Crime

Youths were accused of "deliberately" blocking the tram tracks in Cleveleys, a day after police said they would use special powers to combat behaviour they branded "appalling".

A hoax caller threatened to "bomb" Blackpool Victoria Hospital, a senior police officer said.

A teenager behind the "senseless" murder of a young father who stood up to gangs has been jailed for at least 23 years.

The death of a much-loved Blackpool builder and dad-of-two was a tragic accident.

An abusive wife who killed her husband after repeatedly hitting him over the head with a rolling pin has been handed a life sentence.

Six men have denied allegations they were involved in a conspiracy to deal drugs on the Fylde coast.

Lancashire Police closes almost one third of hate crime investigations into racially and religiously aggravated offences without identifying a suspect, figures show.

Dogs that are dangerously out of control have the potential to seriously injure or even kill.

A woman is suspected to have stolen a purse after offering to help another woman with her coat.

A tattooist known as Dr Evil has been handed a 40-month jail term after carrying out ear and nipple removals at the request of two of his customers.

A cat died of horrific injuries after he was gunned down by a modified high-powered air rifle fitted with a laser light.

Here is the latest round-up of cases from Blackpool Magistrates' Court.

A former Coronation Street director who attempted to engage in sexual conversations with a "13-year-old girl" has been spared jail.

The "calculating and remorseless" teenager who raped and murdered six-year-old Alesha MacPhail has been locked up for at least 27 years as he admitted the crime.

The investigation into the suspected poisoning of patients – and murder of one – on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital continues, police said today.