Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:30hrs Emergency services rushed to the scene on Wednesday afternoon Tailbacks we’re caused as a result of the collision, which is thought to have involved one vehicle coming off the M65 at Junction 4 for Darwen Services near Lower Darwen at around 12pmContinue reading “Car exits M65 slip road and lands on centre of roundabout in Darwen”
Category Archives: Lancashire police
Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 16:55hrs The charge comes as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North West A man from Nelson arrested yesterday on suspicion of terrorism offences has been charged confirm Greater Manchester Police. In an update posted today, Greater Manchester Police said: “MuhammadContinue reading “Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences”
Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 15:15hrs He has now been sentenced to 14 weeks in the slammer after pleading guilty to the charges A shoplifter from Leyland is starting a prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a joint of meat and protein bars from local shops. InContinue reading “Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed”
Lack of snow on roof and community intelligence results in discovery of Blackburn cannabis setup
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:50hrs As a result of intelligence and lack of snow during the winter months on the roof a warrant was executed at an address in the town on Wednesday morning say Lancashire Police More than eighty cannabis plants have been seized following aContinue reading “Lack of snow on roof and community intelligence results in discovery of Blackburn cannabis setup”
Man dies after being struck by car on pedestrian crossing in Blackpool
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 11th February 2025, at 14:00hrs The collision happened on Monday night shortly before 8pm A man has sadly died after being hit by a car whilst crossing a road in Blackpool. Emergency services attended Plymouth Road following reports of a collision. A man in his 70s sufferedContinue reading “Man dies after being struck by car on pedestrian crossing in Blackpool”
Two charged after alcohol cash and phone stolen during Blackpool wine bar burglary
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 11th February 2025, at 06:55hrs Both men will appear in court today charged with burglary Detectives investigating a burglary at a wine bar in Blackpool town centre have charged two men. Alcohol, cash, and a mobile phone were stolen during the burglary earlier this month. In anContinue reading “Two charged after alcohol cash and phone stolen during Blackpool wine bar burglary”
Body of man in his 60s recovered from River Ribble
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 11th February 2025, at 06:30hrs An investigation is now underway into the unexplained death A man in his 60s was recovered from the River Ribble close to Avenham Park on Sunday afternoon confirm Police. An investigation into the death is underway with Lancashire Police treating the deathContinue reading “Body of man in his 60s recovered from River Ribble”
Family pay tribute to cyclist and former Rolls Royce engineer killed in Earby collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 10th February 2025, at 16:20hrs Anthony was struck by a car in Earby whilst out cycling last Wednesday The family of a “true gentleman”, who died after a collision in Earby, have paid a loving tribute to him. Anthony Shaw, 59, sadly died following the collision betweenContinue reading “Family pay tribute to cyclist and former Rolls Royce engineer killed in Earby collision”
More than £6k worth of sentimental items stolen during Blackpool burglary
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 10th February 2025, at 14:00hrs An investigation is underway and anyone with any information are urged to come forward An appeal has been launched following a burglary at a property in Blackpool in which it’s reported that items worth between £6k-£7k were stolen. In an appeal madeContinue reading “More than £6k worth of sentimental items stolen during Blackpool burglary”
17-year-old boy arrested after e-bike failed to stop in Blackpool
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 10th February 2025, at 10:00hrs He has been charged and bailed to appear at the youth court say police A 17-year-old boy has been charged with dangerous driving after failing to stop for officers in Blackpool on Sunday afternoon. Officers alongside the helicopter and police dogs wereContinue reading “17-year-old boy arrested after e-bike failed to stop in Blackpool”