Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th February 2025, at 21:10hrs The road is expected to be closed for some time following the gas leak Livesey Branch Road in Blackburn is currently closed to both pedestrians and vehicles due to a gas leak. In a social media post, Lancashire Police said: “We wantContinue reading “Livesey Branch Road in Blackburn closed following gas leak”
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Blackburn with Darwen Police day of action tackling community concerns
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 10:45hrs Officers have been out in force tackling community concerns Blackburn with Darwen Police, in collaboration with several partner agencies, conducted a successful day of action on Wednesday 29th January, addressing pressing community concerns. The operation yielded significant results, with a quantity ofContinue reading “Blackburn with Darwen Police day of action tackling community concerns”
Three arrested in modern-day slavery warrants
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 1st February 2025, at 12:00hrs One of the warrants were executed in Blackburn Officers forced entry into abattoir on Higher Bury Street in Stockport on Thursday 30th January 2025, while a second warrant was executed simultaneously at a residential property on Merlin Road in Blackburn, Lancashire. AContinue reading “Three arrested in modern-day slavery warrants”
Blackburn man sentenced to over five year for attacking woman with metal bar
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at 16:30hrs When I first saw my face and what Kevin had done to me I was devastated says the victim A man has been jailed for over five years for attacking a woman with a metal bar on Blackburn, in what police sayContinue reading “Blackburn man sentenced to over five year for attacking woman with metal bar”
Prolific Blackburn thief handed 16-week prison sentence
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 16:00hrs Vehicle related offences have significantly reduced following his arrest and imprisonment A prolific thief from Blackburn has been handed a sixteen week prison sentence following a hearing at Blackburn Magistrates Court. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “This is JohnContinue reading “Prolific Blackburn thief handed 16-week prison sentence”
Hunt for Blackburn man wanted on suspicion of a sexual offence and assault
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 15:20hrs Anyone who knows his whereabouts are urged to contact Police immediately A man is being hunted by detectives in Blackburn as part of their investigation into a sexual offence and assault. In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “Have you seenContinue reading “Hunt for Blackburn man wanted on suspicion of a sexual offence and assault”
Man struck to head and another stabbed with bottle before being indecently exposed to in Blackburn
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 10:50hrs The man has been remanded into custody to appear at Magistrates Court today A man has been charged with various offences following an incident whereby a man suffered a fractured skull and another was stabbed with a bottle before being indecently exposedContinue reading “Man struck to head and another stabbed with bottle before being indecently exposed to in Blackburn”
Preston New Road closure due to collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 15th January 2025, at 16:40hrs The road is expected to be closed for a short while A road closure is in place in Blackburn this afternoon with motorists asked to find alternative routes. This is due to a road traffic collision on Preston New Road. In aContinue reading “Preston New Road closure due to collision”
All lanes reopened on M65 following earlier collision with 20 minute delays expected
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, at 18:15hrs All lanes are now reopened on the M65 following an earlier collision The M65 has now reopened following a collision that forced a lane closure close to Blackburn this afternoon. Lanes one between junction 5 and junction 6 was closed for shortContinue reading “All lanes reopened on M65 following earlier collision with 20 minute delays expected”
You’ve let yourselves your clubs and your families down commanders message as six arrested on East Lancashire Derby Day
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 4th January 2025, at 17:30hrs Officers are aware of other offences being committed by both sides and ongoing work to identify offenders is now underway Six arrests were made on Saturday during the East Lancashire Derby at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers faced Burnley FC this afternoon atContinue reading “You’ve let yourselves your clubs and your families down commanders message as six arrested on East Lancashire Derby Day”
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