If you see or smell smoke keep your windows closed advise Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 7th November 2024, at 16:00hrs “We understand the concerns and the impact on local residents and would like to reassure you that we are continuing to monitor the site and work as a partnership.“ Emergency services were originally called on Monday night to reports of a fireContinue reading “If you see or smell smoke keep your windows closed advise Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service”

Ten Vehicles Involved In Fatal M6 Crash As Police Continue To Appeal For Witnesses

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 7th November 2024, at 10:30hrs The collision involved a lorry and ten other vehicles The M6 Southbound Carriageway between Junction 32 and junction 33 remains closed on Thursday for repairs following the collision on Wednesday morning. A man in his 50s sadly died as a result ofContinue reading “Ten Vehicles Involved In Fatal M6 Crash As Police Continue To Appeal For Witnesses”

Police attacked with fireworks as fire service attend dangerous Great Harwood Fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at 16:10hrs Three men aged between 19 and 21 remain in police custody Police officers attending a scrapyard fire in Great Harwood to protect members of the community and Fire Service Personnel were attacked with fireworks on Bonfire Night. The fire first reported onContinue reading “Police attacked with fireworks as fire service attend dangerous Great Harwood Fire”

One Fatality and number of others seriously injured following M6 Lorry Crash

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at 15:55hrs One person is confirmed to have died following the collision The M6 Motorway is closed following the collision that involved a lorry and several other vehicles between Junction 32 and Junction 33 on Wednesday morning. Police have confirmed that sadly, one personContinue reading “One Fatality and number of others seriously injured following M6 Lorry Crash”

Woman Rescued From Burning Home After Lit Firework Thrown Into House In Turton

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at 15:45hrs A woman was rescued from the burning property following a lit fireworks being thrown inside during Bonfire night An investigation into arson has been launched after a woman in her 60s had to be rescued from burning house after a lit fireworkContinue reading “Woman Rescued From Burning Home After Lit Firework Thrown Into House In Turton”

Multi-Agency Response Including Five Fire Engines Attending M6 Multi-Vehicle Crash

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at 15:10hrs The motorway is expected to be closed for several hours due to the collision A full closure has been put in place on the M6 Motorway due to a serious collision. The collision happened around 11:30am and involved an overturned lorry forcingContinue reading “Multi-Agency Response Including Five Fire Engines Attending M6 Multi-Vehicle Crash”

Investigations continue into former Preston Orphange blaze

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at 11:25hrs The fire is being treated as arson confirm Lancashire Police An investigation is still ongoing into the cause of a fire that ripped through a former Preston Orphanage. The blaze happened at the mount street grade  ll listed building on Monday nightContinue reading “Investigations continue into former Preston Orphange blaze”

Lancashire Police Join Forces with GMP to tackle illegal off-road biking in Pennine Moorland

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 4th November 2024, at 16:10hrs We take incidents of illegal off-roading on our moorlands very seriously, as they threaten our environment, disrupt local communities, and endanger wildlife. In a continued effort to tackle illegal off-road motorbikes being ridden on the Pennine Moorland surrounding Rossendale and Rochdale, LancashireContinue reading “Lancashire Police Join Forces with GMP to tackle illegal off-road biking in Pennine Moorland”

Sex Attacker Lured Victim Into Lancaster Alleyway And Assaulted Her

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 4th November 2024, at 15:40hrs He lured his victim into an alleyway before sexually assaulting her. A man who sexually assaulted a woman in a Lancaster alleyway has been jailed following an hearing at Preston Crown Court. In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said: “EarlierContinue reading “Sex Attacker Lured Victim Into Lancaster Alleyway And Assaulted Her”

Man remains in hospital with life-changing head injuries four months on from Blackpool assault

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 4th November 2024, at 11:00hrs So far six men have been interviewed under caution but no charges have been made Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses four months on from an assault that left a man with life-changing head injuries in Blackpool. In a statement releasedContinue reading “Man remains in hospital with life-changing head injuries four months on from Blackpool assault”