Police Crack Down on Illegal Off-Road Vehicles in Skelmersdale as Operation Propulsion Launches

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 17:00hrs Skelmersdale residents are seeing a renewed effort to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) caused by illegal off-road vehicles, as the Skelmersdale Neighbourhood Police Team (NPT) and Lancashire Rural Task Force launched “Operation Propulsion” this weekend. The operation, supported by Beacon Rangers, saw jointContinue reading “Police Crack Down on Illegal Off-Road Vehicles in Skelmersdale as Operation Propulsion Launches”

Hull Family Mourns Loss of Peter Bartle in Holderness Road Collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 16:45hrs A family in Hull is grieving the loss of 63-year-old Peter Bartle, who tragically died in a collision on Holderness Road on Friday, March 7th. Mr. Bartle and his wife, Sarah, were crossing Holderness Road near the junction of Clarence Street andContinue reading “Hull Family Mourns Loss of Peter Bartle in Holderness Road Collision”

Coventry Murder Shock: Man Dead, Suspect in Custody After Violent Attack

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 12:30hrs A 51-year-old man is in custody following a fatal stabbing incident in Coventry yesterday afternoon, West Midlands Police have confirmed. Officers responded to a call just before 2 pm on Saturday March 15th, to an address on Newcombe Road, where they discoveredContinue reading “Coventry Murder Shock: Man Dead, Suspect in Custody After Violent Attack”

NINE Rescued, Child Critical After Inferno Engulfs Block Of Flats In Walsall

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 11:00hrs A terrifying blaze ripped through a two-storey flat above a row of shops on the Yew Tree estate in Walsall late Saturday night, leaving a child in critical condition and nine others rescued. The inferno, which erupted around 10:20 PM on MarchContinue reading “NINE Rescued, Child Critical After Inferno Engulfs Block Of Flats In Walsall”

Darwen Firefighters Tackle Birch Hall Avenue Blaze With Two Casualties Taken To Hospital

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 10:50hrs Two people were taken to hospital following a domestic fire on Birch Hall Avenue in Darwen on Saturday evening. At approximately 20:52 GMT, emergency services were alerted to a blaze at a residential property. Firefighters from Darwen and Blackburn fire stations swiftlyContinue reading “Darwen Firefighters Tackle Birch Hall Avenue Blaze With Two Casualties Taken To Hospital”

Traffic Disruption on Preston Lancaster New Road Following Collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 10:30hrs A road traffic collision has caused the closure of Preston Lancaster New Road, leading to traffic congestion in the area. Emergency services are currently on the scene. Drivers are advised to expect delays and seek alternative routes if possible. The road isContinue reading “Traffic Disruption on Preston Lancaster New Road Following Collision”

High-Speed Chases and Expired Licenses: Lancashire Roads Targeted by Police

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 09:50hrs Lancashire Constabulary has taken a firm stance against dangerous driving, seizing multiple vehicles and reporting drivers for a range of offences, from high-speed chases to expired licenses. In a recent incident, officers successfully recovered a vehicle that had fled the scene afterContinue reading “High-Speed Chases and Expired Licenses: Lancashire Roads Targeted by Police”

Morecambe Firefighters Hone Search and Rescue Skills in Realistic Drill

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 08:15hrs Morecambe Fire Station crews took their training to a new level this week, conducting a realistic breathing apparatus drill off-site to enhance their search and rescue capabilities. During their drill night, firefighters simulated a fire within a commercial unit, facing the challengeContinue reading “Morecambe Firefighters Hone Search and Rescue Skills in Realistic Drill”

Urgent Appeal: Concerns Grow for Missing 50-Year-Old James Pilkington

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 08:00hrs Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 50-year-old James Pilkington, who has gone missing from his home in Skelmersdale. Concerns are growing for his welfare. James was last seen in the Chapel House area of Skelmersdale at approximately 12:40Continue reading “Urgent Appeal: Concerns Grow for Missing 50-Year-Old James Pilkington”

Child Critical, Four Others Hospitalized After Walsall House Fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th March 2025, at 04:40hrs A serious fire on Redwood Road, in the Yew Tree Estate of Walsall, has left a child with potentially life-threatening injuries and four others hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, prompted a large emergency response. West MidlandsContinue reading “Child Critical, Four Others Hospitalized After Walsall House Fire”