Man Jailed For Blackburn Street Attack

A man who launched a vicious attack on a man in Blackburn has been sent to prison. Lancashire Police said, “This is Terrence Kenny who has been jailed for a street attack in Blackburn. He attacked his victim – a man in his late 40s – near to the Salvation Army in Heaton Street, onContinue reading “Man Jailed For Blackburn Street Attack”

M65 J3 Westbound Closed Due To Accident

Police are advising motorists to find alternative routes this morning after an accident causes the M65 motorway to be closed in East Lancashire. Lancashire Police said, “Good morning, officers are currently dealing with an RTC on M65 Junction 3 Westbound. Traffic has been stopped to help deal with the RTC and traffic is already backingContinue reading “M65 J3 Westbound Closed Due To Accident”

Man Jailed For Over 9 Years After Vicious Darwen Attack

A man has been jailed after biting a man’s ear off in a horrific attack in Darwen last year. Lancashire Police said, “On 26th October last year Steven Paterson assaulted his victim so badly that it left him fighting for his life. During the attack, Paterson even bit his victim’s ear off. Our officers wereContinue reading “Man Jailed For Over 9 Years After Vicious Darwen Attack”

Wanted Blackpool Sex Offender – Have You Seen Him?

A registered sex offender is being sought by Police after failing to comply with his notification requirements. Have you seen him? Blackpool Police said, “Have you seen James Boulton? Boulton, 37, is wanted in Blackpool for failing to comply with notification requirements of the sex offender’s register. He is 5ft 11, medium build, and hasContinue reading “Wanted Blackpool Sex Offender – Have You Seen Him?”

Day Of Action In Hyndburn Sees Almost £10k Of Illegal Tobacco & Vapes Seized

Police in Hyndburn have been busy keeping the communities safe by sharing details of their work carried out in Huncoat last week. Hyndburn Police said, “On Wednesday 25th April 2024, your local neighbourhood policing team conducted a Day of Action in the Huncoat area. The objective was to work with partner agencies in order toContinue reading “Day Of Action In Hyndburn Sees Almost £10k Of Illegal Tobacco & Vapes Seized”

Secure Unit absconder Travelled To East Lancashire

A man who absconded whilst on day release in Preston City Centre last week is still being sought by Police. Lancashire Police said, “Over the past few days we’ve been asking for your help to find Shaun Paul Smith, who absconded during a visit to Preston from a secure unit on Thursday. Since then, anContinue reading “Secure Unit absconder Travelled To East Lancashire”

Blackpool Man Arrested In Live Sting Filmed By Online Paedophile Hunters

A suspected predator from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of grooming children online after being apprehended in a live sting by Online Paedophile hunting group C.I.M Midlands. The sting that took place earlier today (Sunday 28th April) shows footage of the group approaching the suspect at his home address in the resort where its allegedContinue reading “Blackpool Man Arrested In Live Sting Filmed By Online Paedophile Hunters”

Preston City Centre Road Closed Due To RTC

Police have closed a city centre road due to a road traffic accident and advise motorists to avoid the area where possible. Lancashire Police said, “We’re currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on Church Street in Preston. The road is currently closed from where it meets Lancaster Road up to Ribbleton Lane.Continue reading “Preston City Centre Road Closed Due To RTC”

Lancashire Fire Service Warn Against Risks Of Drying Tea Towels

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service share images online illustrating the risks that drying tea towels have when placed into a tumble dryer. Lancashire Fire & Rescue said in a social media post, ” Did you know that cotton tea towels and cloths which have contaminated with some types of cooking oils and massage oils mayContinue reading “Lancashire Fire Service Warn Against Risks Of Drying Tea Towels”

Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway

We speak with a lorry Driver who shared footage online of dangerous drivers he has encountered whilst working as a lorry driver on some of the busiest North West motorways. We asked Lorry driver Stephen Gill who works for a company based in Preston what it’s like to be a lorry driver driving on the Uk’sContinue reading “Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway”