Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 18:30hrs All three lanes were being held on Friday night between J31 and J32 northbound Delays are expected on the M6 on Friday night due to what is believed to be a road traffic collision. The accident happened on the northbound carriageway betweenContinue reading “Traffic stopped on M6 Northbound near Preston”
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UK sees first charge brought against man for posessing readily convertible firearm
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 17:50hrs Prison sentences of up to 10 years could be handed out to anyone in possession of the now banned firearms A man has been charged with possessing a readily convertible firearm in what’s thought to be the first charge in the UKContinue reading “UK sees first charge brought against man for posessing readily convertible firearm”
Detective who forcibly sexually touched colleagues jailed for 18 months
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 17:00hrs Cowardly detective denied any wrongdoing was found guilty by jury A detective who sexually assaulted a police officer and staff member has been brought to justice for his abhorrent behaviour towards his colleagues after they bravely came forward and supported prosecutions. DetectiveContinue reading “Detective who forcibly sexually touched colleagues jailed for 18 months”
Duo appear in court charged with Double Stabbing
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 12:00hrs The charges come following an investigation into the targeted attack on Tuesday night. Two men have been charged following an investigation into a double stabbing in Longsight. A 16-year-old boy and a man, 20, were seriously injured in the incident, which happenedContinue reading “Duo appear in court charged with Double Stabbing”
Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following death of man in his 70s struck by van
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 09:10hrs A man remains in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the collisin on Thursday night A man in his 70s has sadly died after being struck by a van in Wakefield. In a statement released today, West YorkshireContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following death of man in his 70s struck by van”
Man lucky to be alive after high-speed head on smash wrecks car
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, at 08:00hrs Zander was left for dead as the BMW failed to stop following the collision in Langho A man has described the moment a collision nearly killed him and says, “im lucky to be alive,” following the horror smash on Sunday night. ZanderContinue reading “Man lucky to be alive after high-speed head on smash wrecks car”
Barber repeatedly stabbed and slashed man with scissors following disagreement
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 06:00hrs He left his victim with a collapsed lung following the ferocious attack back in 2022 A Barber has been handed a five year prison sentence after being found guilty of leaving a man with serious injuries after he attacked him with aContinue reading “Barber repeatedly stabbed and slashed man with scissors following disagreement”
Parents urged to remind children ASB will not be tolerated ahead of school holidays
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 05:30hrs Mounted branch joined neighbourhood teams in Padiham Lancashire Police are urging parents to remind their children ahead of the school holidays that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated in Lancashire. Patrols were stepped up following reports of anti-social behaviour in Padiham onContinue reading “Parents urged to remind children ASB will not be tolerated ahead of school holidays”
Officers and staff recognised for their dedication in keeping streets safe across East Lancashire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 05:00hrs An awards ceremony was held at Blackburn Golf Club on Wednesday 17 individuals have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s East Division at the Divisional Commanders Commendation ceremony. Police officers, police staff, detectives and members of the public wereContinue reading “Officers and staff recognised for their dedication in keeping streets safe across East Lancashire”
Two schoolboys aged 12 missing in Huddersfield
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 01:00hrs Anyone who has seen them are urged to contact Police immediately An appeal has been launched by West Yorkshire Police after two schoolboys reported missing in Huddersfield. In two separate appeals, West Yorkshire Police said both boys were last seen wearing schoolContinue reading “Two schoolboys aged 12 missing in Huddersfield”