Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th February 2025, at 14:10hrs The fire ripped through a barn in rural area of Rufford Seven fire engines were dispatched to a large barn fire in a rural West Lancashire village. Firefighters from across the region attended and used two hose reel jets, six breathing apparatusContinue reading “Six fire engines attended a large barn fire in Rufford on Saturday afternoon”
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Crash forces road closure in Ashton-on-Ribble
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th February 2025, at 13:40hrs The road is expected to be closed for some time say Lancashire Police Emergency services are currently dealing with a road traffic collision in Ashton-on-Ribble this Sunday afternoon. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area whilst emergency services deal with theContinue reading “Crash forces road closure in Ashton-on-Ribble”
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after van ploughs into pedestrians in Poulton
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th February 2025, at 12:20hrs The police are treating this as an isolated incident A man has been arrested for various offences, including attempted murder after a van struck pedestrians in Poulton-le-fylde on Sunday morning. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “You may have seenContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after van ploughs into pedestrians in Poulton”
Man cancelled his insurance as it was too costly but kept driving
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 16th February 2025, at 11:15hrs Lancashires Special Constables have had an eventful weekend Lancashire Police’s Specials have been patrolling the streets of Lancashire, keeping the roads safe for motorists travelling around the county. This weekend, they have given us the public an insight into some of theContinue reading “Man cancelled his insurance as it was too costly but kept driving”
Electricity to be switched off in Buckshaw Village after damage caused by third party to network
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 17:20hrs The power is expected to be switched off around tea time for many in Buckshaw area of Chorley on Friday Many homes will be without power on Friday evening whilst engineers work to fix damage to its network. Electricity North West haveContinue reading “Electricity to be switched off in Buckshaw Village after damage caused by third party to network”
Prolific 999 caller breached CBO by calling Police when he shouldn’t of done
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 12:20hrs He made 67 calls to the control room and a further 10 after being handed a criminal behaviour order A man who called 999 persistently without any genuine reason taking operators away from answering genuine emergencies has been handed a custodial sentence.Continue reading “Prolific 999 caller breached CBO by calling Police when he shouldn’t of done”
Pair who attacked man with metal pole in front of teenage son handed lengthy custodial sentences
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 12:00hrs They were also aed with an imitation firearm Two men who were involved in an attack on a man in his own home, have been given sentences totalling 30 years. The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered serious head, facial andContinue reading “Pair who attacked man with metal pole in front of teenage son handed lengthy custodial sentences”
“Roses are red the warrant is signed were here for the drugs you’re stash we will find”
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 11:35hrs Roses are red, The warrant is signed,We’re here for the drugs,Your stash we will find. Blackburn with Darwen Taskforce officers have been out in force executing a warrant at an address in Blackburn on Valentines Day. Drugs and knives have been seizedContinue reading ““Roses are red the warrant is signed were here for the drugs you’re stash we will find””
Man from Scotland charged with exposing himself to women in Lytham St Annes
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 19:20hrs This relates to two separate incidents of indecent exposure earlier this week A man from Scotland has been charged with indecent exposure offences following an investigation by Lancashire Police. It comes after two women reported that a man exposed himself to themContinue reading “Man from Scotland charged with exposing himself to women in Lytham St Annes”
Police Appeal for help to trace next of kin of man killed in Blackpool collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 19:10hrs Enquiries are continuing into formal identification and tracing the next of kin of man in his 70s Police continue to appeal for witnesses to a collision in Blackpool on Tuesday night. In an updated appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “On Tuesday,Continue reading “Police Appeal for help to trace next of kin of man killed in Blackpool collision”
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