Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 16th January 2025, at 12:45hrs He also handed an indefinite restraining order A pervert with a foot fetish has been given a 10-year sentence for sexually assaulting a woman while she slept. In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said: “David Bennett (pictured) – a registeredContinue reading “Pervert with foot fetish who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman jailed”
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Collision closes road around Garstang Community Academy
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 15th January 2025, at 19:35hrs Motorists are advised to find alternative routes A road closure is in place this evening following a road traffic collision. The B6430 close to Garstang Community Academy has been closed by police. Emergency services are currently at the scene and motorists areContinue reading “Collision closes road around Garstang Community Academy”
Preston New Road closure due to collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 15th January 2025, at 16:40hrs The road is expected to be closed for a short while A road closure is in place in Blackburn this afternoon with motorists asked to find alternative routes. This is due to a road traffic collision on Preston New Road. In aContinue reading “Preston New Road closure due to collision”
Woman in critical condition after being struck by car on the A6 in Lancaster
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, at 10:15hrs The woman in her 40s was rushed to hospital where she remains in a critical condition A woman has been left in a critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Lancaster. In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “WeContinue reading “Woman in critical condition after being struck by car on the A6 in Lancaster”
All lanes reopened on M65 following earlier collision with 20 minute delays expected
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, at 18:15hrs All lanes are now reopened on the M65 following an earlier collision The M65 has now reopened following a collision that forced a lane closure close to Blackburn this afternoon. Lanes one between junction 5 and junction 6 was closed for shortContinue reading “All lanes reopened on M65 following earlier collision with 20 minute delays expected”
Road closed near Lancaster University due to collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, at 18:05hrs The road is expected to be closed for some time Police are advising motorists to find an alternative route this evening due to a road closure near Lancaster University. This is due to a road traffic collision, emergency services are on scene,Continue reading “Road closed near Lancaster University due to collision”
Former employee put care service users at risk by deleting data following grievance
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, at 18:00hrs She was also ordered to pay £3,000 compensation to the care company A former employee who deleted data from a care company’s computer placing service users at risk has been sentenced following an investigation by Lancashire Police. In a statement released today,Continue reading “Former employee put care service users at risk by deleting data following grievance”
Teenage boy robbed at knife point in Fleetwood
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, at 13:25hrs Two boys aged 15 are currently in custody on suspicion of robbery Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident that is reported to have taken place on Monday evening in Fleetwood to come forward. In an appeal made today, Lancashire PoliceContinue reading “Teenage boy robbed at knife point in Fleetwood”
Body of man found over a year ago in Rivington has been identified say Police
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, at 10:50hrs His death is not being treated as suspicious, and further work is being conducted to establish the cause of death. The body of a man found over a year ago in Rivington has now been identified, say Lancashire Police. In an updateContinue reading “Body of man found over a year ago in Rivington has been identified say Police”
Kiena was a fun-loving sensitive young woman before so-called boyfriend broke her spirit
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 13th January 2025, at 13:20hrs Police are urging anyone who is in an abusive relationship to contact them or to get help from available domestic abuse organisations don’t suffer in silence Kiena Dawes was just 23 years old when she sadly took her own life after sufferingContinue reading “Kiena was a fun-loving sensitive young woman before so-called boyfriend broke her spirit”