Lancashire sham marriage gang sentenced
Two people are jailed for taking part in sham marriages arranged by a Vietnamese nail bar owner – but the ring leader is still at large
Nail bar owner 'at centre of sham marriage web'
A Vietnamese nail bar owner who was the "spider at the centre of a web" of sham marriages is on the run, a court heard today
Family tribute to a "caring and loving" boy
The family of a Anthony Stubbs, 16, who was found dead in a wooded area of Leyland have paid tribute to a "caring and loving" boy.
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Blind pensioner seeks taser compensation
A blind stroke victim has issued a compensation claim after he was Tasered by police who mistook his white stick for a samurai sword.
Read the full storyMemorial to drowned Police officers
Hundreds gathered at Blackpool's Gynn Square on Saturday for a memorial service to mark the 30th anniversary of three Blackpool officers losing their lives during a tragic attempted sea rescue. PCs Colin Morrison, Gordon Connolly and Angela Bradley drowned while trying to save a tourist.
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Memorial service for lost Blackpool PCs
A memorial service will be held today to mark the 30th anniversary of the deaths of three Lancashire Police Officers.
Read the full story'Knifeman' arrested in St Annes
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after apparently threatening a woman with a knife in St Annes.
Lancashire Police were called to Derbe Road at about 4.15pm. When they got there they saw a man brandishing a weapon at a window.
An armed response unit and trained negotiator were dispatched.
After a two-hour stand-off the man left the scene and was arrested.
Both he and a 35-year-old woman were taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
A number of weapons were found and police say an investigation is underway.
"The incident lasted just over two hours and fortunately reached a safe conclusion following the hard work and patience of specially trained officers and local police patrols.
"There was a lot of police activity in and around the scene and we did have to put a cordon in place. These decisions were based on protecting the public and minimising the risk. I would like to thank people in the area for their cooperation, patience and support.
– Inspector Darrin Butterworth, Lancashire Police"Incidents like this are rare but when they do happen the public should be reassured that Lancashire Constabulary has highly trained officers that will deal with the situation."
Woman's body found on beach near Fleetwood
The body of a woman has been found on the beach at Cleveleys near Fleetwood in Lancashire.
Read the full storyIPCC to investigate new Lancashire Police Commissioner
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) will investigate allegations made against Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
The allegations centre on expenses claims made by Clive Grunshaw before his election in November to the office of PCC.
The matter was referred to the IPCC by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Panel, which scrutinises the work of the PCC, following an article in the Sunday Times (£).
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Inside bungalow gutted by fire
Lancashire Police investigating the murder of an 88-year-old man in Blackburn believe he was dead before a fire at his home.
Christopher Proctor's bungalow on Pleckgate Road was destroyed by flames in the early hours of Saturday, November 10.
Police today re-issued their appeal for more information about what happened to him.
Labour candidate wins Lancashire PCC vote
Labour Party candidate Clive Grunshaw has been elected Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner.
Preston fugitive 'may be in London' say police
Lancashire Police say they have evidence that Preston fugitive Ivan Leach may be in London.
Read the full storyDriver who allegedly hit Bradley Wiggins interviewed by police
A 44-year-old woman has been interviewed by police investigating a crash involving Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins.
Wiggins was knocked off his bike while on a training ride in Lancashire on Wednesday night.
– Lancashire Police spokesperson"Following a voluntary attendance for interview with Lancashire Police, a 44-year-old woman from West Lancashire has been reported for summons for driving without due care and attention, however an investigation into the full circumstances of the incident is still underway."
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