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Man pleads guilty to attempted rape and ABH | May 04, 2022

Today (May 4), Ernesto Ceraldi, who is a serving police officer with Greater Manchester Police, appeared before a judge at Preston Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to attempted rape and ABH.

Man given sentence totalling 18 years and seven months after raping young woman in Preston | May 04, 2022

Amanuel Tsegay was given a custodial sentence of 12 years and seven months. He was given a six-year extended licence period after a judge deemed him to be a dangerous offender. That will mean he will continue to be monitored by the appropriate authorities even after he is released from prison.

Man jailed for killing Stuart Newton in Oswaldtwistle | May 03, 2022

Nathan Scott Williams was arrested the day after Mr Newton had been found and later charged with his murder.

Williams stood trial last year accused of Mr Newton’s murder. However, the jury were discharged after being unable to reach a verdict.

Earlier this year, Williams, of Worsley Court, Oswaldtwistle, pleaded guilty to Mr Newton’s manslaughter when he appeared before a judge at Preston Crown Court.

UPDATE: a body found in the Forest of Bowland is that of Katie Kenyon | May 01, 2022

The body found on Friday has now been formally identified as the missing Padiham mum.

Family pay tribute to man killed in collision in Blackpool | April 30, 2022

Family say Michael will be remembered for his cheeky laugh, humour and heart of gold.