Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 15:30hrs A substantial fire involving a derelict building on Quernmore Road, Lancaster, required the response of four fire engines from Lancaster and Morecambe on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. The incident, reported at 14:21, saw the structure heavily involved in fire upon the arrivalContinue reading “Quernmore Road Derelict Building Fire: Four Engines Respond to Significant Blaze”
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Tumble Dryer Fire Promptly Extinguished in Buckshaw Village
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 15:20hrs Emergency services responded to a fire at a residential property on Marine Crescent, Buckshaw Village, on March 2nd, 2025. The incident, involving a tumble dryer, occurred at approximately 21:50. Fire crews from Leyland, Chorley, and Bamber Bridge attended the scene. Upon arrival,Continue reading “Tumble Dryer Fire Promptly Extinguished in Buckshaw Village”
Pancake Day Safety: Flipping Fun Without the Fire Hazard
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 07:30hrs Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is a beloved tradition filled with delicious treats and family fun. However, local fire services are urging residents to prioritize safety while enjoying their pancake preparations. With the potential for kitchen mishaps, a few simple precautions canContinue reading “Pancake Day Safety: Flipping Fun Without the Fire Hazard”
Police Hunt Four Masked Men After Violent Home Invasion in Burnley
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 18:15hrs Anyone with any information or cctv footage are urged to contact Police Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a violent home invasion in Cornholme, near Stanbury Drive, on Friday evening. The victim returned home around 9:30 PM to find fourContinue reading “Police Hunt Four Masked Men After Violent Home Invasion in Burnley”
Predator Jailed: 16-Year-Old Victim Haunted by Hardman’s Abuse
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 17:10hrs He has also been handed a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order The face of 64-year-old Derek Hardman, a man who preyed on a vulnerable 16-year-old girl, will now be etched in the minds of East Lancashire residents as a symbol of betrayalContinue reading “Predator Jailed: 16-Year-Old Victim Haunted by Hardman’s Abuse”
Fatal Turn: Chorley Pedestrian Dies After what initially appeared to be a ‘Minor injury’ Collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 17:00hrs Investigators are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward A pall of sorrow has descended upon Chorley following the tragic death of a man in his 70s, nearly seven weeks after a collision with a car. The incident, which initiallyContinue reading “Fatal Turn: Chorley Pedestrian Dies After what initially appeared to be a ‘Minor injury’ Collision”
Joint Operation Seizes Contraband at Lea & Larches Off-Licence
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 16:25hrs The premises could now face prosecution and revocation of its licence A coordinated effort between Preston’s Police Licensing, Neighbourhood Policing Team, and Lancashire County Council Trading Standards has unveiled a potential hub for illicit goods within an off-licence in the Lea &Continue reading “Joint Operation Seizes Contraband at Lea & Larches Off-Licence”
Black Golf, Blue Lights, and an Offensive Weapon – Brierfield Man charged
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 16:10hrs He has been released on bail to appear before Magistrates Court in April A man has been charged with multiple offenses following a police chase in Burnley early this morning, Monday, March 3rd. Officers from the Specialist Operations team observed a blackContinue reading “Black Golf, Blue Lights, and an Offensive Weapon – Brierfield Man charged”
Repeat Offender’s Beauty Regime Lands Her Back Behind Bars (Again)
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 12:15hrs “We will continue to monitor those who have been handed criminal behaviour orders” Preston’s retail scene has once again been rocked by the audacious exploits of Nikki Rogers, 37, a woman whose dedication to skincare and fragrance acquisition has, unfortunately, eclipsed herContinue reading “Repeat Offender’s Beauty Regime Lands Her Back Behind Bars (Again)”
Blackburn Burglary Suspects Sample ‘Finest Cuisine’ as Investigation Continues
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 12:00hrs “We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community,” In a dramatic turn of events, residents of the Laburnum Road and Bridgewater Drive areas can breathe a collective sigh of relief, or at least a slightly less anxious sigh,Continue reading “Blackburn Burglary Suspects Sample ‘Finest Cuisine’ as Investigation Continues”