The man, who claimed to be a journalist, had a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle.

Tony Nicklinson’s daughter said ‘suffering unbearably’ should be included in any new assisted dying legislation.

The Royal Mint has created a new coin celebrating Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman and has hidden a solid gold one behind door 24 ...

All youngsters in a new study have cancer that relapses or is resistant to conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy or ...

One of the most gruelling annual cycle challenges was back in Ramsbottom this weekend. First originating almost 100 years ago, the Ramsbottom Rake Hill Climb took place on Sunday, October 13 and this ...

Planning permission has been granted for the long-awaited redevelopment of Rawtenstall Market. The plans form a part of Rossendale Council's efforts to regenerate town centres and markets in the ...

A five-year old boy who “wants to help dogs with poorly legs and no home” is set to take on a tough challenge for a well loved East Lancashire cause. Rory Chapman, from Salford, is getting ready to ...

A karaoke competition on the hunt for the UK’s next biggest popstar is coming to several East Lancashire pubs. With 31 pubs in the North West taking part, including venues in Accrington, Chorley, and ...

Visitors to Pendleton today are familiar with the stream running through the village which is walled off to prevent flooding. But when this picture was taken, properties nearby were permanently at ...

The reconstruction of the second floor and roof of an 'eyesore' Victorian cotton mill has been approved by councillors. Planning permission was granted to Balmers Garden Machinery Centre for the work ...

Residents have spoken out after their bins were not collected due to "overgrown vegetation". Blackburn with Darwen Council said they were aware of the issues behind Whalley New Road in Roe Lee, but ...

The Lancashire Telegraph is on the hunt to find the county's "Best Curry House". The area has some of the best curry houses in the country rivalling Manchester and Bradford and Birmingham. They are ...