David Jagger
davejagger.bsky.social
David Jagger
@davejagger.bsky.social
Digital Audience and Content Editor at the Lancashire Telegraph.
When not news-ing can probably be found on a golf course.
First Northern rail journey of 2025, first Delay Repay claim. New year same old crap service
January 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Bring back #FACup replays, whatever may be in extra time the players have been robbed of a once in a lifetime trip to Spurs and the huge payday for the club.
January 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Closing out 2024 with yet another press release destined for the bin, this time a belter on how Feathers McGraw’s hacking of the NorBots in W&G shows the importance of a secure password. 🗑️
December 31, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Few things make me feel less festive than "fun little Christmas" press releases clogging up my inbox
December 18, 2024 at 5:01 PM
My 2 pennies on #SPOTY2024, should win/will win.
Sports Personality: Keely Hodgkinson/ Keely 🌟
Team: Wigan Warriors/ Team GB Rowing 🥱
Coach: Matt Peet - Wigan / some random Team GB bod 🥱
Young: Luke Littler/ Littler 💣
World star: Mondo Duplantis / Mondo 🌟
Lifetime for Cav richly deserved. 💙
December 17, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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A shop owner in Darwen has bemoaned the safety of the Bolton Road junction after a man's death yesterday (December 9).
Shop owner bemoans junction safety after man dies in lorry crash
A shop owner in Darwen has bemoaned the safety of the Bolton Road junction after a man's death yesterday (December 9).
dlvr.it
December 10, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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Several schools across East Lancashire closed their doors temporarily earlier this month as surveyors carry out inspections.
Schools close their doors as council carries out inspections amid £14m legal fight
Several schools across East Lancashire closed their doors temporarily earlier this month as surveyors carry out inspections.
dlvr.it
December 11, 2024 at 6:38 AM
We are really really good
🤩 SIMPLY SENSATIONAL!
December 10, 2024 at 10:30 PM
A million quid a week for 15(!) years to play rounders is absolutely mental
BREAKING: Juan Soto has signed with the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal, a source confirms to @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.
December 9, 2024 at 7:28 AM
This callous woman betrayed her neighbour's trust to steal thousands of pounds from his account to buy lavish gadgets
Woman bought TV, PlayStation 5 and iPhones using dead neighbour's bank card
A Nelson woman used her dead neighbour's bank card to make lavish purchases despite police telling her to stop using it.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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The latest story from the @lancstelegraph.bsky.social Telegraph as part of our campaign to 'Save The Centurions', an at-risk swimming club which has been developing children both in the pool and outside since 1878.
"It gives me purpose" - Blackburn Centurions swimmers on why club needs to survive
Members of Blackburn Centurions have spoken of the positive effect the swimming club has had as it battles to stay in existence.
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December 5, 2024 at 2:41 PM
The doily and car piece reflects the contribution of the South Asian diaspora to Britain's textile industry
Blackburn crocheter 'gobsmacked' as creation wins Turner Prize
A Blackburn crocheter said she was 'gobsmacked' when she found out an art piece featuring her 5 metre wide doily won the Turner Prize.
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December 5, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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Superb story here from Jack, diligently and forensically researched and crafted uncovering a shocking scandal. Really proud of him on this one. 5 minute read and well worth your time.
Millionaire pub owner forcibly evicted after year long squatting scandal
An East Lancs businessman and pub owner had to be forcibly removed from a million-pound farmhouse after squatting there for more than a year.
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December 1, 2024 at 11:32 AM
It was a 50/50 split on #assisteddying in our area yesterday as the bill passed its 2nd reading
Half of East Lancs MPs back assisted dying bill as latest Commons vote passes
Two undecided East Lancashire MPs opted to vote to support the assisted dying bill at Westminster today as the vote passed.
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November 30, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Another of our nominees for Lancashire’s best coffee shop, and I can vouch some of the varieties on offer are sensational.
Café with 40 years serving Blackburn has huge list of different coffees
A Blackburn café which provides over 40 different coffees and 80 different teas has been nominated for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Coffee…
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November 30, 2024 at 9:37 AM
East Lancashire’s MPs have shared their views on the upcoming #AssistedDyingBill, with the 5 Labs & 1 Ind split on the topic
Assisted dying bill debate splits East Lancashire MPs ahead of vote
Friday's free vote on legislation to allow assisted dying in England and Wales has split East Lancashire's MPs.
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November 28, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Patient Kevin Ince’s heart failure was brought on by damage to his lungs caused by vaping
Mental health patient had heart failure after vaping damaged lungs
A coroner has raised concerns that a Langho mental health hospital did not take enough action to help a man in its care.
www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 6:12 PM
What a man
SAM BYRAM!!! VOLLEYS IT IN!!! 1-0
November 27, 2024 at 8:04 PM
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🤍 13 years ago, a legend passed away. Gone, but never forgotten, Gary Speed and his family are forever in our thoughts. RIP Gary
November 27, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Masterchef: The Professionals is as good as cooking TV gets, and it's great to see an East Lancs chef the one to beat so far
Accrington chef into MasterChef semis after 'reinventing' British classic
An Accrington chef has continued to thrive and leapt into the semi-finals of Masterchef: The Professionals with his take on a British classic.
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November 27, 2024 at 12:47 PM
It must be hell having to live next to this
"It's Blackburn's Northern Lights" - Resident fume at petrol station lights
A Blackburn garage is blinding residents with its “excessive” new lighting and they say it is causing “ridiculous” light pollution.
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November 27, 2024 at 12:38 PM
The condition of this house is shocking. There’s no excuse for landlords leaving their properties to rot like this. Hopefully the no-fault eviction ban will get them to clean up their acts.
Building director fined for buildings "appalling and unhygienic living conditions"
A Colne man has been fined after Pendle Council uncovered “appalling and unhygienic living conditions” at a HMO property.
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November 26, 2024 at 10:55 AM