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Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th March 2025, at 11:45hrs On Wednesday 5 March 2025 at approximately 1pm, Police were called to a concern for welfare at a domestic address on Rochdale Road, in Middleton. NWAS and police attended and a man, who was identified as 44-year-old Lee Baillie, was rushed toContinue reading “Detectives continue to piece together last movements of man who died after welfare call to Middleton property”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th March 2025, at 11:00hrs Umar Farooq, a 28-year-old drug dealer from Blackburn, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison after his latest run-in with the law, marking his fourth conviction for drug-related offences. Farooq, of Harcourt Road, Blackburn, appeared at Preston CrownContinue reading “Blackburn Drug Dealer Jailed for Fourth Time After High-Speed Chase and Drug Drop”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th March 2025, at 10:55hrs A recent joint operation by the Neighbourhood team and Trading Standards has uncovered a concerning trend of underage vape sales in the area. On Monday, undercover volunteers, posing as minors, conducted test purchases at six shops across Nelson and Colne, revealing thatContinue reading “Undercover Operation Reveals Alarming Underage Vape Sales in Nelson and Colne”

A devastating fire has claimed the life of a four-year-old girl in Lynemouth, prompting a full investigation by authorities. Emergency services were called to a property on Kingsley Road shortly before 9:30 pm on Monday, following reports of a house fire. Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service personnel discovered the young girl inside the burning residence.Continue reading “Tragedy in Lynemouth: Four-Year-Old Girl Dies in House Fire”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 18th March 2025, at 21:00hrs A 25-year-old man has been arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with the brutal assault of an elderly woman in Middleton earlier this month. The arrest comes after extensive police work, including hundreds of hours of CCTV trawls and house-to-house inquiries. TheContinue reading “Man arrested at Manchester Airport after elderly woman attacked with knife whilst gardening”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 18th March 2025, at 21:00hrs Burnley Taskforce officers have arrested a driver after he was caught driving erratically on Burnham Gate, subsequently blowing a staggering 122 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath in custody. The legal limit in England and Wales is 35 micrograms. OfficersContinue reading “Burnley Driver Arrested After Blowing Over Three Times Legal Drink-Drive Limit”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 18th March 2025, at 17:45hrs A man in his 40s is recovering in hospital after a serious assault on Derby Street in the early hours of Saturday, March 15th. Emergency services were alerted to the incident by the ambulance service shortly after 1:30 a.m. Police officers arrivedContinue reading “Blackpool attempted murder arrests after man in his 40s assaulted”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 18th March 2025, at 17:00hrs Bolton town centre saw a significant emergency response today after a man was reported to be on the roof of a building on Cannon Street. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called to the scene at approximately 11:45 am, with emergency servicesContinue reading “Man on Roof Prompts Emergency Response in Bolton”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 18th March 2025, at 16:50hrs Callum Denley, a 20-year-old Wiltshire Police officer, has been summonsed to court to face multiple charges related to indecent and prohibited images, including child pornography. The charges include making indecent images of children, spanning categories A, B, and C, possession of anContinue reading “Wiltshire Police Officer Charged with Child Indecent Image Offences”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 18th March 2025, at 16:20hrs A dramatic high-speed pursuit through the streets of Doncaster culminated in the arrest of a 28-year-old man suspected of burglary and numerous other offences, South Yorkshire Police have reported. Body-worn video footage has captured the moment a response officer brought the suspectContinue reading “Doncaster Police Apprehend Suspected Burglar After High-Speed Chase”