Sentence date set for man after guilty pleas to sexual offences
An Oswaldtwistle man will be sentenced next year after pleading guilty to a raft of sexual offences.
Robbery crimes in county up by almost a fifth last year, figures show
Robbery crimes in Lancashire increased by almost a fifth last year, figures show.
Mayors visit East Lancashire borough to mark significant milestones
The Mayors of Pendle’s two twin towns in France and Germany made a special visit to the borough to mark two significant milestones.
Business group welcomes new member to International Trade Club
Padiham's What More UK has become the latest business to join East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce's International Trade Club.
Council 'takes back control' of leisure centre site after contractor goes bust
Hyndburn Council has taken back control of the Wilson Playing Fields development site after the collapse of the lead contractor ISG.
Platinum-selling artist to headline town's Christmas light switch-on event
Platinum-selling artist and renowned DJ TeeDee will headline the Nelson Christmas light switch-on this year.
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WATCH: Residents urged to be vigilant after man seen checking car doors
Residents have been urged to stay vigilant after a man was seen checking car doors in Blackburn.
Woman who got suspended sentence over dangerous dog pretended to be police officer
Ashiya Hussain, 34, was jailed for four months at Preston Magistrates’ Court in October after pleading guilty to impersonating a police officer and having two months of the previous suspended sentence activated.
Drug-related deaths in borough down despite record high across country
The number of drug-related deaths in Blackburn dropped last year despite figures across the country hitting an all-time high.
Lucky bingo-goer to put £10,000 jackpot towards new house
A lucky Burnley bingo-goer has won £10,000 at their local bingo hall to put towards a new house.
