Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 12:05hrs Stuart Burns was sadly found deceased inside a caravan on Tuesday night A man has been charged following the death of a man found inside a caravan in Colne earlier this week. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “We haveContinue reading “Man charged with GBH offence following death of man in Colne”
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Woman in her 70s sadly dies after being struck by Nissan in Keighley
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 10:10hrs A woman in her 70s has sadly died following a collision with a car in Keighley. In an appeal made today, West Yorkshire Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Keighley town centre yesterday (ThursdayContinue reading “Woman in her 70s sadly dies after being struck by Nissan in Keighley”
Cyclist critical following collision with double decker bus
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 10:00hrs Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward A cyclist a man in his 30s remains in hospital in a critical condition after suffering head injuries following a collision with a double decker bus in Leeds City CentreContinue reading “Cyclist critical following collision with double decker bus”
Roadworks to stay a little longer due to severe gas leak between Preston and Longridge
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 20:10hrs Cadent are dealing with a severe gas leak that needs immediate attention Disruption is set to continue for a little while longer on Longridge Road between Preston and Longridge due to a severe gas leak. Since Tuesday, residents around Longridge Road haveContinue reading “Roadworks to stay a little longer due to severe gas leak between Preston and Longridge”
Man guilty of planning terrorist attack on mosque and bookstore in Birmingham
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 19:30hrs He will be sentenced in April at Birmingham Crown Court A Birmingham man has today been found guilty of planning an attack against a mosque and a bookshop in the city. Jason Savage, aged 35 from Fourth Avenue, Small Heath, was convictedContinue reading “Man guilty of planning terrorist attack on mosque and bookstore in Birmingham”
Man who targeted lone females exposing himself before sexually assaulting them jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 19:05hrs He was also handed a sexual harm prevention order for life A man who targeted lone females in Manchester sexually assaulting them has been jailed. In a statement released today after sentencing, Greater Manchester Police said: “Robert Emmerson (22/07/1984) of Thirlmere AvenueContinue reading “Man who targeted lone females exposing himself before sexually assaulting them jailed”
Tree surgeon in critical condition after falling from tree in Cheshire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 18:20hrs The road will remain closed until at least Friday morning say Police A man remains in hospital in a critical condition after he falls from a tree in Cheshire on Thursday morning. In a statement released today, Cheshire Police said: “At 8.55amContinue reading “Tree surgeon in critical condition after falling from tree in Cheshire”
Armed gang kidnapped vulnerable man in bid to steal thousands in cryptocurrencey jailed for 76 years
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 16:20hrs They have all been sentenced to a combined total of 76 years On 2 December 2023, Greater Manchester Police received an anonymous call reporting concerns for welfare at a flat in Irlam. Upon attending, police saw a man running away from theContinue reading “Armed gang kidnapped vulnerable man in bid to steal thousands in cryptocurrencey jailed for 76 years”
Tributes to man 82 who sadly died after being attacked at a bus stop in Handsworth
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 16:00hrs A man originally charged with wounding will have the charge reviewed by Police in conjunction with the CPS A grieving family have paid tribute to a ‘loving and caring’ 82-year-old man who died after being found seriously injured in Handsworth. Allen KaramContinue reading “Tributes to man 82 who sadly died after being attacked at a bus stop in Handsworth”
Cyclist dies in hospital after being hit by van on the A6
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 15:40hrs The collision happened on Friday 24th January on the A6 A cyclist who was struck by a van on the A6 last Friday has sadly died in hospital. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “We have a very sad update toContinue reading “Cyclist dies in hospital after being hit by van on the A6”