East Lancashire News from Tuesday, March 31st, 2026

Drug gang jailed after being uncovered when 17-year-old was involved in e-bike collision

Five men who ran or assisted in running the ‘Max’ drug line, based in Bradford, bringing drugs across into East Lancashire, have been jailed.
Man jailed following dangerous driving to avoid police in Blackburn

A man has been disqualified from driving for a year and jailed for eight months for dangerous driving to avoid police.
Contractor appointed for Haslingden Old Road repairs following major landslip

A contractor has been appointed to deliver the next stage of the complex repair project on Haslingden Old Road.