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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Sea 'disappeared' leaving much of Southport Pier over dry land

2 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | John Anson

Not exactly in East Lancashire but we’re sure that many Looking Back readers will recognise this landmark. This photo shows Southport Pier we think taken some time in the 1950s or early 1960s. If you can help date it please let us know. The second-longest pier in the country, it’s a testament to Victorian engineering, having opened in 1860. Over the decades the channel has silted up meaning that a large portion of the pier now crosses land rather than sea.
Hejira, celebrating music of Joni Mitchell, heading to Clitheroe Grand

2 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | John Anson

The premise was a simple one - bring together some of the country’s leading jazz musicians with a love of Joni Mitchell to play songs from her own jazz period, notably the album Hejira and subsequent releases from the late 1970s. Two years down the line and Hejira, the name taken on by the seven-piece band, are playing around 50 gigs a year to sell out audiences around the country. On Saturday they will be at Clitheroe Grand, guests of the Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Club.
East Lancs town hall to reopen next week after £350k renovation

2 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Bill Jacobs

Darwen Town Hall (Image: NQ) Darwen Town Hall will reopen next week after a £350,000 refurbishment, slightly later than originally planned. Staff, including those on reception,n will return to the historic building on Wednesday. The front desk services will continue to be in Darwen Market until Tuesday.
UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear bombs in boost to BAE Systems

2 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Bill Jacobs

3 1/1 The UK is to buy 12 F35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear bombs in a boost to Lancashire’s BAE Systems Air Sector and its supply chain across the county. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at this week’s NATO summit in The Hague. The new planes will be an upgrade on existing plans to buy 138 F35B ‘Lightning II’ jets some of which are already in service with the RAF.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach announces update to ride featuring 'national treasures'

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | James McNeill

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is upgrading its Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic ride (Image: Blackpool Pleasure Beach) Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced an update to one of its most popular rides. The theme park is upgrading its Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic ride, inspired by the latest film, Vengeance Most Fowl. Changes follow today's release of the BAFTA-winning short on Netflix and include five new scenes featuring fan-favourite characters from the film.
Two new 'Industry Innovation Hubs' to launch as part of £2m investment

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | James McNeill

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) is creating the hubs to address skills shortages (Image: Nelson and Colne College) A £2 million investment will launch two new Industry Innovation Hubs at a Lancashire school. Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) is creating the hubs in digital and health care to address skills shortages and equip students with industry-standard training and facilities.
New service launched to improve staff wellbeing at workplace

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | James McNeill

Ross Williamson, employee benefits specialist at PM+M (Image: Peter Heyworth) An accountancy and financial planning group has launched a new service to improve the wellbeing of employees. PM+M, based in Blackburn and Bury, has developed the Workplace Save + Protect scheme, designed to strengthen workplace benefits and support employee financial wellbeing.
New shops for Blackburn town centre in Sixties's transformation

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | John Anson

Blackburn town centre, 1965 The space age arrived in Blackburn in August 1965 if this photo is to be believed. This new block of shops was part of the redevelopment of the town centre which was underway and were of a revolutionary design. We’re pretty sure the shops were on Penny Street but stand to be corrected on that. Also does anyone recognise the car in the photo? It appears to be a three-wheeler with ‘suicide’ doors. Leave a comment if you can identify the model.
Burnley aerospace business invests in future of its workforce

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | James McNeill

Oliver Smalley, COO of Velocity Composites plc (Image: Supplied) An aerospace firm in Burnley is investing in the future of its workforce. Velocity Composites is backing the T-Levels programme to support long-term growth and develop a skilled talent pipeline. T-Levels are two-year, Level 3 qualifications designed to prepare students for technical careers through classroom learning and a minimum nine-week industry placement.
Performing arts academy set up to help students develop their creativity

3 days ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | James McNeill

The Star Performing Arts Academy, set up by Star Academies, aims to widen access to the arts and place creative subjects at the centre of school life. The Valley Leadership Academy and Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School are among the five North West schools taking part, with around 1,000 pupils expected to benefit. Students at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School have already taken part in workshops led by international dance company Company Chameleon and Burnley Youth Theatre.