Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th March 2025, at 08:30hrs Commuters faced significant delays on the M65 Eastbound this morning following a traffic collision between Junction 11 (Burnley Centre) and Junction 12 (Brierfield). The incident, which occurred earlier today, resulted in partial blockage of the carriageway, causing substantial queueing traffic. Emergency servicesContinue reading “M65 Eastbound Sees Traffic Disruption Following Crash Near Burnley”
Category Archives: Brierfield
Black Golf, Blue Lights, and an Offensive Weapon – Brierfield Man charged
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 16:10hrs He has been released on bail to appear before Magistrates Court in April A man has been charged with multiple offenses following a police chase in Burnley early this morning, Monday, March 3rd. Officers from the Specialist Operations team observed a blackContinue reading “Black Golf, Blue Lights, and an Offensive Weapon – Brierfield Man charged”
Brierfield drug dealer sent to young offenders institution
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, at 20:25hrs Brazen and undeterred he continued his drug dealing despite already being stopped previously by officers A teenager from Brierfield has been sentenced to a young offenders institution following an investigation into drug supply. In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said:Continue reading “Brierfield drug dealer sent to young offenders institution”
Driver stopped in Brierfield with ladders hanging out of car
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 28th December 2024, at 07:50hrs The driver was issued with a fixed penalty notice following the stop A driver has been issued with a fixed penalty notice after being stopped by police in Brierfield with a set of ladders hanging out the back of it. Lancashire PoliceContinue reading “Driver stopped in Brierfield with ladders hanging out of car”
Police Seize Lamborghini In Brierfield For Driving Anti-socially
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, at 15:00hrs “The Sports car was seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act ,” say Colne & West Craven Police. Pendle in East Lancashire has seen a rise in vehicles using its roads as a race track in recent weeks therefore LancashireContinue reading “Police Seize Lamborghini In Brierfield For Driving Anti-socially”
Man Charged With GBH Following Brierfield Stabbing
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 4th July 2024, at 11:45hrs A man has been charged following a stabbing in Brierfield. Officers, including armed cops descended on Arthur Street on Tuesday evening to reports of a serious assault. A man was found with stab injuries to his back and remains in hospital forContinue reading “Man Charged With GBH Following Brierfield Stabbing”
Man Arrested Following Late Night Stabbing In Brierfield
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024, at 13:00hrs A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in the back in Brierfield. Police descended on the street, and a cordon was put in place whilst investigations went underway. In an update earlier today, a Lancashire PoliceContinue reading “Man Arrested Following Late Night Stabbing In Brierfield”
Brierfield Man Jailed After Attempting To Rape 14-Year-Old Girl
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 17th June 2024, at 12:40hrs A man has been jailed after attempting to raoe a 14-year-old girl at a house in Brierfield back in 2022. In a social media update after sentencing, Lancashire Police said, “This is Jeremy Wood. He is 56 years old and dangerous. InContinue reading “Brierfield Man Jailed After Attempting To Rape 14-Year-Old Girl”
Daughters Tribute to Father Who Sadly Lost His Life After Briercliffe House Fire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 6th June 2024, 18:20hrs A man who was rescued by members of the public and emergency services after a house fire at the weekend has sadly died, confirm Lancashire Police. In a social media update, Lancashire Police said, “Some of you will be aware that there wasContinue reading “Daughters Tribute to Father Who Sadly Lost His Life After Briercliffe House Fire”
Nelson Man Jailed For Causing Death By Careless Driving
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 6th Jube 2024, at 11:30hrs A man has been sent to prison after causing the death of a man by careless driving back in 2021. In a social media update, Lancashire Police said, “A man has been jailed for four years and three months for causing deathContinue reading “Nelson Man Jailed For Causing Death By Careless Driving”