Author Archives: G2K Incident Watch

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 18:35hrs Caton Road in Lancaster is currently closed to traffic following a road traffic collision, local authorities have confirmed. The incident has prompted an immediate response from emergency services, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes. The road closure, implemented to allowContinue reading “Caton Road in Lancaster Closed Following Road Traffic Collision”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 18:20hrs Altrincham residents were advised to keep their doors and windows closed after a significant fire broke out at a scrap yard on Craven Road. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) responded to the incident at approximately midday on Saturday, March 22nd,Continue reading “Inferno at Craven Road: Firefighters Battled Intense Scrap Yard Blaze”

Jamie Cooper, 33, who escaped from a prison van on the M55 near Preston earlier this week, has been apprehended by police in Blackburn. The arrest brings an end to a multi-day search that captivated local residents and prompted widespread appeals for information. Cooper absconded at approximately 8:54 AM on Wednesday, March 19th, while beingContinue reading “Fugitive Jamie Cooper Recaptured in Blackburn After M55 Escape”

A collision on New Hall Lane in Preston resulted in injuries to a woman in her 30s and two young children on March 22, 2025. Lancashire Constabulary confirmed that they were called to the scene at 1:14 PM following reports of a collision involving a Nissan Juke and three pedestrians. Upon arrival, emergency services foundContinue reading “Preston Collision Leaves Two Children and Woman Injured”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 14:10hrs Preston commuters faced significant disruption this afternoon after a serious road traffic collision forced the closure of a major route into the city centre. New Hall Lane has been cordoned off, impacting traffic flow from the junction with London Road to theContinue reading “Major Preston Road Closed Following Serious Collision”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 13:45hrs Lancashire Constabulary is intensifying its search for wanted man, Jamie Cooper, who absconded from a GEOAmey prison van on Wednesday morning. Authorities believe he may have traveled to the Bolton area, despite being originally from Blackpool and having been sighted in PrestonContinue reading “New image circulated of wanted fugitive enjoying freedom after M55 Prison Van escape”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 13:20hrs Significant progress has been made in the ongoing investigation of hazardous chemicals found at a property on the A259 in St Leonards. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams successfully removed desensitised chemicals from the residence and conducted a controlled burn in a skipContinue reading “Man detained under mental health act as controlled burn of explosive chemicals  in Hastings underway”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 11:00hrs West Yorkshire Police are urgently seeking information following a targeted shooting in the Edgerton area of Huddersfield last night, which left a man with severe injuries. Officers responded to reports of a shooting on Queens Road at approximately 9:50 PM on Friday,Continue reading “Man Left With Life-Changing Injuries After Being Shot In Huddersfield”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 09:40hrs A 30-year-old man has tragically died following a collision involving a blue Volvo tipper HGV and a bridge on the A684 in Bainbridge early this morning, March 21st. The incident occurred just after 6:00 AM, when the HGV collided with the bridgeContinue reading “Tragic Fatality In North Yorkshire As HGV Smashes Through Bridge”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at 09:10hrs A Northallerton man, Luke Jack Ridley, 29, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of a teenage girl, with the offences occurring over a decade ago. Ridley, currently residing at HMP Holme House, Stockton-on-Tees, pleaded guilty to twoContinue reading “Northallerton Man Jailed for Eight Years for Raping Teenage Girl”