Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 10th February 2025, at 07:45hrs The road is currently closed and will be for some time say police Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on key Blackburn road this morning. Accrington Road at the junction with whitebirk Road is closed whilstContinue reading “Road traffic collision forces road closure in Blackburn”
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Major fire breaks out at new student accommodation block in Lancaster City Centre
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 8th February 2025, at 13:45hrs Residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed if they smell smoke A major fire has broke out at a new student accommodation block in Lancaster on Saturday afternoon. Flames can be seen raging from the roof space area of theContinue reading “Major fire breaks out at new student accommodation block in Lancaster City Centre”
Crash between two cars near a Blackburn petrol station closes road for several hours
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 8th February 2025, at 13:00hrs A third car thought to of been in the area at the time of the collision left the scene say Police Police in Blackburn are investigating a collision involving three cars on Old Preston Road last night, Friday 7th February, and haveContinue reading “Crash between two cars near a Blackburn petrol station closes road for several hours”
9 week old Baby girl tragically dies after being found unresponsive in Blackpool
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 23:00hrs Emergency services rushed to Whitegate Drive on Wednesday morning. An emergency response attended an address shortly after 8am to reports a baby girl aged just 9 week old was found unresponsive. Rapid response teams from the North West Ambulance Service could beContinue reading “9 week old Baby girl tragically dies after being found unresponsive in Blackpool”
Preston Old Road Blackburn Closed following road traffic collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 7th February 2025, at 23:30hrs The road has been closed since around 10pm on Friday A road traffic collision has forced a main road in Blackburn to be closed in both directions on Friday night. The collision is believed to have taken place on the A674 PrestonContinue reading “Preston Old Road Blackburn Closed following road traffic collision”
Traffic stopped on M6 Northbound near Preston
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”
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”
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”
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”