Serious incident closes M6 both ways near between Lancaster and Carnforth

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 28th February 2025, at 13:55hrs The motorway is closed in both directions whilst emergency services deal with the incident Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious incident involving a vehicle fire on the M6 Motorway this afternoon. Both carriageways between Junction 35 Carnforth Interchange andContinue reading “Serious incident closes M6 both ways near between Lancaster and Carnforth”

Man charged in connection with Preston City Centre stabbing

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 28th February 2025, at 13:15hrs|Updated at 13:45hrs A man in his 40s remains in hospital receiving treatment after being stabbed in the leg A man has been charged with multiple offences, including section 18 assault after a security guard was stabbed in Preston City Centre on WednesdayContinue reading “Man charged in connection with Preston City Centre stabbing”

Two people including child left injured in M65 collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 27th February 2025, at 10:00hrs Two men from Nelson have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving Emergency services rushed to the scene of a road traffic collision on Wednesday night. The collision happened close to Junction 12 for Brierfield on the M65Continue reading “Two people including child left injured in M65 collision”

Man 27 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after security guard stabbed in Preston City Centre

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 18:00hrs A man has been arrested and remains in custody following the incident Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 1pm on Wednesday afternoon, close to the B & M Bargains Store in Carlisle Street. On arrival, they found a man withContinue reading “Man 27 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after security guard stabbed in Preston City Centre”

Man admits to plying girl 14 with alcohol before engaging in sexual activity

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 17:20hrs He will be sentenced in April Following an investigation into historic sex offences against a teenager by Lancashire Police a man from Rochdale has admitted to engaging in sexual activity with the teen when appearing at Burnley Crown Court. In an updateContinue reading “Man admits to plying girl 14 with alcohol before engaging in sexual activity”

17-year-old male arrested following theft of goods worth around £20k from stores across Lancashire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 17:15hrs Lancashire Police received reports from various stores of theft over the last month A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of theft from stores across Lancashire thought o be estimated at around £20,000 over the last month. In an update postedContinue reading “17-year-old male arrested following theft of goods worth around £20k from stores across Lancashire”

Security guard fighting for life after horror stabbing in Preston City Centre

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 16:40hrs A man has been arrested and remains in custody following the incident Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 1pm on Wednesday afternoon, close to the B & M Bargains Store in Carlisle Street. On arrival, they found a man withContinue reading “Security guard fighting for life after horror stabbing in Preston City Centre”

Three fire engines dispatched to domestic property fire in Barnoldswick

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 08:55hrs The fire involved the ground floor of a domestic property Emergency services rushed to the fire on Tuesday night in East Lancashire. The fire happened on Queen Street shortly before 10:30pm. Three fire engines from Barnoldswick, Earby, and Colne were dispatched toContinue reading “Three fire engines dispatched to domestic property fire in Barnoldswick”

Van fire in Hesketh Bank spread to attached garage of domestic property

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 08:45hrs Firefighters spent over an hour extinguishing the fire Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fire involving a van that had spread to an attached garage at a domestic property on Tuesday. The fire happened on Poppyfields shortly before 1pm. FirefightersContinue reading “Van fire in Hesketh Bank spread to attached garage of domestic property”

Man bailed after being arrested in Ormskirk town centre on suspicion of drug offences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 10:15hrs A search at his address uncovered a quantity of snap bags, cannabis and mobile phones A 23-year-old man was arrested at the weekend in Ormskirk town centre on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs. He has been bailed pending furtherContinue reading “Man bailed after being arrested in Ormskirk town centre on suspicion of drug offences”