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Police Clamp Down on Speeding Drivers Across Rossendale in Day-Long Road Safety Blitz

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Police officers from Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a dedicated day of enforcement across ten known speeding hotspots last Friday (13 June), in response to mounting concerns from local residents about road safety. The targeted operation, which spanned from early morning into the evening, was triggered by community feedback submitted through the Lancashire Talking […]

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Mini Police Programme Teaches Vital Road Safety Skills to Nottinghamshire Schoolchildren

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Nottinghamshire Police’s innovative Mini Police programme is making a significant impact on local communities by educating over 1,000 Year 5 pupils on essential road safety and community values. Led by dedicated officers, the nine-week programme recently reached Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Here, enthusiastic pupils eagerly participated in interactive sessions covering pedestrian

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Murder Investigation Underway After Man Dies at Roadside in Newark

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A murder investigation has been launched after a man tragically died at the roadside in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were called to Lombard Street shortly before 5pm on Monday 16 June 2025, following reports of an injured man in distress who had pulled over while driving, reportedly due to a medical emergency. Despite efforts to

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Teenager Jailed After Savage Knife Attack in St Ann’s, Nottingham

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A 16-year-old has been sentenced to nearly a decade in custody after a brutal knife attack left a man seriously injured. A teenage boy who launched a violent and sustained knife attack in St Ann’s, Nottingham, has been handed an extended sentence of nine years and nine months following a hearing at Nottingham Crown Court

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Over 400 Weapons Surrendered in West Lancashire During National Knife Crime Crackdown

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Operation Sceptre sees Lancashire Police ramp up action across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster In a significant blow to knife crime in the region, Lancashire Police’s West Division has successfully removed over 400 weapons from local streets during a recent week-long operation targeting knife-related violence and crime. Between Monday 19 May and Sunday 25 May

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From Buckingham Palace to County Hall: Alf Clempson Named Chairman of Lancashire County Council

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Former Scots Guards Warrant Officer Alf Clempson has been officially appointed as Chairman of Lancashire County Council for 2025–2026, marking a remarkable journey from military service to civic leadership. Born in Alexandria, Scotland, on the banks of Loch Lomond, Cllr Clempson’s life has taken him from standing guard at Buckingham Palace to standing for the

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£12,000 of Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Seized in Preston Crackdown

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A major haul of illegal tobacco and vape products—valued at approximately £12,000—has been seized from a shop in Preston City Centre, following a tip-off from members of the public. In a coordinated operation on Tuesday, June 10, officers from Lancashire Constabulary’s Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards to target

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Knife Crime Crackdown in Bulwell: Two Arrests and Blades Seized in Same Afternoon

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A major police clampdown on knife crime in Bulwell continues to make a visible impact, with two knives – including a dangerous Rambo-style blade – seized in separate incidents just hours apart on Sunday 8 June 2025. Nottinghamshire Police officers were first called to Bulwell Market Place at 12:35pm, following reports of a weapon being

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Police Appeal After Taxi Driver Threatened and Vehicle Damaged in The Meadows

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Police release image of man they wish to speak to following Crocus Street incident Nottinghamshire Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a troubling incident involving a taxi driver in The Meadows area of Nottingham. The incident took place around 8.15pm on Saturday 26 April 2025, when the

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