East Lancs drug dealers won’t be seen on the streets for a while as they’ve been locked up

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 11:20hrs They’ve both been jailed by a judge at Preston Crown Court Two men from East Lancashire have been handed custodial sentences after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “TheContinue reading “East Lancs drug dealers won’t be seen on the streets for a while as they’ve been locked up”

Multi-Vehicle crash outside Preston Moor Park

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter Thursday, 13th February 2025, at 08:05hrs The collision caused traffic disruption in the area for a short time whilst recovery took place Garstang Road came to a standstill on Wednesday morning following a crash involving multiple vehicles. Emergency services were called to the incident that took place close toContinue reading “Multi-Vehicle crash outside Preston Moor Park”

Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to women at fairhaven Lake

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 18:55hrs He remains in custody awaiting questioning confirm Lancashire Police A man has been arrested following a report of indecent exposure in Lytham. Officers attended the Fairhaven lake and detained the suspect. In an update released today, Lancashire Police said: “Earlier today weContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to women at fairhaven Lake”

Car exits M65 slip road and lands on centre of roundabout in Darwen

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:30hrs Emergency services rushed to the scene on Wednesday afternoon Tailbacks we’re caused as a result of the collision, which is thought to have involved one vehicle coming off the M65 at Junction 4 for Darwen Services near Lower Darwen at around 12pmContinue reading “Car exits M65 slip road and lands on centre of roundabout in Darwen”

Preston double decker bus bursts into flames on Blackpool Road

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 17:30hrs Firefighters spent almost an hour tackling the blaze on Wednesday morning A double-decker bus burst into flames during the morning rush hour, sparking an emergency service response and congestion in the area. The incident happened around 9am close to Deepdale Retail Park.Continue reading “Preston double decker bus bursts into flames on Blackpool Road”

Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 16:55hrs The charge comes as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North West A man from Nelson arrested yesterday on suspicion of terrorism offences has been charged confirm Greater Manchester Police. In an update posted today, Greater Manchester Police said: “MuhammadContinue reading “Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences”

Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 15:15hrs He has now been sentenced to 14 weeks in the slammer after pleading guilty to the charges A shoplifter from Leyland is starting a prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a joint of meat and protein bars from  local shops. InContinue reading “Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed”

Lack of snow on roof and community intelligence results in discovery of Blackburn cannabis setup

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:50hrs As a result of intelligence and lack of snow during the winter months on the roof   a warrant was executed at an address in the town on Wednesday morning say Lancashire Police More than eighty cannabis plants have been seized following aContinue reading “Lack of snow on roof and community intelligence results in discovery of Blackburn cannabis setup”

Man dies after being struck by car on pedestrian crossing in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 11th February 2025, at 14:00hrs The collision happened on Monday night shortly before 8pm A man has sadly died after being hit by a car whilst crossing a road in Blackpool. Emergency services attended Plymouth Road following reports of a collision. A man in his 70s sufferedContinue reading “Man dies after being struck by car on pedestrian crossing in Blackpool”

Two charged after alcohol cash and phone stolen during Blackpool wine bar burglary

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 11th February 2025, at 06:55hrs Both men will appear in court today charged with burglary Detectives investigating a burglary at a wine bar in Blackpool town centre have charged two men. Alcohol, cash, and a mobile phone were stolen during the burglary earlier this month. In anContinue reading “Two charged after alcohol cash and phone stolen during Blackpool wine bar burglary”