Investigations

Family tribute to 'devoted' ex-Blackpool teacher Simon Gettings killed when his vehicle was hit by a train on level crossing

New probe into death of ex-teacher killed in train crash at crossing

The accident happened on Lytham Road in Freckleton

Police issue update into collision that left pensioner hospitalised

Police issue update on double rape investigation in Blackpool alleyway off Deansgate

Police issue update on double rape investigation in Blackpool alleyway

Birth dad Gary Nolan stands on the steps in front of Preston Crown Court with DCI Andy Fallows after the sentencing of Jamie Varley and John Fazakerley. Credit: Lucinda Herbert

'I struggle to imagine' - Police slam 'wicked' Preston Davey abusers

St Annes shop owner Keyvan Manouchehri, 31, (top left) has been jailed after Trading Standards officers uncovered an illegal tobacco and vape operation worth £74,000 at Euro Mini Market at 150 St Albans Road. Co-defendant Kawan Poormand, 30, received a 12-month community order, including 160 hours of unpaid work and an electronically monitored curfew (top right)

Shop owner jailed for running illegal tobacco and vape operation

The General Medical Council is fighting to strip a former Blackpool Victoria Hospital consultant of his ability to practise medicine permanently.

GMC in High Court battle to ban Blackpool Victoria Hospital consultant

The inquest took place at Blackpool Town Hall

Coroner rules on sad death of 44-year-old Blackpool father in Lytham

Criminals jailed in Lancashire in 2026 so far

Faces of 34 criminals jailed in 2026 so far

The people and businesses who received penalties for deliberately failing to meet their tax obligations of more than £25,000 have been named.

Three Blackpool firms named on HMRC list of deliberate tax defaulters

Cleveland road in Lytham where Police are investigating.

God knows what's in our cellars - residents react as human bones found

The M6 northbound has now reopened following a serious crash

Breaking M6 northbound reopens after major crash leaves driver injured

Watch: Man jailed in crackdown on drug dealing

Take a look at 18 Lancashire firms named and shamed by the government for underpaying staff

18 Lancashire firms named and shamed for underpaying staff

A general view of Grenfell Tower, west London on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Lancs Lord: Cabinet Office "considering options" for Grenfell 'crooks'

Police uncovered a large cannabis farm spread across two floors of a property in Freckleton

'Sophisticated' cannabis farm spanning uncovered in drug raid

Authorities confirmed that the Southbound M6 road remains closed as investigations into the road traffic collision begin, with police still at the scene.

Breaking M6: Northbound reopens, Southbound closed - police investigating
Lancashire Police have confirmed that the M6 Northbound between J34 and J33 has reopened, while the Southbound road remains closed as investigations into the road traffic collision begin.
Jack Marshall

A former Lancashire prison governor has been found guilty of engaging in a relationship with an inmate

Breaking Former prison governor guilty of relationship with inmate

The average sufferer will experience the equivalent of 1,350 days of pain over 450 periods

7 in 10 women will experience period pain for equivalent of four years

A gang of fraudsters swindled vulnerable elderly victims out of £1 million across the UK have been jailed

‘Despicable’ fraudsters conned elderly victims out of over £1 million

The inquest into RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne has opened and adjourned. (photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Inquest opens into the death of Drag Race star the Vivienne aged 32

A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering two women, injuring others and killing a dog on Christmas Day.

Christmas Day massacre: Forensics investigate double murder scene

The PEEL inspection programme is an assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy of police forces in England and Wales

Lancashire Police 'needs improvement' in protecting vulnerable people

The Skull On Oxford Road - a true crime documentary now available on Shots! TV

Watch: Grim mystery of human skull found in skip revisited in TV show

Nicola and her partner Paul Ansell

It was nerve-racking to put Nicola Bulley's partner back in public eye

Two million crimes went unsolved in a single year in Britain, according to the latest Home Office data (Photos by National World/Adobe Stock)

‘Unpunished crime undermines the whole system of justice’

Yussuf Mohamed Mire, 35, performing a "dangerous" U-turn to escape officers in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Mercedes driver flees cops with "dangerous" U-turn in busy town centre

Great Ormond Street Hospital has launched an urgent review after concerns were raised over the practice of a former surgeon.

Family question hospital after teen's death amid surgeon probe
A law firm representing the family of a child who died under the care of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has raised fresh concerns following revelations about former surgeon Yaser Jabbar.
Rahmah Ghazali

Jordan Moray went missing from his home in Cwmbach, Aberdare, and his mother has issued a desperate plea for Jordan to make contact.

Jordan Moray disappearance: My son mysteriously vanished a year ago

NCA seize cannabis hauls at UK airports and arrest smugglers.

Watch: NCA seize cannabis hauls at UK airports and arrest smugglers

Blackpool coroner issues prevention of future deaths report after holidaymaker dies from sepsis

Breaking There is a risk sepsis will go unrecognised & urgent treatment delayed

CCTV shows ‘final moments’ of man 'murdered' after royal street party

A new history lesson is under way at Bispham High School – seven years after bulldozers brought it crashing to the ground – since archaeological digs unearthed ancient tools, fancy Roman tableware and evidence of prehistoric settlements.

Evidence of prehistoric settlement found on site of former high school

Lancashire NHS Trusts have paid out more than £600,000 in staff assault claims in the last five years.

A Lancashire hospital trust is amongst worse in UK for staff assaults

Blackpool Zoo's baby orangutan Janga, seen with his mum Jingga, is going to need an operation.

Blackpool Zoo's baby orangutan - Jarang - to have operation

HMP Wymott is a category C prison in Lancashire

Death of 87-year-old paedophile investigated - here's what was found

Deraj Meade being arrested by armed police.

Watch: Armed police tackle gunman who opened fire outside nightclub

Liam Cowley is wanted in connection with numerous offences (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man wanted in connection with numerous offences, including rape

Candidates were questioned over integrity

By-election candidates questioned over integrity

William with his mum Mihaela and dad Simon. William Howard, nine, was told by doctors his initial symptom, a twitch in his right leg, could be down to stress from playing Minecraft but in fact he has a rare and deadly disease.

We thought Minecraft was making our son ill but he had deadly disease

I'm a paedophile hunter and I've apologised to barber Shiz Hussain wrongly stung in a set up

I'm a paedophile hunter & I've apologised to barber stung in a set up

A scene from An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley

Unmissable thriller to arrive at The Grand straight from the West End

Shane Graham (pictured) has been missing since April 2016.

Disappearance of man, 26, eight years ago set to be probed by police

Cannabis farms causing a 'dangerous fire hazard' to children are found

Police raids in Preston unearth FOUR cannabis farms

Charlene (inset) was one of around 60 vulnerable girls who were being targeted by sexual predators in Blackpool. Main photo credit: Lucinda Herbert, inset: Family handout.

How Blackpool has tackled child grooming since Charlene's murder

PCSO in Houndshill signing people up to new CCTV scheme in Blackpool.

Police chief hails new CCTV scheme as 'good common sense'

Fiona Robinson with her children (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Fiona Robinson's heartbroken family speaks out as man jailed for life

Could the investigations be a turn off for voters?

Former Tory councillor's warning over investigations into town's MPs

Jayne Walsh

Blackpool Green Party welcomes product labelling probe

Care home worker used dementia sufferer's bank card to buy cigarettes

Carer used to dementia sufferer's bank card to buy cigarettes

Andy Pilley arriving at Preston Crown Court to hear the verdict of the jury in his 8 month long trial

Football club boss ran a 'salesforce of cold-calling liars and manipulators'

Stock image of Police Scotland

Police officers Taser boy, 11, after knife stand-off in South Ayrshire

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The scene on Charles Street where police said there has been a 'large gas explosion'

UPDATE: Six hurt in major gas explosion on Blackpool street

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