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”

Man who drove wrong way down Blackpool street arrested for drink driving

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 27th January 2025, at 12:45hrs The 28-year-old blew 57 at the roadside the legal limit is 35 A man from Huddersfield has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after travelling the wrong way down a Blackpool street in the early hours of this morning. In aContinue reading “Man who drove wrong way down Blackpool street arrested for drink driving”

Investigation launched after prisoner restrained at Royal Lancaster Infirmary dies

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 27th January 2025, at 10:35hrs A referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been made by the force An investigation is underway after a prisoner who became agitated whilst attending Royal Lancaster Infirmary dies. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “An investigation isContinue reading “Investigation launched after prisoner restrained at Royal Lancaster Infirmary dies”

‘How can I live knowing children died’ says Southport yoga teacher

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 26th January 2025, at 18:30hrs Horror struck last summer when evil monster rampaged through community hub at the start of the summer holidays in Southport killing three young girls and injuring many others Leanne Lucas and Heidi Liddel had organised the dance class at the Hart SpaceContinue reading “‘How can I live knowing children died’ says Southport yoga teacher”

Cyclist critical after being struck by van on A6 in Catterall

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 25th January 2025, at 13:10hrs Anyone who witnessed the collision are asked to come forward and contact police A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a van whilst cycling on the A6 at Catterall on Friday night. In an appeal madeContinue reading “Cyclist critical after being struck by van on A6 in Catterall”

Average speed cameras to go live on A6 in Lancaster

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 16:10hrs The cameras will go live from Monday 27th January A new set of average speed cameras will go live from next week on the A6 as part of Lancashire Police’s continuing work to reduce casualties on our roads. The new route alongContinue reading “Average speed cameras to go live on A6 in Lancaster”

Police investigating anonymous facebook post of person being followed in Wesham

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, at 09:50hrs Lancashire Police take these kinds of reports seriously and anyone with any information are urged to come forward Police in the Fyle are appealing for witnesses to come forward after reports made on Facebook anonymously of a person being followed by aContinue reading “Police investigating anonymous facebook post of person being followed in Wesham”

Man charged with Clitheroe bookies attempted burglary

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, at 09:20hrs He will appear before Magistrates Court today A man has been charged with attempting to burgle a bookmakers in Clitheroe. Officers were called to In the early hours of  Wednesday morning to reports of an attempted break-in. Officers were alerted that twoContinue reading “Man charged with Clitheroe bookies attempted burglary”

Brierfield drug dealer sent to young offenders institution

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, at 20:25hrs Brazen and undeterred he continued his drug dealing despite already being stopped previously by officers A teenager from Brierfield has been sentenced to a young offenders institution following an investigation into drug supply. In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said:Continue reading “Brierfield drug dealer sent to young offenders institution”

Accrington paedophile raped girl after pretending to be boy on social media apps

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, at 14:40hrs He forced his victim out of the backdoor and made her climb over a fence to prevent her whereabouts being detected by her parents A paedophile from Accrington has been handed a lengthy prison sentence following an investigation into sexual assault andContinue reading “Accrington paedophile raped girl after pretending to be boy on social media apps”