The first for news and sport in Blackburn, Burnley and across East Lancashire.

Venkys London: Rovers losses double with relegation - but future looks secure

57

Woman suffers significant injuries in fire at Blackburn high-rise flats

1

Knifeman was asking to be arrested

6

Murder charges brought against three men and teen after dad dies in hospital

1

Couple ordered to pay back £30k after fraudulent holiday sickness claim

24

Updated

Apprentice Camilla signs deal with major health store for her nut milk product

7

Lawyers from Darwen are fined after blunders lead to £353,000 compensation payouts

14

Burnley pensioner who was hit by car dies surrounded by family

Woman dies in hospital after A59 Sawley crash

Bank nurses in East Lancs win unfair dismissal fight over emergency cover scheme revamp

1

Get the latest local news straight to your inbox everyday

Get involved with the news in your community

Send your stories and photos now

Prolific paedophile gets seven years over historic sexual abuse

12

Christmas tree fire warning after blaze at flat in Oswaldtwistle

Updated

VIDEO: Muslim man apologises after hate-filled rant about 'anyone converting to Christianity'

76

Masterchef finalist Moonira Hinglotwala opens up new post office

5

Former Burnley FC chairman writes novel to raise funds for prostate cancer

East Lancashire hospitals 'creaking at seams' this winter, warns union boss

Career burglar's foul-mouthed rant at sentencing judge

14

Tesco and M&S shoplifter threatened to stab staff with needle

1

Woman taken to hospital following Blackburn chip pan fire

Progress made on heritage centre lease

3

Blackburn with Darwen care leavers' support extended

Apprentices scoop top awards in annual ceremony

1

Blackburn man who helped make Preston a city dies

Sixty jobs set to go at Rolls-Royce plant in East Lancs

Download festive holiday opening times for pharmacies in Blackburn with Darwen

Here's how expanded museum and art gallery could look

Christmas market shoppers defy the weather

3

Updated

England and Burnley keeper Joe Hart quizzed by pupils

Moving video shown at Pendleside Hospice Light Up A Life service

Playing dress up at the cinema

PICTURES: New 800-place Islamic boys school being built in Blackburn

42

Mother-of-2 from Padiham avoids jail for sex with boy, 13

Former Lancashire Evening Telegraph political reporter dies at 73

1

Stalker from Accrington branded 'danger to women' after M62 terror chase

26

Updated

Blackburn entrepreneur Camilla Ainsworth misses out in Apprentice final

5

Meeting to decide on plans for £8 million Cathedral Square development

50

Blackburn GP: Punish patients who miss appointments with fines

30

PICTURES: New Pepe's in Burnley and plans for new German kebab restaurant in Blackburn

17

Hungry thieves steal CUSTARD PIES from Premier Express in Lower Darwen

8

WATCH: Fire throwing performance artist drops flaming baton in Blackburn festival of light

2

'Wasted journeys' costing North West Ambulance Service £1 million a month

4

When you could drive as fast as you can on the first motorway in Britain – in Lancashire

9

County council decision on Brexit impact committee

Review: Doctor Dolittle the Musical, The Lowry. Salford Quays

Just announced: Stereophonics to headline Lytham Festival

Updated

The Burnley distillery shipping 4,000 bottles of GIN to the USA

5

Partner 'humiliated' by assault after being accused of being unfaithful

Runner and Clarets fan Scott Cunliffe appears on Sports Personality of the Year

1

Butcher was nearly three times over legal limit

The night a bomb was dropped in Blackburn

12

Drunk Burnley man shouts, hits car, and headbutts policeman

5

MP Julie tackles PM over pupils who need special help

Council boss's wife says sorry over 'lying' claim

5

Business rate pilot scheme for Lancashire councils wins approval

1

Former headteacher and Accrington Stanley goalkeeper dies at 83

Threat to burn man's house down

Police end probe into criminality over wellbeing scheme

'Putting lives at risk': Fire started by youths in derelict Ivy Bank school

1

Updated

Body pulled out of reservoir off Grane Road after being found by fisherman

2

PICTURES: Dramatic images of festival of light in Blackburn

Salon owner anger after thousands of pound worth of goods are stolen from shop on birthday

12

Updated

Do Muslims celebrate Christmas? 'People shouldn’t be afraid to discuss it with colleagues of the Muslim faith'

56

Bedsit plan for former Hindle Arms pub in Blackburn

3

Rise in number of written complaints to NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria

6

Man banned from contacting his own GRAN and begging her for money

6

Inflatable fun comes to East Lancs town as Air Unlimited opens

2

'It doesn’t affect our electricity bill TOO much' – couple go nuts on Christmas lights on house

6

Tandem scheme in Clitheroe aims to get more back in the saddle

'If you don't like Blackburn move somewhere else'

70

This is how King William Street in Blackburn used to look

6

17 PICTURES: When the TV detector van used to come to town to catch you out

10

Getting dental treatment abroad

Flu jab call to long-term health sufferers more at risk

1

Updated

Firefighters called to grill pan fire at Accrington home

I’m a Muslim and I love the festive period

59

Apprentice from Accrington will compete with rivals from across UK

Crews called to chimney fire

Accrington firm funds festive feast for 80

1

Adventure caravanning with dogs: wife spends job loss payout on 'living her best life'

2

Blackburn nursery given suspension notice by Ofsted

11

Investigation launched after 'suspicious' spate of car fires

PICTURES: First look at new bar with craft ales and video games

1

Man suffers injuries after FALLING down trench in Blackburn

73

Trending

Man shocked after elderly neighbour dies and leaves behind a sack filled with Christmas presents for his daughter

BMW, Audi and Mercedes drivers 'the most dangerous on UK roads'

14

Judge in Blackpool issues warrant for arrest of Abdulah Husseni

How to get Elf on the Shelf 'trapped' in your TV - the new hack for parents

5

Yorkshire Tea apologises as new ‘misbehaving’ bags split

Elderly couple pictured holding hands after being rescued from car crash

Read more Trending

Sport

Burnley set to be without Aaron Lennon for Arsenal trip but JBG could return

9

FA Cup replays to be scrapped a year earlier than planned

3

Travis not short of interest should Rovers sanction move

14

Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope on his return to action

4

Boss not critical of players despite dropping two points

4

Reds can use last season as inspiration believes McConville

Tony Mowbray on the possibility of more new deals at Rovers

26

Former Rovers boss Lambert linked with moves for ex-Ewood duo

3

Alex Davies named in England Lions limited overs squad

James Neil's Blackburn Hawks column: We've set a Christmas target of four points

Under-23s put four past Arsenal in fine end to 2018

6

Charlie Taylor: "We are looking more like a typical Burnley team"

35

John Coleman believes Stanley are close to finding their form

Reds must work on finishing says boss

Rovers reduce ticket prices for Norwich City home game

27

Injury latest on Conway and Bennett as boss backs Armstrong

20

Adam Armstrong on how Rovers can reach 'the next level'

23

Read more Sport

National sport

Seven Los Angeles Chargers chosen for Pro Bowl 2019

I chose the wrong words, says Lewis Hamilton on ‘slums’ remark

Daryl Gurney overcomes early trouble to ease past Ross Smith

Solskjaer set for Old Trafford return as United call time on Mourinho reign

Pep Guardiola offers sympathy to Jose Mourinho after Manchester United departure

Clough stays ‘realistic’ after steering Burton into Carabao Cup semi-finals

‘Mindless’ minority are shaming Chelsea fans, says chairman Bruce Buck

Read more National sport

Read more National sport

Features

'People come along expecting a good time - and by God they are going to get it' says Producers star

Duo bringing sunshine to the Lowry as Morecambe and Wise

Slade's Don Powell on the enduring appeal of THAT single

Emotional night for fans of The Overtones at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Emotional return for Overtones as they head to Bridgewater Hall

Read more Features

Education

Blackburn College graduate's book series challenges mental health stigmas

Blackburn College plans to cut jobs

30

Blackburn high school bids to be academy

Open day for potential Burnley Sixth Form College students

Your views on St Wilfrid's schoolgirls 'suicide joke' picture

Read more Education

Health

READER LETTER: 'Scrooge' bosses should give 999 heroes tips back

2

Health charge for overseas nurses 'unjust', says nursing union

Asbestos in East Lancashire hospitals 'no risk'

Time wasting patients in East Lancs urged to stop missing GP appointments

'Hair-raising' number of nursing vacancies in East Lancashire hospitals

Read more Health

National news

Exercise as effective as drugs in lowering high blood pressure – study

Business groups ‘watching in horror’ over risk of no-deal Brexit

What the papers say – December 19

Warnings of crisis ahead, with 100 days until EU withdrawal

One in four young people believe community doesn’t care about them – report

Bank of England must transform back office to slash costs, says watchdog

Masterchef Gary gives top tips to avoid dry turkey and Christmas food waste

Read more National news

Most popular
Commented

Loading...