Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 18:50hrs A 15-year-old from Blackpool and a 17-year-old from Preston were arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of various offences after officers received reports of males wearing balaclavas trying car door handles in Warton.Continue reading “Two teens from Preston & Blackpool wearing balaclavas arrested in Warton”
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Man struck by car in Burnley died doing job he loved as family pay tribute
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 14:20hrs Malcolm was a loving husband, father and grandad A family have paid tribute to a loving family man who died after being struck by a car in Burnley. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “Our officers were called at 5.06pmContinue reading “Man struck by car in Burnley died doing job he loved as family pay tribute”
M6 Southbound closure near Preston due to crash
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 14:15hrs The carriageway is currently closed whilst emergency services deal with the incident The M6 Southbound carriageway is currently closed near Preston due to a collision this afternoon. Traffic is being diverted off the motorway by the entry slip roads whilst emergency servicesContinue reading “M6 Southbound closure near Preston due to crash”
Urgent search underway for missing teen with links to Preston
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 12:45hrs Anyone who knows her whereabouts are asked to contact police An urgent search is underway for a missing 17-year-old girl with links to Preston. In an appeal made today, Merseyside Police said: “We are appealing for the public’s help to find 17-year-oldContinue reading “Urgent search underway for missing teen with links to Preston”
Ingol man arrested after being found injured in street following Blackpool pub break-in
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 10:55hrs Two people have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault A man from Ingol has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after being found unresponsive in the street following a break-in at a pub in Blackpool town centre. The incident happenedContinue reading “Ingol man arrested after being found injured in street following Blackpool pub break-in”
HM Coastguard Fleetwood warn against vandalising Shoreside Life Rings
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 13:30hrs Vandalising Shoreside Life Rings is Dangerous HM Coastguard have warmed against the dangers of vandalism after Shoreside Life Rings that are there to save people’s lives have been pulled away from their holders and pulled down the prom in Fleetwood. In aContinue reading “HM Coastguard Fleetwood warn against vandalising Shoreside Life Rings”
Specialist digi dog from Lancashire assist Greater Manchester Police in arrest of sex offender
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 13:20hrs A specialist dog that sniffs out electronic devices were enlisted from Lancashire to help Greater Manchester Police have been out conducting warrants to arrest those they believe are breaching their conditions since being convicted of sex offences. A specialist ‘digi dog’ fromContinue reading “Specialist digi dog from Lancashire assist Greater Manchester Police in arrest of sex offender”
Ribbley Valley road closed due to stuck lorry
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 12:50hrs The road is likely to remain closed whilst recovery gets underway A road closure has been put in place this morning due to a stuck lorry. Lancashire Police said that Whalley Old Road is closed at the junctions of Whalley Road andContinue reading “Ribbley Valley road closed due to stuck lorry”
Multi-vehicle collision involving motobike closes A6 near Barton Grange on Friday night
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 11:50hrs The collision involved two cars and a motorbike Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision on Friday night close to Barton Grange. The collision involved two cars and a motorbike, forcing the road to be closed in both directions forContinue reading “Multi-vehicle collision involving motobike closes A6 near Barton Grange on Friday night”
Major road closed in Barton due to road traffic collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 20:05hrs Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes A major road is closed this evening due to a road traffic collision. The A6 Garstang Road close to Barton Grange has been closed in both directions whilst emergency services attend the collision. MotoristsContinue reading “Major road closed in Barton due to road traffic collision”