl

Blackpool Police search for wanted man with 'rose tattoo' Police are searching for a missing man who was last seen in Blackpool and anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to call 999.

Blackpool Police search for wanted man with 'rose tattoo'