Lancashire Roads Closed Due To Flooding

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on, Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, at 20.40hrs Police have released a warning in relation to road closures in Lancashire this evening due to flooding. In a social media post, Burnley and Padiham Police said, (Updated: 22:00hrs)Good Evening, please be advised that Robin House Lane, Catlow Bridge and Southfield Lane,Continue reading “Lancashire Roads Closed Due To Flooding”

Penwortham Man Jailed For String Of Shoplifting Offences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, at 20:50hrs A man who went on a shoplifting spree stealing items from a supermarket multiple times over a three month period has been sent to prison after pleading guilty to shoplifting offences. Paul Allen committed the offences at Booths supermarket on Millbrook way betweenContinue reading “Penwortham Man Jailed For String Of Shoplifting Offences”

17 Year Jail Term For East Lancs Peadophile Who Abused Boys As Young As 8-Years-Old

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, at 16:20hrs/updated on Monday, 27th May 2024, at 10:00hrs A Peadophile has been handed a lengthy custodial sentence today after being found guilty in his absence for a string of sex offences against children in East Lancashire. In a statement from Lancashire Police, theyContinue reading “17 Year Jail Term For East Lancs Peadophile Who Abused Boys As Young As 8-Years-Old”

Family Of Man Killed In One Punch Attack Angered  By Blackpool Gazettes Insensitive Headline

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 at 15:45hrs The family of a man who was killed in a one punch attack in Blackpool have expressed their anger at appalling insensitive headline. 53-year-old Anthony Harley, was killed after he got into an altercation with two women who were parked in aContinue reading “Family Of Man Killed In One Punch Attack Angered  By Blackpool Gazettes Insensitive Headline”

Drug Arrests As Man Tries To Outrun Fylde Police

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 21st May 2024, at 20:55hrs Police in the Fylde Coast have made arrests in connection to drug supply after a man tried to outrun them after a vehicle was stopped by officers on patrol in St.Annes. The incident happened over the weekend. In an update from FyldeContinue reading “Drug Arrests As Man Tries To Outrun Fylde Police”

One Punch Killer Jailed After Blackpool Man Dies In Assault

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 21st May 2024, at 20:30hrs A man has today been sent to prison for just over a year after killing a Blackpool man in a fracas with one single punch back in February after pleading guilty to Manslaughter at Preston Crown Court at an earlier hearing. LancashireContinue reading “One Punch Killer Jailed After Blackpool Man Dies In Assault”

Police Close Road In Blackpool Due To Concern For Welfare

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 21st May 2024, at 13:25hrs Police have closed off a road in Blackpool this afternoon as they deal with an ongoing concern for welfare in the resort and advise members of the public to avoid the area where possible. In a social media post, Blackpool Police said,Continue reading “Police Close Road In Blackpool Due To Concern For Welfare”

Road Traffic Collision Closes A Burnley Road

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 21st May 2024, at 12:48hrs Motorists are being advised to avoid an area of Burnley this afternoon due to a road traffic collision. Posting an update on theor social media page, Burnley and Padiham Police said, “We’re currently at the scene of a road closure on BrunshawContinue reading “Road Traffic Collision Closes A Burnley Road”

High Demand Sees Longer Waiting Times In Royal Blackburn A&E Department

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 21st May 2024, at 11:15hrs Royal Blackburn hospital sees high demand in services today which could mean longer waiting times if your visiting accident and emergency. In a social media post, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust said, “There are currently over 100 people in our Emergency DepartmentContinue reading “High Demand Sees Longer Waiting Times In Royal Blackburn A&E Department”

Travelling Burglar From North East Jailed For Fylde Burglaries

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Monday, 20th May 2024, at 22:00hrs A man is starting a custodial sentence after being found guilty for multiple burglary offences across the Fylde Coast. Lancashire Police gave an update on the court result into the case of Martin Brown from the North East of the country. InContinue reading “Travelling Burglar From North East Jailed For Fylde Burglaries”