Two casualties cut free from vehicle following Accrington crash

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 23rd February 2025, at 14:35hrs The collision happened between two vehicles shortly before 1am on Sunday morning Emergency services rushed to the scene of a road traffic collision on Whalley Road in Accrington in the early hours of Sunday morning. The road was blocked off for aContinue reading “Two casualties cut free from vehicle following Accrington crash”

Crews spent an hour tackling van fire in Blackpool on Saturday night

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 14:30hrs The road was closed for a short while to allow emergency services to respond to the incident safely Emergency services rushed to reports of a van fire in Blackpool on Saturday night. Firefighters were dispatched from St Annes and South Shore fireContinue reading “Crews spent an hour tackling van fire in Blackpool on Saturday night”

Teenager fighting for life after early morning horror crash and another arrested on suspicion of drug driving

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 14:20hrs The collision happened on Sunday morning when a car collided with a parked car and a van An investigation is underway after a teenager was left fighting for his life in hospital following a collision on Sunday morning. In a statement releasedContinue reading “Teenager fighting for life after early morning horror crash and another arrested on suspicion of drug driving”

Man sadly dies after being struck by pick-up truck in Cumbria

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 11:30hrs A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the collision and remain in police custody A man has sadly dies after being struck by a pick-up truck in Cumbria on Sunday morning. In a statement released today, Cumbria PoliceContinue reading “Man sadly dies after being struck by pick-up truck in Cumbria”

Road closure put in place overnight following collision in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 08:15hrs The collision is believed to involve an electric scooter A road closure remained in place on Sunday morning following a collision in the early hours. Whitegate Drive in the town was closed following a collision believed to involve an electric scooter. ItContinue reading “Road closure put in place overnight following collision in Blackpool”

Progress Way Eastbound in Blackpool closed due to vehicle fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 21:25hrs The road is likely to remain closed for a short time whilst firefighters tackle the fire Emergency services are currently on scene of a vehicle fire in Blackpool tonight. Progress Way Eastbound is closed at the Junction with Cropper Road North toContinue reading “Progress Way Eastbound in Blackpool closed due to vehicle fire”

Body found on M4 Motorway forces closure in both directions

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 21:00hrs An investigation is now underway and the closure is likely to remain in place until the early hours of Sunday morning The M4 motorway is closed in both directions following the discovery this evening between Junction 20 and Junction 21. In aContinue reading “Body found on M4 Motorway forces closure in both directions”

Man handed five years in prison for brandishing gun in street

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 16:35hrs Quick work by officers ensured they were able to quickly locate arrest and recover the firearm This is the moment a gunman brandished a pistol in the street in Dudley, before being arrested by firearms officers. Martin Gordon, aged 64, is seenContinue reading “Man handed five years in prison for brandishing gun in street”

Victim in £1.3M Jewellery heist found dead day after being tied up by gang as robber convicted

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 15:00hrs Ongoing work is being carried out by the flying squad to identify all those involved and put them behind bars Analysis of phone data and CCTV by Met officers has led to the conviction of a man who planned a robbery atContinue reading “Victim in £1.3M Jewellery heist found dead day after being tied up by gang as robber convicted”

Man from Burnley charged with Bradford Key Safe burglaries

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 14:30hrs He was remanded into custody to appear before Magistrates Court today A man from Burnley has been charged with various offences following an investigation into burglaries in West Yorkshire. In an update posted today, West Yorkshire Police said: “Bradford District Crime TeamContinue reading “Man from Burnley charged with Bradford Key Safe burglaries”