Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service share images online illustrating the risks that drying tea towels have when placed into a tumble dryer. Lancashire Fire & Rescue said in a social media post, ” Did you know that cotton tea towels and cloths which have contaminated with some types of cooking oils and massage oils mayContinue reading “Lancashire Fire Service Warn Against Risks Of Drying Tea Towels”
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Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway
We speak with a lorry Driver who shared footage online of dangerous drivers he has encountered whilst working as a lorry driver on some of the busiest North West motorways. We asked Lorry driver Stephen Gill who works for a company based in Preston what it’s like to be a lorry driver driving on the Uk’sContinue reading “Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway”
Long Delays In Blackburn Due To Accident
Police are currently dealing with a road traffic accident in Blackburn and advised long delays as a result. Lancashire Police said, “Due to a road traffic collision, there are currently long delays on Bolton Road, Blackburn. Where possible please use an alternative route. Thank you in advance for your Cooperation.
Further Breakthroughs In Kersal Wetlands Murder Investigation
Police make further developments in the murder investigation into the discovery of human remains in kersal Wetlands earlier this month. GMP said, “Across the weekend, overnight and into today (Sunday 28 April 2024), our detectives and specialist officers have continued to pursue all available lines of enquiry in relation to our investigation following the discoveryContinue reading “Further Breakthroughs In Kersal Wetlands Murder Investigation”
Late Night Blackpool Skinny Dippers Spark Emergency Rescue Response
A couple of late night swimmers sparked an multi agency emergency response after being seen in the sea near Blackpool North Pier. A spokesperson for RNLI said, “Our RNLI Blackpool volunteers were called out at 9.16pm at to concern for safety of a two persons in the sea near to North Pier. D class lifeboatContinue reading “Late Night Blackpool Skinny Dippers Spark Emergency Rescue Response”
Town Forced Into Lockdown After Member Of Public Hands In WW2 Grenade Detonator
A member of the public who handed in a grenade detonator to police officers in Darwen sparked an emergency response that forced the town into lockdown. The discovery happened yesterday afternoon in Darwen town centre close to the Market Square which was hosting its crafty vintage fare at shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday 27th April.Continue reading “Town Forced Into Lockdown After Member Of Public Hands In WW2 Grenade Detonator”
Taser And Pepper Spray Amongst Weapons Seized In Fylde Drugs Bust
Police carried out a warrant in the Elswick area today and arrested three people on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, Possession of a Firearm and Offensive Weapons. Lancashire Police said, “Today, Fylde Rural Task Force have executed a drugs warrant on Roseacre Road in Elswick. Several drugs, a largeContinue reading “Taser And Pepper Spray Amongst Weapons Seized In Fylde Drugs Bust”
Long Delays On M6 Southbound Due To Fuel Spillage
Long delays are expected on the M6 Southbound due to a lorry that has lost its fuel tank at Sandbach/Congleton junctions. From the images you can see the congestion in the area and works being carried out to clean up the carriageways so that the motorway can be fully reopened. NW Motorway Police said, “WithContinue reading “Long Delays On M6 Southbound Due To Fuel Spillage”
New CCTV Footage Released In Hunt For Secure Unit Day Release Absconder
Lancashire Police said, “Have you seen this man? We are looking for Shaun Paul Smith after he absconded during a visit to Preston from a secure unit on Thursday. Smith (03/04/1964), aka Aemon Martin, was last seen near the toilets on the ground floor of Fishergate shopping centre at about 1pm. He is white, greyContinue reading “New CCTV Footage Released In Hunt For Secure Unit Day Release Absconder”
Liverpool Man Arrested For Drug Offences After £200,000 In Cash Found In Search
A man from Huyton in Liverpool has been arrested for drug offences after police found a large quantity of drugs and cash following a stop and search on Thursday. Merseyside Police said, “We have arrested a man and seized cash and drugs following an incident in Old Swan yesterday, Thursday 25 April. At around midday,Continue reading “Liverpool Man Arrested For Drug Offences After £200,000 In Cash Found In Search”