2013 was a memorable year for news with the death of Nelson Mandela and the Boston marathon bombings. Here is a look at the Lancashire Telegraph's most read stories.

 

1. Blog: Latest East Lancashire weather updates (45,181 views)

After a day of snow, roads in East Lancashire are likely to be treacherous tonight, so be careful on your way home.

Lancashire Telegraph: Photos of snow in Blackburn

 

2. Infamous former East Lancashire football hooligan dies (44,904 views)

A NOTORIOUS former football hooligan from Burnley has died.

Lancashire Telegraph: GUILTY Norman “Knuckles” Jones

 

3. Machete attack horror at Accrington barber's shop (43,026 views)

Lancashire Telegraph: Police domestic violence response slammed

MACHETE wielding thugs have left two men with ‘serious injuries’ after attacking them in an Accrington barber’s shop.

 

4. 18-year-old student died after walking on the M65 near Burnley (41,215 views)

AN 18-year-old student was killed after she walked on to the M65 and was hit by a van.

Lancashire Telegraph: Lena Begum

 

5. Padiham chippy sign is racist - claim (36,205 views)

A CHIP shop sign announcing its new owners are English has been branded ‘racist’.

Lancashire Telegraph: Padiham chippy sign is racist - claim

 

6. Blackburn charity canal jumper seriously injured after missing water

A MAN suffered serious head and chest injuries when he jumped off a canal bridge for charity but missed the water.

Lancashire Telegraph: Police said Mr Elliott was reportedly ‘drunk’ at the time

 

7. BLOG: Transfer deadline day (30,477 views)

KEEP up-to-date with all the latest transfer activity around the country.

Lancashire Telegraph: Jordan Rhodes

 

8. Dog attack leaves Blackburn boy, 9, afraid to go out (28,443 views)

A NINE-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being bitten on the face by a Yorkshire terrier.

Lancashire Telegraph: Owen Poole with bite marks on his face

 

9. BLOG: Transfer deadline day (26,151 views)

KEEP up-to-date with all the latest transfer activity around the country.

Lancashire Telegraph: Ruben Rochina

 

10. Grane Road crash dad dies after car careers into home (25,446 views)

A DRIVER was killed when his car ploughed through a wall and into the side of a house.

Lancashire Telegraph: Emergency workers at Elton Road, Belthorn