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”

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”

Man found dead in caravan in Colne pictured for the first time

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 15:30hrs A 36-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of Section 18 assault A man who was discovered deceased in a caravan in Colne on Tuesday night has been named for the first time. In an updated statement released today, Lancashire Police said:Continue reading “Man found dead in caravan in Colne pictured for the first time”

Man arrested on suspicion of burglary in Bolton Le Sands

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 14:50hrs A man matching the description was located and arrested on Thursday morning A man has been arrested and taken into custody following reports of a burglary in Bolton Le Sands  on Thursday morning. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “WeContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of burglary in Bolton Le Sands”

Police dog nabs suspect following serious assault in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 21:45hrs One suspect has been taken into custody following the assault in Blackpool A suspect has been arrested after being nabbed by a police dog in Blackpool. A serious assault had allegedly taken place on Talbot Road in the town earlier on WednesdayContinue reading “Police dog nabs suspect following serious assault in Blackpool”

Man 36 arrested following discovery of body at Caravan Park in Colne

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 21:00hrs Police recieved reports of a sudden death and discovered the body of a man inside a caravan A man aged 36 has been arrested following the discovery of a man’s body at a caravan park in Colne. Officers from Lancashire Police wereContinue reading “Man 36 arrested following discovery of body at Caravan Park in Colne”

Two men charged after stop uncovers £10k worth of cannabis

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 16:55hrs Both have been remanded into custody to appear before Magistrates Court Two men have been charged with various offences following an investigation into the discovery of £10k worth of cannabis found inside a car that failed to stop on the M6. InContinue reading “Two men charged after stop uncovers £10k worth of cannabis”

Officers recognised at award ceremony for outstanding policing across south Lancashire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 12:00hrs This event shines the spotlight on the fantastic work being done by  teams across the division every single day 57 people have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division at the Divisional Commander’s Commendations Ceremony.  Police officers, policeContinue reading “Officers recognised at award ceremony for outstanding policing across south Lancashire”

‘Did I rape you – are you going to get me done’ words said by man who raped girl 16 in Morecambe flat

Published by Robert L SeniorReporter on Wednesday 29th January 2025, at 11:30hrs He lured his victim back to his flat before plying her with drink and sexually assaulted her A man who raped a teenage girl at his flat in Morecambe has been jailed for 5 years. In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire PoliceContinue reading “‘Did I rape you – are you going to get me done’ words said by man who raped girl 16 in Morecambe flat”

Adapt to the conditions warn police as they respond to 76 collisions in one day

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at 18:00hrs They also attended an eight vehicle collision on the southbound and a six vehicle collision on the northbound of the M61 Police are advising motorists to adapt to the weather conditions when driving after they provide an insight of how many collisionsContinue reading “Adapt to the conditions warn police as they respond to 76 collisions in one day”