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”
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Gun uncovered as man picks up packet of crisp near Burnley Primary School
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th March 2025, at 14:30hrs A 49-year-old man has been sentenced to 17 months in prison after being caught with an imitation firearm tucked into his tracksuit bottoms near a primary school in Burnley. Jason Gorton, of Girvan Grove, Burnley, was arrested on October 28th last yearContinue reading “Gun uncovered as man picks up packet of crisp near Burnley Primary School”
Police Hunt Four Masked Men After Violent Home Invasion in Burnley
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 18:15hrs Anyone with any information or cctv footage are urged to contact Police Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a violent home invasion in Cornholme, near Stanbury Drive, on Friday evening. The victim returned home around 9:30 PM to find fourContinue reading “Police Hunt Four Masked Men After Violent Home Invasion in Burnley”
Predator Jailed: 16-Year-Old Victim Haunted by Hardman’s Abuse
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 17:10hrs He has also been handed a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order The face of 64-year-old Derek Hardman, a man who preyed on a vulnerable 16-year-old girl, will now be etched in the minds of East Lancashire residents as a symbol of betrayalContinue reading “Predator Jailed: 16-Year-Old Victim Haunted by Hardman’s Abuse”
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”
Burnley man found with £100,000 worth of drugs following stop jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 17:20hrs The impact illegal drugs have on communities cannot be underestimated say Cheshire Police A man from Burnley has been jailed and up to £100,000 worth of class B drugs seized after he was stopped by officers in Cheshire for driving while usingContinue reading “Burnley man found with £100,000 worth of drugs following stop jailed”
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”
Two Burglars locked up after getting caught “red handed” trying to burgle Burnley pub
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 00:20hrs Both were sentenced to a total of 34 weeks in prison Two burglars caught by Police trying to burgle a pub in Burnley town centre have been handed prison sentences totalling 34 weeks. In an update posted on Friday, Lancashire Police said:Continue reading “Two Burglars locked up after getting caught “red handed” trying to burgle Burnley pub “
Duo to appear in court charged with attempted burglaries in Burnley
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 20th February 2025, at 22:30hrs Both men will appear before Magistrates Court on Friday Two men will appear before Magistrates Court on Friday morning after being charged following an investigation into attempted break-ins in Burnley. In a social media update, Burnley and Padiham Police said: “In theContinue reading “Duo to appear in court charged with attempted burglaries in Burnley”
Burnley woman charged with making silent calls to 999 operators
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 10th February 2025, at 21:30hrs She will appear in court charged with intentionally causing a public nuisance A woman from Burnley has been charged with making nuisance calls after it’s alleged she made over eighty 999 calls to Lancashire Police over a two month period. In aContinue reading “Burnley woman charged with making silent calls to 999 operators”