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This is how many calls to Lancashire Police do not need a police response

Three out of five calls received by Lancashire Police are not logged – because the force concludes that they should never have been made in the first place.

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How many new officers will Lancashire get as part of the new recruitment drive?

'We lost 750 officers, so we want 750 back,' crime commissioner tells government

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) says he wants all 750 officers lost to funding cuts in the county since 2010 to be replaced as part of the government’s pledge to boost policing numbers.

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Devonshire Road in Bispham, outside the Red Lion.

Two young teens arrested after robbery on Devonshire Road

Two teenage boys have been arrested after allegedly robbing a man on Devonshire Road.

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Step by step: see how a huge drugs raid in Fleetwood played out

See this step by step breakdown of how police raided six homes in Fleetwood.

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These are the latest cases and convictions from Blackpool Magistrates' Court - Thursday, September 19, 2019

Here is today's round-up of cases from Blackpool Magistrates' Court.

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A 47-year-old Post Office worker has been ambushed and tied up by robbers in a raid on Clifton Post Office in Preston Old Road yesterday morning (September 18)

Post Office worker ambushed and tied up with cable ties in Clifton robbery

A 47-year-old Post Office worker has been ambushed and tied up with cable ties by robbers in Clifton.

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Preston and Blackpool court blog: The latest live from court

Good morning and welcome to the Lancashire Post's live court blog, bringing you the latest from the Magistrates' Court, Preston Crown Court and Sessions House.

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New Thursby Care Home, Clifton Drive, St Annes

Teen admits attempted rape at St Annes care home

A teenager has pleaded guilty to attempted rape after an incident at a care home in St Annes.

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Class A drugs and crossbow seized in dramatic dawn raids across Fleetwood

Class A drugs, imitation firearms, and a crossbow were seized in dawn raids across the town, police said.

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These are the latest cases and convictions from Blackpool Magistrates' Court - Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Here is today's round-up of cases from Blackpool Magistrates' Court.

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Edward Putman, the lottery winner who is due to go on trial

Man to go on trial accused of forging £2.5m lottery jackpot ticket

A lottery winner is due to go on trial accused of forging a ticket to claim a £2.5 million top prize.

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Police have found a missing 15 year old girl from Blackpool.

Missing Blackpool 15 year old girl found

A missing 15 year old girl from Blackpool has been found, police said.

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More than 100 officers take part in dawn raids across Fleetwood in massive crackdown on drug gangs

More than 100 officers from across Lancashire have raided six homes in Fleetwood as part of a crackdown on widespread drug offences.

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Blackpool police 'very concerned' for missing 15 year old girl's welfare

Concern is growing for a missing 15 year old Blackpool girl, police said.

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Photos: carnage after crash near Cockerham caused by a 'coward' Audi driver

A crash in Cockerham this morning was caused by a "coward", and left carnage on the road, police said.

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These are the vehicles which have been seized by Lancashire Road Police around the county in September so far

The police can seize a vehicle if they think it’s being used in a way that causes alarm, harassment or distress, for example careless or inconsiderate driving.

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