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Speeding drivers stopped during police spot checks in Burnley

Friday, April 25, 2025

Officers from Burnley Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on Tuesday (22nd April 2025) tackling speeding concerns following issues raised about road safety by local residents.

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Man jailed for assaulting a woman in Blackpool

Friday, April 25, 2025

Derek Foxcroft, also known as Derek Moreland, assaulted his victim while they were drinking with friends at a flat in George Street, in November last year.

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Loving tributes paid to 18-year-old who died in a collision in Morecambe

Friday, April 25, 2025

Leo Mountain died after the collision on the A623 Bay Gateway between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate on Sunday 20th April, shortly after 3am.

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Neighbourhood policing team conduct successful day of action in Bacup

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Rossendale Police, alongside partner agencies, were out on Wednesday 23rd April where they conducted a successful day of action to address pressing community concerns. The operation had positive results, with a quantity of illegal tobacco as well as an e-scooter causing anti-social behaviour all being seized.

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Man charged with Preston burglary

Thursday, April 24, 2025

We have charged a man following a burglary and attempted burglary in Preston.

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Appeal after man dies in collision

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died. We are appealing for witnesses to contact us

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Family pay tribute to the 'most funny, loving, generous' boy who died in M6 collision

Thursday, April 24, 2025

"There truly is no one like our Ryan, such a beautiful soul and so far from typical."

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Blackburn man who drugged and sexually assaulted schoolgirl jailed for 17 years

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Gregg Riley took naked photographs of his 15-year-old victim while she lay dipping in and out of consciousness in his Blackburn home.

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Appeal after fatal collision

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Our thoughts are with their loved ones

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Appeal after teenager dies in collision

Sunday, April 20, 2025

If you can help please contact us. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died

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Colne shoplifter given five-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Thursday, April 17, 2025

A man has been given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). 

Chris Costello Snr, 61, of no fixed address, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.

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Police Officers Bring Power to the People with Op Recharge

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Police officers in Blackpool and Fylde are set to be equipped with portable power banks and mobile phone charging wires, as part of new Operation Recharge. 

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Lancashire Police target nuisance riders illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes and e-scooters

Thursday, April 17, 2025

People illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and electric assisted pedal cycles in the county, is an issue which Lancashire Police is tackling hard.

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Man jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a child

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Shelim Ahmed appeared in the dock at Burnley Crown Court this morning where he was jailed for 34 months.

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Man jailed for raping woman in Darwen

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Imran Ayyaz has been jailed for seven years.

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Tribute paid to man who died following Chorley collision

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Scott Ashton, 52, sadly died after the Kawasaki ZX 600 he was riding, travelling north from the town centre on Park Road lost control on a right-hand bend, close to the entrance with Astley Park.

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Huge cannabis farm dismantled in Haslingden

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

We are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Haslingden.

We were called to an address in the Hudrake area on Friday, 4th April 2025, following reports of strong smells coming from a particular premises.

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Motorcyclist dies after collision

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. Anyone with information should contact us on 101

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Update in search for missing Brian Fletcher in the Tockholes area

Monday, April 14, 2025

We have carried out extensive searches for Brian since he was reported missing, the search covering approximately 36 square kilometres of moorland, woodland, watercourses and reservoirs.

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Appeal for information after man stabbed in Accrington

Sunday, April 13, 2025

The injured person – a man in his 20’s – was found to have suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

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Man jailed after more than a decade of sexual abuse

Friday, April 11, 2025

Richard Krakowski was jailed for nine years and three months yesterday.

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Man found guilty of sexual offences against children in Rawtenstall

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Joseph Turner will be sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on 6th June.

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Night-time safety a priority say Police

Monday, April 7, 2025

"Our message to offenders is clear:  We will not tolerate incidents of harassment, intimidation or predatory behaviour."

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Project Servator launched in Lancashire

Monday, April 7, 2025

Project Servator aims to disrupt the planning terrorists and other criminals need to do to be successful, while simultaneously reassuring the public, as part of a coordinated programme of operational activity.