Dale Watts, 34, claimed CS gas was for protection while homeless, facing charges in court. Burnley Man Carried CS Gas for Protection While Homeless Dale Watts, age 34, went to court. The court was Preston Crown Court. He faced charges about gas and cannabis. He represented himself and had no lawyer. The prosecutor, Thomas Bramall,…
Burnley proposes a 2% tax rise after a financial turnaround. Budget focuses on safety, environment, and green spaces. Burnley Council Tax Rise: £98k Loss Transforms into £11k Surplus They want to freeze councillor pay. This covers both this year and the next. The Full Council will vote on this Tuesday, March 4. The finance boss,…
Daniel Shaw, 43, banned from multiple Burnley shops after a court order due to repeated shoplifting offenses. Shoplifting Ban: Daniel Shaw Excluded From Burnley Stores After Order A guy named Daniel Shaw, age 43, got a CBO. He lives on Piccadilly Square in Burnley. A court issued it because he broke the law. The court…
Annual Swimathon comes to Burnley area pools March 28-30. All ages and skills can join to raise money for charities. East Lancashire Pools to Host Swimathon 2025 Fundraiser Event This big swim fundraiser happens yearly. It is coming to our county from March 28 to 30. You can swim at Darwen, Padiham, and St. Peter’s…
A taxi driver refused a ride to a disabled woman and her assistance dog. The firm has now terminated his services. Burnley Taxi Firm Sacks Driver After Assistance Dog Refusal Victoria used Apollo Taxis on February 12. She needed a ride home from Burnley train station. Molly, her dog, was with her. Victoria filmed it,…
Police seek the public’s help in locating four men wanted for offences including assault and dangerous driving. East Lancashire Police Seek Public Help to Locate Four Wanted Men Police need your help finding some people. Each week, they ask for tips on locating wanted suspects. They need information to track these individuals. This week, they…
Proj3kt owners will appeal the licence revocation after concerns of crime and underage access. Burnley Nightclub Owners to Appeal Loss of Licence in Court Burnley Council revoked Proj3kt’s license on Hammerton Street. The Licensing Act 2003 Sub Committee made this decision. Lancashire Police requested a review of the license focusing on preventing crime and protecting…
December crime in Blackburn with Darwen decreased. Data shows a drop of 11.58% compared to November. Blackburn with Darwen Crime Stats December Show a Decrease Hey, want to hear about local crime stats? Police data shows December crime went down. The borough recorded 1,396 crimes. November had 1,579 crimes, so it dropped 11.58%. Violent and…
Burnley Council revokes Projekt’s license due to crime, safety issues, underage drinking, and public nuisance. Burnley Nightclub Projekt Loses License After Safety Concerns Burnley Council made a decision about Projekt, a club on Hammerton Street, after the police requested a review of its license due to concerns about crime, disorder, and child safety. The council…
Controversy surrounds a proposed wind farm on Walsham Moor. Concerns raised about environmental impact and carbon storage. Walsham Moor Wind Farm Sparks Outrage, Campaigners Call It a Scam Hey, listen to this! They plan a huge wind farm with 65 turbines on Walsham Moor in the Calder Valley. This moor would become England’s biggest onshore…