Blackpool
A former youth club director has been jailed for 20 years after carrying out a campaign of sexual abuse against a teenage girl. Christopher Rixon, 42, of Holmfield Road, Blackpool, was sentenced today (Tuesday) at Preston Crown Court having previously been found guilty of eight counts of rape, six counts of sexual assault and two […]
Paramedics and police were called at around 5.50pm Saturday(16th February) to Rawcliffe Street, to reports a 13-year-old boy had suffered a wound to his chest. The victim was taken to Alder Hey hospital for treatment, where he remains and is stable. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Three teenagers were arrested a short time […]
Action Fraud has received more than 5,000 reports about fake emails and texts purporting to be from TV Licensing. The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information. Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a […]
What you need to know Action Fraud has experienced an increase in the reporting of malicious calls, voicemails, text messages or emails to members of the public purporting to be from HMRC. The fraudsters state that as a result of their non-payment of tax or other duty, the victim is liable to prosecution or other […]
We are growing concerned for the welfare of 17-year-old Courtney Edgar and her baby who are missing from home. Courtney was last seen at 10:45 am on 5 January in the Highfield area of Blackpool with her 17-month-old baby girl. Courtney is described as being white, 5ft 7in tall with very long dark hair. She […]
A fire engine and crew from Bispham responded to a car on fire in a car park just after 7 pm (Monday 24th December) Claremont Court, Blackpool. Firefighters used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire, which they believe was started deliberately. There were no casualties. Police were notified of the suspected arson.
Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards experts are warning people to beware of rogue traders, phone scammers and pushy doorstep sellers. The warning follows suspicious activity that has been reported across the county over the last month. In Preston there have been reports of conservatory roof companies using aggressive sales tactics and in Chorley, residents have […]
Detectives investigating a murder in Fleetwood have charged a man. Stephen Derbyshire, 33, of Hawthorn Drive, Fleetwood, has been charged with murder and common assault. He is due to appear before Blackpool Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday, December 17th) Police launched a murder inquiry on Sunday, December 9th after Michael Hart was stabbed on Broomfield […]
Lancashire County Council is thanking the public and the media for the support received to a recent appeal asking people to come forward to adopt three sisters. During National Adoption Week in October, a special request was made to find a forever family for three sisters, Sophie aged five, Olivia aged two and one-year-old Poppy. […]
Lancashire County Council is warning people to watch out for ice, with gritting crews treating roads earlier than usual today ahead of a freezing spell forecast over the weekend. The gritters are already out on the main routes in many parts of the county, with temperatures due to fall to freezing later this afternoon. The […]
