Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at 16:30hrs When I first saw my face and what Kevin had done to me I was devastated says the victim A man has been jailed for over five years for attacking a woman with a metal bar on Blackburn, in what police sayContinue reading “Blackburn man sentenced to over five year for attacking woman with metal bar”
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Police called after hoax bomb threat sent to Lancaster school via email
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at 15:15hrs Anyone found to be responsible will be dealt with robustly said the force A school in Lancaster remained closed on Tuesday following a hoax bomb threat. The threat was sent via email to the Central Lancaster High School, forcing the school toContinue reading “Police called after hoax bomb threat sent to Lancaster school via email”
Brother of Dan Hives desperate for answers two year on from going missing
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at 08:40hrs Despite search efforts Dan is still missing and his family are desperate for answers It was Saturday, the 10th of December 2022, when Daniel Hives was last seen leaving an address in City View, Sidings Close in Lancaster, close to the riverContinue reading “Brother of Dan Hives desperate for answers two year on from going missing”
Update on former Strand Lodge Hotel fire in Blackpool
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, at 07:50hrs An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire Firefighters have managed to bring the fire under control and have spent the night dampening down after a fire engulfed the former Strand Lodge hotel in Blackpool on Monday evening. EightContinue reading “Update on former Strand Lodge Hotel fire in Blackpool”
HGV gets stuck on grade II listed Lancaster Canal bridge
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 28th January 2025, at 07:30hrs The road is expected to be closed for some time whilst recovery takes place A lorry has become stuck on a bridge, forcing a road closure in Lancaster. The HGV is stuck on the Grade 2 listed Lancaster Canal bridge on KelletContinue reading “HGV gets stuck on grade II listed Lancaster Canal bridge”
Police launch appeal after racist words carved into Accrington bowling green
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 22:00hrs This damage is extensive and will take months for the Bowling Green to to be repaired An appeal has been launched after racist words, including a swastika was carved into a bowling green on an Accrington park. In an appeal made today,Continue reading “Police launch appeal after racist words carved into Accrington bowling green”
Emergency services dealing with major derelict building fire in Blackpool
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 18:30hrs Wilton Parade is closed whilst emergency services deal with the incident Emergency services are currently dealing with a major building fire in Blackpool this evening. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service have eight appliances on scene in Wilton Parade including two aerial ladderContinue reading “Emergency services dealing with major derelict building fire in Blackpool”
Prolific Blackburn thief handed 16-week prison sentence
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 27th January 2025, at 16:00hrs Vehicle related offences have significantly reduced following his arrest and imprisonment A prolific thief from Blackburn has been handed a sixteen week prison sentence following a hearing at Blackburn Magistrates Court. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “This is JohnContinue reading “Prolific Blackburn thief handed 16-week prison sentence”
Man who drove wrong way down Blackpool street arrested for drink driving
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 27th January 2025, at 12:45hrs The 28-year-old blew 57 at the roadside the legal limit is 35 A man from Huddersfield has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after travelling the wrong way down a Blackpool street in the early hours of this morning. In aContinue reading “Man who drove wrong way down Blackpool street arrested for drink driving”
Investigation launched after prisoner restrained at Royal Lancaster Infirmary dies
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 27th January 2025, at 10:35hrs A referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been made by the force An investigation is underway after a prisoner who became agitated whilst attending Royal Lancaster Infirmary dies. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “An investigation isContinue reading “Investigation launched after prisoner restrained at Royal Lancaster Infirmary dies”
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