Brother of Dan Hives desperate for answers two year on from going missing

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at 08:40hrs Despite search efforts Dan is still missing and his family are desperate for answers It was Saturday, the 10th of December 2022, when Daniel Hives was last seen leaving an address in City View, Sidings Close in Lancaster, close to the riverContinue reading “Brother of Dan Hives desperate for answers two year on from going missing”

Update on former Strand Lodge Hotel fire in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at 07:50hrs An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire Firefighters have managed to bring the fire under control and have spent the night dampening down after a fire engulfed the former Strand Lodge hotel in Blackpool on Monday evening. EightContinue reading “Update on former Strand Lodge Hotel fire in Blackpool”

HGV gets stuck on grade II listed Lancaster Canal bridge

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at 07:30hrs The road is expected to be closed for some time whilst recovery takes place A lorry has become stuck on a bridge, forcing a road closure in Lancaster. The HGV is stuck on the Grade 2 listed Lancaster Canal bridge on KelletContinue reading “HGV gets stuck on grade II listed Lancaster Canal bridge”

Police launch appeal after racist words carved into Accrington bowling green

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 22:00hrs This damage is extensive and will take months for the Bowling Green to to be repaired An appeal has been launched after racist words, including a swastika was carved into a bowling green on an Accrington park. In an appeal made today,Continue reading “Police launch appeal after racist words carved into Accrington bowling green”

A man has been charged with raping a woman in Runcorn

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 21:35hrs He has been remanded into custody to appear at the crown court in February A man has been charged following an investigation into the rape of a woman in Runcorn. In an update posted today, Cheshire Police said: “Officers investigating a seriousContinue reading “A man has been charged with raping a woman in Runcorn”

Man who controlled former partners lives jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 21:30hrs He has also been handed a restraining order against the two victims A Macclesfield man who subjected his two former partners to a torrent of abuse has been jailed for three years. Craig Moses, from Vincent Street, Macclesfield, was also given aContinue reading “Man who controlled former partners lives jailed”

Ninth person arrested following shooting in Oldham

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 20:20hrs An 18-year-old man remains in hospital in a stable condition following the shooting A man aged 22 has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a shooting that left a man aged 18 in hospital. In a statement released today, GreaterContinue reading “Ninth person arrested following shooting in Oldham”

Emergency services dealing with major derelict building fire in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 18:30hrs Wilton Parade is closed whilst emergency services deal with the incident Emergency services are currently dealing with a major building fire in Blackpool this evening. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service have eight appliances on scene in Wilton Parade including two aerial ladderContinue reading “Emergency services dealing with major derelict building fire in Blackpool”

Depraved Scottish child abuse gang handed life sentences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 17:45hrs The offences involving three children happened between 2012 and 2019 Seven people convicted of being part of a Scottish child abuse ring that plumbed “the depths of human depravity” have been jailed for terms ranging from eight to twenty years. The fiveContinue reading “Depraved Scottish child abuse gang handed life sentences”

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”