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David Cummings, 40, of Clifford Road, Blackpool, was found guilty of 26 counts of rape and child sex offences at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday, including 20 offences involving victims under the age of 16.

Breaking This is the 'smug' rapist found guilty of 'heinous' child sex crimes

David Cummings, 40, of Clifford Road, Blackpool has been found guilty of 26 counts of appalling sexual offences, including some involving children under the age of 13.

Breaking Blackpool man found guilty of 26 counts of rape and child sex offences

The Bishop of Blackburn has condemned the “grotesque” defacement of a Blackpool synagogue, warning that rising anti-Semitism is leaving Jewish communities feeling “vulnerable and bewildered”, as faith leaders across the Fylde coast rallied in support of the congregation.

Bishop condemns anti-Semitic hate crime at Blackpool synagogue

Finlay Cross-Adair was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a crash on the A6 near Lancaster at around 5.10pm on October 5, 2023

Former Fleetwood Town player pleads guilty in court to drug offence

Craig White will appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court today (October 22)

Man to appear at magistrates court after being charged with offences

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb with his wife and son after winning the Blackpool South parliamentary seat with the third biggest swing from the Conservatives to Labour at a by-election since the Second World War.

'Genuine fear and anxiety' - MP hits out as harasser punished by court

A nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital who locked a female colleague in a room after using the guise of training to meet her alone so he could attempt to kiss her is free to work in the medical industry again after a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) review of his six-month suspension order.

Update on Vic nurse who locked colleague in room and tried to kiss her

Lancashire Constabulary officers have met with members of a domestic abuse peer support group as part of efforts to improve support for survivors and raise awareness of the impact of domestic abuse.

Police show support for invaluable domestic abuse peer support group

Anne Marie Ryan stated that she has received reports indicating that individuals in the town and surrounding areas are breeding birds specifically for illegal fighting.

Man banned from keeping animals after cockfighting conviction

A total of 198 vehicles were stopped and inspected during a multi-agency operation in Blackpool aimed at ensuring taxis are legal, roadworthy and safe.

'Making sure taxis are legal' - 198 cars stopped in police operation

Have you seen 41-year-old Craig White?

We received new information that he no longer has any front teeth

A St Annes fraudster who scammed medical companies out of millions of pounds by helping to create sham PPE deals during the Covid-19 pandemic has been jailed for three years and 9 months.

Breaking Fraudster jailed after PPE boss splashed £100,000s on cars & watches

Luke Smith, a violent and controlling bully, has been given a 22-year sentence after abusing and raping a woman.

Violent rapist bully tracked victim and told her when she could sleep

Detectives appeal for help to identify three men they want to speak to about an aggravated burglary in Foxhall Road, Blackpool which left a man with broken jaw

Detectives appeal for help to trace 3 men after aggravated burglary

A benefit cheat who falsely claimed more than £70,000 by saying he was single - was caught out by a Facebook post which showed him proposing to his partner.

£70K benefits cheat caught in Facebook post proposing to partner

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following an assault in Poulton-le-Fylde which left a 14-year-old with a fractured eye socket and facial injuries.

Breaking Police appeal as 14-year-old suffers fractured eye socket in assault
Officers are asking anyone who was in the area to come forward.
Jack Marshall

Lancashire Police appeal after man stabbed with needle in reported Blackpool promenade assault

Breaking Police say man stabbed with needle in Blackpool prom assault

Hertfordshire Constabulary has linked to culprit to 15 shoplifting offences

Lancashire Police issue major update on wanted man

Huge Courts & Tribunals Service update on stalled plan for new multi-million pound Blackpool magistrates court

Breaking Update on stalled plan for new multi-million pound magistrates court

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has called for greater context around crime figures for Claremont

Chris Webb MP: This place isn't a statistic, it has brilliant people

Drug drivers, missing children, and primary school break-in - Fylde Police issue round-up of latest incidents

Police latest: Drug drivers, missing kids & primary school break-in

David Fairbrother ran the sessions

Kids shine in 'military inspired' outdoor intervention scheme

Preston Crown Court. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Danger posed by man in court for kidnapping two women to be accessed

Andrew Snowden MP

Stop the boats, secure our borders and establish who's entering the UK

A closure order has been issued to a flat at a property in Balmoral Terrace, Fleetwood

Flat slapped with closure order to offer 'respite' to neighbours

How redevelopment transformed a neighbourhood amid falling crime and improved health

How Queens Park redevelopment transformed a Blackpool neighbourhood

Man charged with four counts of burglary in Blackpool in magistrates court today

Man charged with four counts of burglary in Blackpool in court today
A man has been charged.
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A nightmare property used for drug dealing and storing stolen property in All Saints Road, St Annes has been slapped with a closure order.

Nightmare property slapped with three month closure order by police

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Blackpool this morning after officers carried out a drugs warrant in Egerton Road

Man in 50s arrested after police carry out early morning drugs raid

'Before she died she said that he had killed her' - Momentum behind Kiena's Law grows

'Before she died she said that he had killed her' - Kiena's Law update

Lancashire Police have issued a statement

Major Police update on future of Blackpool pub amid licence review

Killing Field: The Murder Of Annette Wade is available to watch on YouTube

Watch Killing Field: The Murder Of Annette Wade documentary on YouTube

A UK-first Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation funded by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw at the University of Lancashire in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

'It was mind-blowing': Lancs Police funds UK first in cyber training

Ian Williams has been jailed for child sex offences following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU).

Breaking This is the Blackpool predator jailed for child sex offences

A Blackpool man has been jailed for child sex offences following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU).

Breaking 'Dangerous predator' - Blackpool man jailed for child sex offences

The 37-year-old ex-South Shore Academy teacher Jamie Varley appeared in court via videolink today to be sentence for another crime against little Preston Davey missed during his original sentencing hearing.

Breaking Evil Blackpool baby killer Jamie Varley back before the courts TODAY

£160k seized from criminals on crime prevention projects across Lancashire, says Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw

£160k seized from criminals spent on crime prevention projects

Adam Heaton

Breaking Police update as man, 26, jailed for drugs supply

David Minto was sentenced to life, with a minimum of 35 years, for the brutal rape and murder of Sasha Marsden, who was just 16. The Blackpool killer is locked up in HMP Wakefield and has been subject of a violent attack. A new priosn report states sex offenders like Minto are 'at greater risk' of attack from fellow violent inmates

Murderer David Minto at 'greater risk' of attack at Monster Mansion

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and Blackpool South MP Chris Webb at Rosscon Training.

Vital £5,000 cash injection for anti-knife crime scheme in Blackpool

A vigil was held for murdered baby Preston Davey, on what would have been his fourth birthday. A minutes silence was held an toys and flowers were left in tribute, at a short service at the Flag Market, Preston.

' I haven't gone a week without crying' Preston Davey's foster dad

Lancashire Police have confirmed that more raids are planned across the Fylde coast this week as authorities tackle the growing issue of ketamine use in the region.

'They deal drugs to our kids' - Police ketamine raids on Fylde coast

The Akash Tandoori Restaurant in Blackpool

I'll fight license decision says eatery boss on illegal workers claims

John McGowan-Fazackerley (inset bottom) accused of sexually abusing baby Preston Davey (pictured) he was trying to adopt has denied trying to “deflect and distance” himself from the boy’s death and ex-partner Jamie Varley (inset above)

Murdered baby Preston Davey seen in hospital & by police before death

St Annes Town Centre

Shoplifting down considerably as town centre radio scheme pays off

BAE Systems Samlesbury site

BAE Systems worker quits job after probe into theft worth 'thousands'

Hundreds of suspected fake perfume bottles and scores of suspected illicit Apple and Samsung products have been uncovered by Trading Standards at Norcross Car Boot

Fake perfume & illicit Apple and Samsung devices found at carboot

Men arrested as part of a day of police action targetting county lines drug supply

Men arrested in crackdown on county lines and drug supply

Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, says that the Labour government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ‘sending a clear message to organised crime gangs exploiting our high streets’,

MP slams money laundering in Blackpool barbers and vape shops

The sister of murdered teen Sasha Marsden has revealed her sibling received her first counselling appointment for an earlier rape the day after she was killed.

Legacy of murdered Blackpool teen to help victims of sexual assault

Don't reduce Blackpool to stereotypes, I’m proud to represent our town

Blackpool town centre has seen huge transformation

Blackpool Council, MP and residents dismiss GB News' criticism of town

Lancaster Magistrates' Court.

Man, 41, sentenced for shouting racist abuse

Notorious bar in Queen Street, Blackpool hasbeen forced to close permanetly after police were called to a serious stabbing at 4.15am

Breaking 'A clear warning' - Blackpool bar forced to shut down permanently

Hambleton house explosion

Lancashire man charged with house explosion enters plea

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