Man bailed after being arrested in Ormskirk town centre on suspicion of drug offences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 10:15hrs A search at his address uncovered a quantity of snap bags, cannabis and mobile phones A 23-year-old man was arrested at the weekend in Ormskirk town centre on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs. He has been bailed pending furtherContinue reading “Man bailed after being arrested in Ormskirk town centre on suspicion of drug offences”

VW Golf Seized in Preston for driving in careless manner

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 24th February 2025, at 17:50hrs The driver was also reported for driving with no insurance A car driving in a careless manner has been seized by Police in Preston. The VW Golf was spotted in Preston close to Queens Retail Shopping Park by officers from Lancs PoliceContinue reading “VW Golf Seized in Preston for driving in careless manner”

Crews called to Whittle-le-woods landfill fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 24th February 2024, at 16:55hrs Firefighters spent over two hours at the scene in the early hours of Monday morning Emergency services rushed to a fire at a landfill site in Whittle-le-woods in the early hours of Monday morning. Four fire engines from Leyland, Fulwood, Bamber BridgeContinue reading “Crews called to Whittle-le-woods landfill fire”

Catterall sex offender charged with breaching notification requirements

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 24th February 2025, at 15:45hrs He was remanded into custody to appear  Magistrates Court today A sex offender from Lancashire has been charged with breaching his notification requirements following an appeal for locate him back in December. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “In DecemberContinue reading “Catterall sex offender charged with breaching notification requirements”

Major East Lancashire town centre road closed due to collision involving Bus

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 24th February 2025, at 06:35hrs Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes A major town centre road is closed following a road traffic collision in East Lancashire. The accident happened on Market Street in Colne and the road has been closed between Market Place and DockrayContinue reading “Major East Lancashire town centre road closed due to collision involving Bus”

Major East Lancashire town centre road closed due to collision involving Bus

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 24th February 2025, at 06:35hrs Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes A major town centre road is closed following a road traffic collision in East Lancashire. The accident happened on Market Street in Colne and the road has been closed between Market Place and DockrayContinue reading “Major East Lancashire town centre road closed due to collision involving Bus”

Police Hunt white vehicle after girl 16 suffers serious injuries in hit and run in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 15:10hrs The driver of the vehicle left the scene and an investigation to locate them are underway An investigation is underway after a girl aged 16 was seriously injured after being knocked off an e-scooter in Blackpool. In a statement released today, LancashireContinue reading “Police Hunt white vehicle after girl 16 suffers serious injuries in hit and run in Blackpool”

Two casualties cut free from vehicle following Accrington crash

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 23rd February 2025, at 14:35hrs The collision happened between two vehicles shortly before 1am on Sunday morning Emergency services rushed to the scene of a road traffic collision on Whalley Road in Accrington in the early hours of Sunday morning. The road was blocked off for aContinue reading “Two casualties cut free from vehicle following Accrington crash”

Crews spent an hour tackling van fire in Blackpool on Saturday night

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 14:30hrs The road was closed for a short while to allow emergency services to respond to the incident safely Emergency services rushed to reports of a van fire in Blackpool on Saturday night. Firefighters were dispatched from St Annes and South Shore fireContinue reading “Crews spent an hour tackling van fire in Blackpool on Saturday night”

Road closure put in place overnight following collision in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 08:15hrs The collision is believed to involve an electric scooter A road closure remained in place on Sunday morning following a collision in the early hours. Whitegate Drive in the town was closed following a collision believed to involve an electric scooter. ItContinue reading “Road closure put in place overnight following collision in Blackpool”