East Lancashire News from Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Rogue roofer jailed following Trading Standards investigation

A rogue roofer from East Lancashire who scammed older residents out of thousands of pounds has been jailed, following a Trading Standards probe.
Paedophile jailed after sexually assaulting teenage girl after giving her drugs in Rawtenstall

A paedophile who sexually assaulted a teenage girl after giving her drugs in Rawtenstall, has been handed a lengthy jail sentence.