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Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Spectacular light sculptures to illuminate Rivington once again - how to get tickets

Spectacular light sculptures to illuminate Rivington once again - how to get tickets

Rivington Festival of Light returns 16–19 October with illuminated sculptures, lanterns, interactive displays, live music, in a firework-free, family-friendly setting in the Rivington Terraced Gardens.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Two major new restaurant brands to open in Blackburn town centre

Two major new restaurant brands to open in Blackburn town centre

Signage has gone up for a new Taco Bell and a Pizza Dawgz restaurant opposite the Natwest bank

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Paedophile had images of children as young as 2 and sexual images involving animals

Paedophile had images of children as young as 2 and sexual images involving animals

A Burnley paedophile who distributed and possessed indecent images of children has been jailed.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Museum exhibition celebrating late railway photographer opens

Museum exhibition celebrating late railway photographer opens

A new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Blackburn railway photographer and enthusiast Ken Roberts has opened.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

MP tells of the tragic loss of his baby daughter in Commons debate

MP tells of the tragic loss of his baby daughter in Commons debate

An East Lancashire MP has spoken movingly of the death of his newborn daughter as he led a debate on baby loss in Parliament.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Tissue firm seeks backdated approval for storage warehouse

Tissue firm seeks backdated approval for storage warehouse

A thriving Blackburn company has applied for backdated planning permission for a new warehouse.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Man has sentencing adjourned after failing to secure a barrister

Man has sentencing adjourned after failing to secure a barrister

A Nelson man due to be sentenced over perverting the course of justice has had his sentencing adjourned after failing to secure a barrister.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

New homes proposed for rural road between two towns

New homes proposed for rural road between two towns

The first step has been taken towards building a cluster of four new family homes on moorland between Blackburn and Darwen.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Man turned up at sister's home brandishing hand drill and shouting 'get me a knife'

Man turned up at sister's home brandishing hand drill and shouting 'get me a knife'

A man turned up at his sister's door brandishing a hand drill and shouting threats.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 8m

Quick-thinking schoolgirl took photo of pervert's car reg after indecent exposure

Quick-thinking schoolgirl took photo of pervert's car reg after indecent exposure

A man indecently exposed himself to two girls on their way home from school.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

Rolex returned to owner after being discovered in London as teenage thieves sentenced

Rolex returned to owner after being discovered in London as teenage thieves sentenced

Two teenagers have been sentenced after a spate of thefts from vehicles earlier this year.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

EastEnders star dies aged 88 as BBC soap pays tribute to 'kind' actor

EastEnders star dies aged 88 as BBC soap pays tribute to 'kind' actor

Actor Tony Caunter, who played Roy Evans in EastEnders, has died at the age of 88, his family has announced in a statement.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

Police issue 'do not approach' warning after alleged sexual assault of dog walker

Police issue 'do not approach' warning after alleged sexual assault of dog walker

Police are looking for a man connected to an alleged sexual assault in Buckshaw.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

Sunday roast? Morrisons launches new £15 family carvery meal deal for four

Sunday roast? Morrisons launches new £15 family carvery meal deal for four

As autumn falls, nothing beats a Sunday roast, and to mark the changing seasons Morrisons has a new carvery meal deal that feeds a family of four for £15.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

Can I be fined for driving 1mph over the speed limit? All you need to know

Can I be fined for driving 1mph over the speed limit? All you need to know

Speeding is not only dangerous but also against the law, but can you be fined for driving 1mph over the speed limit?

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

HMRC personal allowance could double for State Pensioners after new campaign

HMRC personal allowance could double for State Pensioners after new campaign

A campaign to double the HMRC income tax personal allowance threshold from £12,570 to £25,140 is the fastest growing petition in the UK.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

The unused tumble dryer button you might not know about that helps save hundreds

The unused tumble dryer button you might not know about that helps save hundreds

Britons face the challenge of drying clothes indoors without sending their energy bills soaring.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 11h

Big John Fisher 'gutted' after being detained in Australia 'for shouting BOSH'

Big John Fisher 'gutted' after being detained in Australia 'for shouting BOSH'

John Fisher, the social media star, has been detained in Australia.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 12h

Three people are being questioned over suspected drug offences in Preston

Three people are being questioned over suspected drug offences in Preston

Three people are currently being questioned by police regarding suspected drug offences in Preston.

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Richard Duggan @richardduggan.bsky.social · 12h

Front page of Wednesday's Lancashire Telegraph📰

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Front page of the Lancashire Telegraph (15/10/2025)

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 13h

India team crowned World Fireworks champions in Blackpool

India team crowned World Fireworks champions in Blackpool

Amir Morani Fireworks from India has been crowned the winning team at Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championship

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 13h

Police want to speak to man over two knife-point robberies

Police want to speak to man over two knife-point robberies

Lancashire Constabulary are looking for a man in connection with two knife-point robberies in Blackpool.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 13h

Armed police mobilised following reports of suspicious vehicle

Armed police mobilised following reports of suspicious vehicle

Armed police were called to a Burnley housing estate following reports of a suspicious vehicle.

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 15h

Ex-Blackburn Rovers boss gains unwanted record after being sacked

Ex-Blackburn Rovers boss gains unwanted record after being sacked

Jon Dahl Tomasson has been dismissed from his first job after leaving Blackburn Rovers

Lancashire Telegraph @lancstelegraph.bsky.social · 16h

'Kick in the teeth' - Blackburn Rovers midfielder on injury comeback

'Kick in the teeth' - Blackburn Rovers midfielder on injury comeback

The Blackburn Rovers midfielder hopes to be available against Coventry City