18.5m Motorists Expected On The Roads This Easter Bank Holiday

Traffic is expected to peak on Easter Saturday with at least 18.5 million car journeys planned, as Brits seek to join family and friends for the Easter break. With so many journeys predicted, and the unsettled weather forecast for parts of the UK, The AA is warning drivers to take extra care on the roadsContinue reading “18.5m Motorists Expected On The Roads This Easter Bank Holiday”

Oppurtunity To Become Restorative Justice Volunteer

Have you got what it takes to become a Restorative Justice Volunteer? Lancashire Police are on the look out for a new panel of volunteers for this fantastic opportunity and very rewarding role within the Constabularies Restorative Justice Team. Lancashire Police said, “We’re looking for Restorative Justice volunteers – could this be for you? TheContinue reading “Oppurtunity To Become Restorative Justice Volunteer”

M55 Driver Stopped With Half A Million Pound Drug Haul Jailed

A man is today starting a prison sentence after the car he was driving was stopped by police on the M55 motorway and found to be carrying half a million pounds worth of drugs. Lancashire Police said, “On 13th February 2024 officers stopped a BMW Z4 being driven by David Hudson as it travelled alongContinue reading “M55 Driver Stopped With Half A Million Pound Drug Haul Jailed”

Op Warrior Sees Seven Charged With Large Scale Drug Supply

Lancashire Police have charged seven people in South Ribble as part of Op Warrior, the forces response to serious organised crime in Lancashire. Lancashire Police said, “Last week, officers executed warrants at six addresses in Chorley and Leyland. A woman, four men and two teenagers were arrested. Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, allContinue reading “Op Warrior Sees Seven Charged With Large Scale Drug Supply”

Lancashire Police Immensely Proud With Work To Safeguard Children From Sexual Abuse Across The County

Lancashire Police have been working hard to protect the county’s children from perpetrators who commit sexual abuse against children. Their work includes targeting offenders and safe guarding children, working alongside the Lucy Faithfull Foundation which is a charity dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse. Lancashire Police said, “Every week in Lancashire, our teams work toContinue reading “Lancashire Police Immensely Proud With Work To Safeguard Children From Sexual Abuse Across The County”

Witness Appeal After Cyclist Seriously Injured In Penwortham

A man in his 40’s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, Golden Way was closed for several hours has investigations continued into the cause of the collision. Lancashire Police said, “We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a collision in Penwortham in which a cyclist suffered serious injuries. Our officers were calledContinue reading “Witness Appeal After Cyclist Seriously Injured In Penwortham”

Teen Charged Over Motorbike Crash In Burnley

A 19-year-old man has been charged  after a motorbike collided with a 13-year-old girl leaving her hospitalised with serious injuries in Burnley. The incident happened on Briercliffe Road at around 3.15pm on Wednesday March 21st when an off -road bike struck the girl as she crossed the road. Lancashire Police said, “Arry Todd, 19, ofContinue reading “Teen Charged Over Motorbike Crash In Burnley”

Man Who Cuckooed Vulnerable Womans Home Jailed For Drug Offences

A drug dealer who took over and groomed a vulnerable womans home so that he could use it as a base to deal drugs from has been jailed at Preston Crown Court. Robert Dooley was initially arrested in October 2021 after he was seen dealing drugs in a street in Chorley. But a subsequent investigationContinue reading “Man Who Cuckooed Vulnerable Womans Home Jailed For Drug Offences”

Tragedy As 4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Collision With Minibus

Community send love and support to family of four year old boy who sadly died after being hit by a minibus in Ingol on Tuesday 26th March. The boy who was riding his bike in New Rough Hey at around 4.36pm was hit by a Citroen Relay minibus and died as a reault in hospitalContinue reading “Tragedy As 4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Collision With Minibus”

Man Charged With GBH After Blackpool Assault

A man will appear in court after being charged with Grevious Bodily Harm with intent after a man suffered serious facial injuries on a Blackpool Street. Lancashire Police said, “Our officers were called to Portland Road, Blackpool, at 12.30am yesterday (26th March) to a report of assault. A man in his 50s was found toContinue reading “Man Charged With GBH After Blackpool Assault”