Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 1st February 2025, at 21:00hrs Police are urging people to not share the footage further as this could prejudice a live investigation A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child cruelty after a video posted online showed a child being hit in Chorley. The video thatContinue reading “Chorley woman arrested on suspicion of child cruelty after video circulated online”
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Sister of murdered teen believes killer meets criteria for whole life order
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 21:00hrs Sashas sister is campaigning to have the 28-day time limit under the scheme removed for offence of murder Sasha Marsden, a teenager from Blackpool, was killed 12 years ago when she turned up for work at a Blackpool hotel. David Minto wasContinue reading “Sister of murdered teen believes killer meets criteria for whole life order”
Lancaster mini mart issued three month closure order for selling vapes to children
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 16:20hrs OpCenturion is a county wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour A mini mart in Lancaster city centre has been handed a three month closure notice after being found to sell vapes to children. In a social media post, Lancashire Police said: “On WednesdayContinue reading “Lancaster mini mart issued three month closure order for selling vapes to children”
Police continue to hunt sex offender for breaching notification requirements
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 15:15hrs Anyone who knows his whereabouts are asked to contact police immediately A man is being hunted by police for breaching the terms of his sex offender notification requirements. In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “Have you seen Shaun Wilkinson? HeContinue reading “Police continue to hunt sex offender for breaching notification requirements”
Man who travelled in taxi from Yorkshire to burgle houses jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 15:10hrs He stolen a car from Chorley in one of the burglaries A man from Yorkshire who travelled in a taxi to burgle houses in Lancashire is now behind bars. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “This is Jordan May whoContinue reading “Man who travelled in taxi from Yorkshire to burgle houses jailed”
Police Find £9k cash in suitcase hidden behind drivers seat on the M55
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 14:50hrs The vehicle was stopped by Lancashires Road Crime Team Police in Lancashire stopped a car on the M55 this afternoon and found £9,000 in cash inside a suitcase hidden behind the drivers seat. The driver and a passenger were arrested and takenContinue reading “Police Find £9k cash in suitcase hidden behind drivers seat on the M55”
Boy 14 arrested after threats made to Lancaster school following bomb hoax
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 14:40hrs The school had to be evacuated earlier this week after receiving threats via email A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following reports of threats sent to a secondary school in Lancaster. This comes after a hoax bomb threat was sent to theContinue reading “Boy 14 arrested after threats made to Lancaster school following bomb hoax”
Man charged with GBH offence following death of man in Colne
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 12:05hrs Stuart Burns was sadly found deceased inside a caravan on Tuesday night A man has been charged following the death of a man found inside a caravan in Colne earlier this week. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “We haveContinue reading “Man charged with GBH offence following death of man in Colne”
Roadworks to stay a little longer due to severe gas leak between Preston and Longridge
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 20:10hrs Cadent are dealing with a severe gas leak that needs immediate attention Disruption is set to continue for a little while longer on Longridge Road between Preston and Longridge due to a severe gas leak. Since Tuesday, residents around Longridge Road haveContinue reading “Roadworks to stay a little longer due to severe gas leak between Preston and Longridge”
Cyclist dies in hospital after being hit by van on the A6
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 30th January 2025, at 15:40hrs The collision happened on Friday 24th January on the A6 A cyclist who was struck by a van on the A6 last Friday has sadly died in hospital. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “We have a very sad update toContinue reading “Cyclist dies in hospital after being hit by van on the A6”