Lancashire Telegraph

The Lancashire Telegraph, which was previously known as the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, is a regional tabloid newspaper serving East Lancashire, England. It publishes two distinct editions daily: one for the areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, and Ribble Valley, and another for Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale. The newspaper covers approximately 20 towns in the region, including Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Darwen, Nelson, Clitheroe, Colne, and Rawtenstall.

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Firefighters remain on scene after fire breaks out on the moors

1 day ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Lisa Valentine

9 1/1 One fire crew from Ramsbottom remain on Holcombe Moor after a fire broke out earlier today. Fire crews from three stations were mobilised at noon today, with dampening down operations currently still taking place. Police are also on the scene.
Smoke seen for miles around as crews tackle Holcombe Hill fire

1 day ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Lisa Valentine

6 1/1 Emergency services worked to tackle a fire which broke out on moorland near Holcombe Hill this afternoon, Tuesday, May 13. Three fire engines from Bolton Central, Bury and Ramsbottom fire stations and a specialist fire appliance attended the fire near Peel Tower, using a hose reel and beaters to tackle the blaze. Smoke could be seen for miles around as it was carried by the wind.
Smoke seen for miles around as crews tackle Holcombe Hill fire

1 day ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Lisa Valentine

4 1/1 Emergency services worked to tackle a fire which broke out on moorland near Holcombe Hill this afternoon, Tuesday, May 13. Three fire engines from Bolton Central, Bury and Ramsbottom fire stations and a specialist fire appliance attended the fire near Peel Tower, using a hose reel and beaters to tackle the blaze. Smoke could be seen for miles around as it was carried by the wind.
Holcombe Hill: Moorland fire breaks out near landmark

1 day ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Lisa Valentine

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Pizza chain donates £1,000 to Mayor of Burnley's charity fund

1 day ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht

Qaiser Mehdi of Santa's Pizza, right, has donated £1,000 to the Mayor of Burnley Councillor Shah Hussain’s charity fund (Image: Cllr Shah Hussain) A pizza chain has donated £1,000 to the Mayor of Burnley's charity fund. Santa's Pizza, which has six locations across Lancashire, including in Burnley, Nelson, Accrington, Blackburn, and Preston, made the donation to the Mayor Councillor Shah Hussain on Monday, May 12.
The story behind this amazing ‘house of train signs’ in Blackburn

2 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Shuiab Khan

10 1/1 A couple said they have been inundated with visitors after putting up vintage train station signs outside their home in Blackburn. People travelling along Wellington Street may have noticed this terraced house displaying an array of signs old and new from across the country. The house has become one of the town’s most iconic sites with Blackburn Rovers fans passing the home during home games.
Man who took lock-knife to Burnley promotion parade is jailed

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Andrew Bellard

Shaun Lally (Image: Lancashire Police) A man walking through Burnley town centre crowds out to celebrate his team’s promotion to the Premier League was found to be in possession of a lock knife. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Shaun Lally claimed to have forgotten about having the blade on his person, which only broke the law because it was lockable. Lally, 39, of Monmouth Street, Burnley, pleaded guilty to possession of a locking knife in St James Street.
Teenage drug dealer crashed moped while trying to escape from police

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Andrew Bellard

Blackburn Magistrates' Court (Image: Nq/LT) A teenage moped rider seen carrying out a drugs transaction on a Blackburn street crashed as he tried to flee police. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Jed Joyce was riding “no hands” as he tried to escape from officers, but ended up crashing into a bollard before running away.
Poorly girl's magical family Disney trip made possible by mystery donor

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Safiyyah Tayyeb

Georgia and her family with Mickey Mouse (Image: Rebecca Feeley) From meeting Mickey Mouse to dancing with Belle, two-year-old Georgia from Burnley has just returned from the trip of a lifetime, all thanks to the generosity of a mystery donor. Georgia, who turns three this month, is one of 13 children supported by Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley to be gifted an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World in Florida.
Texting whilst driving, electric bikes and scooters – its crazy out there

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Shuiab Khan

In the summer it becomes more and more common to see people taking more and more risks I am probably not the only one who has nearly been run over by one of those guys on an electric bike. I am an experienced driver but it must be frightening for people who are not as confident on the road when one of the e-powered motorbikes flies past. If you are an elderly driver and you see one of these guys coming at you the wrong way down the road, then you are going to panic.