David Jagger

Digital Audience and Content Editor

David Jagger is the Lancashire Telegraph's Digital Audience and Content Editor, overseeing a team of hard-working and talented reporters to bring readers the most important stories from across East Lancashire. David joined the LT in Spring 2022 after six years at the Bradford Telegraph & Argus, where he began as a trainee and progressed to become a senior reporter, covering a wide of range of major stories. He also had a brief spell in the world of politics before returning to journalism.

David Jagger is the Lancashire Telegraph's Digital Audience and Content Editor, overseeing a team of hard-working and talented reporters to bring readers the most important stories from across East Lancashire. David joined the LT in Spring 2022 after six years at the Bradford Telegraph & Argus, where he began as a trainee and progressed to become a senior reporter, covering a wide of range of major stories. He also had a brief spell in the world of politics before returning to journalism.

Latest articles from David Jagger

NatWest in Blackburn is set to get some new ATMs

Listed town centre bank set to get new cash machines
A Grade-II listed Blackburn town centre bank has seen its application for upgraded ATMs given the green light.

Ryan Godwin on the repaired Holme Lane Bridge

Residents band together to repair crumbling bridge linking them to road
Residents in a tiny hamlet in Rossendale have banded together to repair a private bridge, the only access road from it to the road network.

Communications House in Padiham will become the new offices of Farleys Solicitors

Law firm closing town centre offices for new central hub

A law firm with offices across East Lancashire has decided to close some town centres offices and relocate to a new hub in Altham.

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At the Haslingden Remebrance Sunday service

Veteran reflects on epic 60 mile Remembrance hike across Rossendale

A veteran from Rossendale has completed a 60-mile hike across the valley which visited 61 war memorials and ended on Armistice Day.

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John Davey, centre, with new chair of governors Lee Robinson, left, and headteacher Russell Clarke

School's out for governor after over 30 years of 'tireless' service
A school governor in Rossendale who has spent more than 30 years 'tirelessly championing' his school has stepped down.

Homebase in Clitheroe

Jobs at risk as national chain with store in Clitheroe on brink of collapse
Jobs in Clitheroe could be at risk amid reports that national DIY retailer Homebase is on the brink of collapse.

Father Alex Frost of St Matthew's in Burnley has said Justin Welby should resign

East Lancs vicar blasts Church's handling of John Smyth abuse scandal

An East Lancs vicar has criticised the Church of England's handling of prolific child sex abuser John Smyth and said its impact on the church is 'devastating'.

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Doug Crampton is the focus of this week's Meet the Chef

Meet the Chef who runs eco-restaurant on working farm in Ribble Valley
In this week's Meet the Chef series, meet Doug Crampton who runs an off-grid 'farm to plate' restaurant in the Ribble Valley - Eight at Gazegill.

The SIA and Home Office's joint operation

Immigration officers descend on sleepy Ribble Valley village in crime operation

A quiet Ribble Valley village saw security investigators descend on it as part of a coordinated nationwide operation.

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A 35 year old was arrested in Preston on human trafficking and people smuggling allegations

Man arrested in Lancashire during national swoop on people smuggling suspects
A suspected people smuggler and human trafficker has been arrested in Lancashire during a national operation as part of an Interpol operation.