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New police station takes shape with topping out ceremony in Pendle

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Officers and staff from Lancashire Police were joined by the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, alongside contractors Willmott Dixon at the site of the new Pendle Police Station as it reaches a significant point of its build.

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Bacup shoplifter given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Monday, March 24, 2025

A man from Bacup has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Richard Gregson, 46, of Russell Street, Bacup, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.

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Cars seized and arrests made during Hyndburn day of action

Friday, March 21, 2025

Hyndburn Police were out again this week as part of Operation Rally, tackling concerns the local community have raised to them. Officers took part in a dedicated day of intensified action on Tuesday 18th March, focusing on the top priorities residents and businesses have identified via Lancashire Talking.

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Prolific Pendle shoplifter jailed

Friday, March 21, 2025

A prolific shoplifter who carried out a string of shoplifting offences in Pendle has been jailed. Axis Robertson, 50, of no fixed address appeared at Burnley Crown Court where he was sentenced to 12 months in prison for shoplifting and possession of a bladed article.

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Pendle stores fail underage vape sales test

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Pendle’s Neighbourhood Policing team and Lancashire County Council Trading Standards have recently conducted a test purchasing operation. 

On Monday (17th March 2025) six premises across Nelson and Colne were tested around underage sales of vapes.

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Five charged following burglaries across East Lancashire

Monday, March 17, 2025

We have charged five people following a spate of burglaries across East Lancashire.

Between 2021 and 2024, we were called to 38 reports of a burglary at locations across Lancashire, but mainly in the East of the county.

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Man arrested after large cannabis farm discovered in Burnley

Thursday, March 13, 2025

We are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis farm at a property on Trafalgar Street, Burnley.

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Rossendale dangerous driver jailed

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

On 14th September 2024, our officers signalled for a Mercedes Sprinter Van driving through Rossendale to stop.

The van subsequently failed to stop, driving dangerously before being unable to negotiate a narrow bridge in Ramsbottom.

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Man charged following string of shop thefts in Burnley

Friday, March 7, 2025

We have charged a man following a spate of shop thefts in Burnley.

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Two men charged following burglaries in Blackburn

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Two men have been charged, after we received reports of a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Blackburn.

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Neighbourhood policing team carry out community activity in Burnley

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Last week the Burnley Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside partners, carried out a week of activity, tackling issues raised to them by local residents.

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Burnley shoplifter given three-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Thursday, February 20, 2025

A man from Burnley has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Daniel Shaw, 43, of Piccadilly Square, Burnley, has been given the CBO as a result of a shoplifting offences.

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Illegal vapes and tobacco products worth over £5,000 seized from two Rossendale shops

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Illegal vapes and tobacco products with a value in the region of £5,000 have been seized from two Rossendale shops.

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Blackburn man jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

Friday, February 14, 2025

A prolific caller who repeatedly contacted Lancashire Police has been jailed. Gary Thomson, 44, of Mosley Street, Blackburn, was issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on the 29th January 2025 for making 67 calls to Lancashire Police Force Control Room over a three-month period in 2024.

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Burnley Police and DVSA work together during road safety enforcement operation

Friday, February 7, 2025

On the 6th February 2025, Burnley Police conducted a road safety enforcement operation supported by the DVSA with the aim of making the roads safer for everyone.

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East Lancashire officers and staff recognised at awards ceremony

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

17 individuals have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s East Division at the Divisional Commanders Commendation ceremony.

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Rossendale Police seize illegal vapes and tobacco products during operation

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

A large quantity of illicit tobacco products has been seized during an operation carried out by the Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards on Friday 31st January 2025.

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Hyndburn Police rally round to tackle neighbourhood issues

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Hyndburn Police were out in Great Harwood over January, tackling concerns the local community had raised to them. They carried out Operation Rally, a dedicated day of intensified action, focusing on the top priorities’ residents, visitors and businesses had identified in Hyndburn via Lancashire Talking.

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Blackburn shoplifter given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Benjamin Wareing, 29, of Lockside, Blackburn, has been given the CBO as a result of a shoplifting offence.

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Blackburn with Darwen Police conduct day of action to tackle community concerns

Friday, January 31, 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Police, in collaboration with several partner agencies, conducted a successful day of action on Wednesday 29th January, addressing pressing community concerns. 

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Neighbourhood Policing Team conduct another successful operation in Hyndburn

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Hyndburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, in collaboration with multiple partner agencies, carried out a Bin the Bangers operation on Wednesday (29th January 2025).

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Cannabis grow found in Crawshawbooth

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

We are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Crawshawbooth.

We were called to the Stoneholme Industrial estate area on Thursday, 16th January 2025, following reports of strong smells coming from a particular premises.

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Burnley shoplifter given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

A man from Burnley has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). 

Adam Parkinson, 43, of Griffin Close, Burnley, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting.

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Man jailed for Accrington burglary

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

A man has been jailed for a burglary that took place on Stanley Street in Accrington.