Police and Crime Commissioner

Richard Armitage plays maverick forensic pathologist Ethan Winter in the new ITV drama Winter, which began this week (Picture: Eagle Eye Drama/ITV/ITVx)

Winter verges on parody but remains weirdly watchable

Two men, aged 48 and 35, both from Preston, have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs and are currently in custody.

Preston men arrested on suspicion of drug offences

A UK-first Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation funded by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw at the University of Lancashire in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Lancashire's small firms face cyber crime threat

Police boss inspired by Kiena Dawes case to change law on domestic abuse deaths

Event backs Kiena's Law bid

Maya Ellis has awarded £20,000 to Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre

£50,000 to help tackle anti-social behaviour in hotspots near you

Chief Inspector Chris Abbott, Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw

Lancashire Police's new anti-social action plan

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, is urging community groups to take advantage of available funding.

How to apply for £5,000 community grants

Lancashire Trading Standards and Lancashire Police undertook an underover operation last week.

Lancashire teens able to buy knives at quarter of shops

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw is inviting applications for grants of up to £5,000 to support community projects

£5k grants for safer communities in Lancashire

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner on the beat

£60k of criminal cash spent on new app to keep women & girls safe

Safer Pod Lytham

'Safer pods' installed to help women & girls feel safe at night

Two men from Preston were charged with conspiracy to commit burglary following a police investigation

Two Preston men charged with conspiracy to commit burglary

Damage to football pitch ay Bolton Avenue caused by motorbikes

"We're devastated" - football club unable to use vandalised pitches

#GetTheMessage campaign poster

Men and boys across Lancashire are being urged to #GetTheMessage as part of a ne...

Sean Cullen has been handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a series of shoplifting offences.

Prolific shoplifter banned from two local stores

Domestic abuse victims in Lancashire are being urged to take precautions ahead of the UK Government’s nationwide Emergency Alerts test

Domestic abuse victims urged to protect hidden devices before alerts
Domestic abuse victims in Lancashire are being urged to take precautions ahead of the UK Government’s nationwide Emergency Alerts test on Sunday.
Sean Gleaves

Carl Pollit stole a laptop, mobile phone, camera and keys after breaking into a home in Nelson.

Burglar who stole laptop, mobile phone and camera jailed

My friend's dog attacked, my arms were scarred... I had nightmares

Mike Pixton from Preston BID and P&CC Clive Grunshaw

Preston funding success in continuing to fight city centre crime

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.

Commissioner calls for more online protections on Safer Internet Day

A man has been charged after £700 worth of collagen products were stolen from a Holland & Barrett store in Preston

Man charged after £700 worth of products stolen from Holland & Barrett

Aleric McKee has been jailed following a number of thefts in Accrington

Prolific shoplifter jailed after spree of thefts

Lancashire Police arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, a 24% increase compared to 2023

Lancs Police arrest record number of drink and drug drivers over Xmas

Gisburn Auction Mart on the A59

This is what could happen on the A59 after rural crime spikes

Adam Larkin was jailed after stealing baby formula from a petrol station in Chorley

Prolific shoplifter who stole baby formula from petrol station jailed

The faces of 37 shoplifters who were punished for their crimes in Lancashire in 2024

The faces of 37 shoplifters who were punished for their crimes in 2024

11 people were arrested after drugs, weapons and cash were seized in Lancashire

11 arrested after drugs and weapons seized in county lines crackdown
11 people were arrested after drugs, weapons and cash were seized during a crackdown on county lines in Lancashire.
Sean Gleaves

County Cllr Aidy Riggott says the focus should be on the current devolution deal, not redrawing local authority maps (main image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Stop navel-gazing and get on with it', Lancs politicians urged over devolution

Lancashire PCC Clive Grunshaw with officers.

Crime Commissioner calls for action on anti social behaviour

Lancashire PCC Clive Grunshaw with officers.

Commissioner demands government action on retail crime 'epidemic'

Money mule statue created by Blackpool student

Stark warning issued to all college and uni students in Lancashire

Nicole Hartley has been banned from multiple shops on Swindon Retail Park in Colne

Shoplifter banned from B&M, Asda, Poundland and Pets at Home

The faces of 13 prolific Lancashire shoplifters caught this year

The faces of 13 prolific shoplifters that were caught this year

Silent Crime: Burglaries across Lancashire

Burglary is intrusive, it has a lasting impact on victims & community

Many people are unaware that it's illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces.

Escooters are weapons in the wrong hands - there must be tougher rules

Angela Prescott, 45, of Southport Terrace, Chorley, has been given the CBO as a result of prolific shoplifting for which she is currently serving a 16-week prison sentence after being convicted in August.

Prolific shoplifter from Chorley given Criminal Behaviour Order

How Chorley Police station could look

What Chorley's new police station will look like - plans lodged

Luke Roberts was jailed for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of skincare from a store in Preston City Centre

Man who stole £200 worth of skincare from Boots store jailed

Data showed shoplifting in the Lancashire had hit a record high, with a 20 per cent increase year on year

Shoplifting isn't a new thing - it amazes me how they get away with it

Former Lancashire Police officer Darren Coathup was sentenced to two years in prison

Pension stripped for jailed police officer who abused his position

Nikki Rogers was banned from entering shops in Preston city centre after stealing £850 worth of skincare

Woman who stole £850 worth of skincare from Boots store jailed

A new £20k reward has been offered to trace Thomas Dures who wanted in connection with Matthew Daulby's murder

New £20k reward offered to trace man wanted in connection with murder

David Spencer was jailed after stealing iPads and hair products from a luxury city centre salon in Lancaster

Man jailed after stealing iPads from luxury city centre hair salon

The TK Maxx store is located in the Fishergate Shopping Centre in Preston

Man and woman charged following TK Maxx designer bag theft

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said the funding 'will make our streets safer'

Breaking Labour's Clive Grunshaw wins back Police Crime Commissioner post

CCTV coverage to be improved

Historic market town given go-ahead for £160,000 CCTV scheme

(TOP L-R) Kafeil Hussain, Adile Khalil (BOTTOM L-R) Ramzan Al-Hassan and Joshua Grant

Gang jailed after £30k of heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis seized

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

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

Officers stopped a total of 1,804 vehicles at checkpoints across the month (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Hundreds of arrests during drink and drug driving campaign

The Chief Constable of Lancashire Police Chris Rowley has announced he is to retire in March

Lancashire Police Chief Constable Chris Rowley set to retire

Watch 'The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley' documentary on Tuesday November 21 at 8.20pm on Shots!

Watch 'The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley' documentary

Three people are currently being questioned following a burglary in the Southfield area of Pendle

Man chargled with burglary after incident in Cottam

20mph speeding: ‘Bonkers’ decision to pause new investigations is reversed

Police trio who drowned off Blackpool to be remembered on 40th anniversary

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden say the UK must continue to condemn Russia and support Ukraine.

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner condemns Russia and praises UK action