<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Lancashire Constabulary News</title><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/feed</link><description>Lancashire Constabulary News</description><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/crashed-car-to-drive-home-safety-message-to-colne-shoppers</link><title>Crashed car to drive home safety message to Colne shoppers</title><description>THE tragic case of a young man, who died after a  car crash, was used to highlight the devastating impact of drink driving to shoppers in Colne.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/multiagency-operation-in-ormskirk-keeps-revellers-safe</link><title>Multi-agency operation in Ormskirk keeps revellers safe</title><description>A JOINT operation aimed at keeping drug and alcohol-related offences at a low in Ormskirk has been hailed a success.
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/special-recruitment-drive-in-eastlancashire</link><title>Special recruitment drive in East Lancashire</title><description>PEOPLE looking for an exciting challenge that will give them new skills while making good use of their spare time are being invited to become a Specia</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/thief-targets-93-year-old-woman-in-blackburn</link><title>Thief targets 93 year old woman in Blackburn</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a 93 year old woman had money stolen from her purse in Blackburn.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/officers-tackling-begging-issue-in-preston</link><title>Officers tackling begging issue in Preston </title><description>POLICE in Preston have been working to reduce the numbers of beggars and vagrants begging from members of the public to make the city a better and saf</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-for-wanted-man</link><title>Police appeal for wanted man </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information to try and trace 20 year old Bradley O’Mara, from Lancaster who is wanted for questioning.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/powerful-play-to-highlight-forced-marriage-issues</link><title>Powerful play to highlight forced marriage issues</title><description>A POWERFUL play to highlight issues around honour based abuse and forced marriage was brought to life by a group of school children.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-has-head-stamped-on-in-blackpool</link><title>Man has head stamped on in Blackpool   </title><description>DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a man head his head stamped on outside a takeaway in Blackpool. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-18-assaulted-in-lancaster</link><title>Man, 18, assaulted in Lancaster   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after an 18 year old man was assaulted in Lancaster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cannabis-factory-discovered-in-blackburn</link><title>Cannabis factory discovered in Blackburn</title><description>A CANNABIS factory with an estimated street value of up to £40,000 has been discovered at a house in Blackburn.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-for-women-wanted-on-prison-recall</link><title>Appeal for women wanted on prison recall  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information about two women who are wanted on prison recall.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/emergency-services-host-999-day-in-darwen</link><title>Emergency Services host 999 day in Darwen</title><description>EMERGENCY services in Darwen will host a community fun day in the town centre this weekend.
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/road-safety-campaign-launched-in-lancashire</link><title>Road safety campaign launched in Lancashire </title><description>“What do I have to do to get you to notice me?”</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drivers-urged-to-hide-possessions-from-thieves</link><title>Drivers urged to hide possessions from thieves</title><description>Police in Blackpool are urging motorists to secure their vehicles and hide away valuables following a rise in the number thefts from vehicles</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-in-heysham-give-out-shed-alarms-to-crack-down-on-burglaries</link><title>Police in Heysham give out shed alarms to crack down on burglaries</title><description>A neighbourhood police officer in Heysham has given out free shed alarms to allotment owners following a spate of burglaries</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/local-artists-paintings-stolen-from-heysham-library</link><title>Local artist’s paintings stolen from Heysham library</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after two paintings were stolen from an art exhibition at Heysham Library last week.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/teenager-seriously-assaulted-in-preston</link><title>Teenager seriously assaulted in Preston</title><description>DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a 17 year old boy was seriously assaulted in Preston.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/stuart-hall-sentenced-to-15-months-for-sexual-offences-against-young-girls</link><title>Stuart Hall sentenced to 15 months for sexual offences against young girls</title><description>BROADCASTER Stuart Hall has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after admitting 14 historic sexual offences against young girls.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-nelson-assault</link><title>Police appeal following Nelson assault</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Nelson.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-man-is-assaulted-in-morecambe</link><title>Appeal after man is assaulted in Morecambe    </title><description>POLICE have issued an appeal for information after a man was assaulted on a Morecambe cycle path.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/morecambe-man-jailed-for-7-years-for-making-homemade-bomb</link><title>Morecambe man jailed for 7 years for making homemade bomb</title><description>A Morecambe man has been jailed for 7 years after he made a homemade bomb to try and harm a work colleague</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-in-charity-cycle-challenge</link><title>Police in charity cycle challenge</title><description>POLICE in East Lancashire are gearing up for a 62 mile charity cycle challenge to raise money for two local hospices. 
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lancaster-pupils-crack-down-on-speeding-drivers</link><title>Lancaster pupils crack down on speeding drivers</title><description>School children in Lancaster have teamed up with police officers to crack down on motorists who drive too fast.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-teenage-girl-assaulted-in-penwortham</link><title>Appeal after teenage girl assaulted in Penwortham</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after an unprovoked attack on a teenage girl in Penwortham.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-for-missing-blackpool-man</link><title>Police appeal for missing Blackpool man </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information about a 77 year old man who is missing from his home in Blackpool. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-robbery-in-accrington</link><title>Appeal after robbery in Accrington</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a 29 year old man was robbed in an Accrington street.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-hail-self-defence-course-success</link><title>Police hail self defence course success </title><description>A FOUR week self defence course organised by a Burnley Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) has been hailed a success. 
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-cash-in-transit-robbery-in-preston</link><title>Police appeal following cash in transit robbery in Preston</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following a cash in transit robbery in Preston.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-to-trace-accrington-mans-next-of-kin</link><title>Appeal to trace Accrington man’s next of kin</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information to trace the next of kin of a 63 year old man who was found dead at his home in Accrington on Friday, 7th June.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-return-stolen-pushbikes-to-burnley-school</link><title>Police return stolen pushbikes to Burnley school </title><description>A HAUL of pushbikes, which were stolen from a school in Burnley, have been returned to their owners. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-assault-in-rishton-store</link><title>CCTV appeal after assault in Rishton store</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a lady was assaulted when she attempted to stop two suspected shoplifters in a Rishton store.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/new-camera-to-help-police-snare-wildlife-criminals</link><title>New camera to help police snare wildlife criminals</title><description>LANCASHIRE Constabulary’s wildlife officer has a new tool in his fight against rural crime - a digital camera.  </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-in-lancaster-target-drug-dealers-at-train-station</link><title>Police in Lancaster target drug dealers at train station</title><description>Police in Lancaster have teamed up with the British Transport Police to target people using the rail network to travel to the area to supply drugs.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/residents-urged-to-lock-thieves-out-after-burglaries</link><title>Residents urged to lock thieves out after burglaries</title><description>RESIDENTS in Burnley and Padiham are being urged to keep their homes safe from burglars by making sure they lock doors and windows.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-cadets-raise-more-than-1000-by-doing-a-charity-jail-break</link><title>Police cadets raise more than £1,000 by doing a charity jail break</title><description>Police cadets from Lancaster and Morecambe have raised more than £1,000 for charity by taking part in a sponsored jail break</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/north-west-motorway-police-group-results-from-operation-coalition</link><title>North West Motorway Police Group results from Operation Coalition</title><description>On Wednesday 5th June the North West Motorway Police Group launched Operation Coalition, a clampdown on criminal activity on the regions motorway network.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-motorcyclist-dies-in-blackpool-collision</link><title>Appeal after motorcyclist dies in Blackpool collision   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist died in a road traffic collision in Blackpool last night. (Monday 10th June).</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-rtc-in-preston</link><title>Police appeal following RTC in Preston</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Preston.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-cyclist-is-injured-in-blackburn-collision</link><title>Appeal after cyclist is injured in Blackburn collision   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information to help them trace the driver of a car involved in a fail to stop road traffic collision in Blackburn.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-indecent-exposure-on-golf-course</link><title>Appeal after indecent exposure on golf course</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a man exposed himself on a Lancashire golf course last month.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-serious-collision</link><title>Appeal after serious collision</title><description>Appeal for witnesses after girl injured in collision</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/missing-woman-found-safe-and-well</link><title>Missing woman found safe and well</title><description>A woman who went missing in Blackpool has returned home</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-man-has-jaw-fractured-in-blackburn-assault</link><title>Appeal after man has jaw fractured in Blackburn assault  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after an 18 year old man was seriously assaulted by four men as he walked home alone in Blackburn.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-ferrets-are-stolen-from-lancaster-college</link><title>Appeal after ferrets are stolen from Lancaster College   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after three ferrets were stolen from Lancaster and Morecambe College.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-following-assault-in-blackpool</link><title>CCTV appeal following assault in Blackpool  </title><description>DETECTIVES in Blackpool have released CCTV images of a man they need to speak with after a man was assaulted in Blackpool town centre in April 2013. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-assaulted-in-lancaster</link><title>Man assaulted in Lancaster</title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in broad daylight in Lancaster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-woman-is-sexually-assaulted-in-preston</link><title>CCTV appeal after woman is sexually assaulted in Preston</title><description>OFFICERS are appealing for information after a 36 year old woman was sexually assaulted at an address in Preston earlier this year.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-launch-crackdown-after-darwen-burglaries</link><title>Police launch crackdown after Darwen burglaries</title><description>POLICE have been cracking down on burglary after a spate of thefts in Darwen. 
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-man-is-assaulted-in-morecambe-shop</link><title>CCTV appeal after man is assaulted in Morecambe shop   </title><description>POLICE have issued a CCTV appeal of a man they need to speak with after a shopkeeper was assaulted in Morecambe.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-funbus-making-a-difference-to-young-people-in-blackpool</link><title>Police ‘funbus’ making a difference to young people in Blackpool</title><description>Police in Blackpool are using a ‘funbus’ to tackle anti-social behaviour.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/meet-our-volunteers</link><title>Meet our volunteers</title><description>As part of National Volunteer Week we have got involved in the 'Citizen's in Policing' programme aimed at getting more people to volunteer with us.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-charged-with-five-offences-of-indecent-assault</link><title>Man charged with five offences of indecent assault</title><description>Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service an 81 year old man has this evening been charged with five offences of indecent assault. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/new-police-twitter-pages-for-kirkham-and-lytham-st-annes</link><title>New police Twitter pages for Kirkham and Lytham St Anne’s</title><description>Police officers in Kirkham and Lytham St Anne’s have set up new Twitter pages to help keep residents up to date with things happening in their areas</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burglar-jailed-for-28-months</link><title>Burglar jailed for 28 months</title><description>A BURGLAR, who was caught on CCTV as he climbed up a drainpipe into an open window, has been jailed for two years four months. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/warning-after-pickpockets-target-burnley-pub-goers</link><title>Warning after pickpockets target Burnley pub goers </title><description>POLICE in Burnley are urging town centre revellers to be extra vigilant after a number of mobile phone thefts in the town. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-uncover-20k-cannabis-factory-in-burnley</link><title>Police uncover £20k cannabis factory in Burnley </title><description>POLICE discovered a £20k cannabis factory after a community tip off in Burnley. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/woman-punched-in-racist-assault</link><title>Woman punched in racist assault</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a 20 year old woman was punched in a racially aggravated assault in Lancaster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/st-helens-man-wanted-for-blackpool-robbery</link><title>St Helens man wanted for Blackpool robbery </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a St Helens man who police want to speak with in connection with a robbery at a Blackpool travel agents. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/facebook-competition-encouraging-residents-to-guess-location-of-police-hat</link><title>Facebook competition encouraging residents to guess location of police hat </title><description>Fulwood police are encouraging their Facebook followers to guess the location of one of the team’s police hat as part of a new, exciting competition.
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/blackpool-man-wanted-after-failing-to-appear-at-court</link><title>Blackpool man wanted after failing to appear at court   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a man from Blackpool who has failed to appear at court twice.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/potentially-harmful-meat-being-sold-in-burnley</link><title>Potentially harmful meat being sold in Burnley   </title><description>POLICE in Burnley are warning people to be vigilant as potentially harmful meat could be being sold cheaply in the area.    </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-elderly-womans-blackburn-home-is-burgled</link><title>Appeal after elderly woman’s Blackburn home is burgled </title><description>POLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they need to trace after a 74 year old woman was burgled twice in one week at her Blackburn home.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/pride-parade-prompts-police-abuse-campaign</link><title>Pride parade prompts police abuse campaign  </title><description>VICTIMS of domestic abuse, who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGB&amp;T) or in same sex relationships are being urged to seek help.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/horse-owners-offered-free-tack-marking</link><title>Horse owners offered free tack marking </title><description>HORSE owners were offered free security marking during a special event in Baxenden last week. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-teenage-girl-is-assaulted-in-lancaster-park</link><title>Appeal after teenage girl is assaulted in Lancaster Park </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 13 year old girl was assaulted by four young girls as she walked through a Lancaster Park.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-urge-revellers-to-stay-safe-at-club-days</link><title>Police urge revellers to stay safe at club days</title><description>POLICE are urging people to be sensible and stay safe ahead of this year’s club days in the Fylde area that start this week.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-teenager-hurt-in-nelson-park</link><title>Appeal after teenager hurt in Nelson park</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after teenage boy was assaulted in a Nelson park.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/attempted-robbery-at-hoghton-post-office</link><title>Attempted robbery at Hoghton post office  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a post office in Hoghton.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/five-men-jailed-after-100k-copper-thefts</link><title>Five men jailed after £100k copper thefts</title><description>FIVE men, who stole thousands of pounds of copper wiring from across the Ribble Valley, have been jailed for a total of 22 years two months. 
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lancashires-citizens-in-policing-programme-launches-with-cadet-recruitment</link><title>**REPLAY WEB CHAT** Lancashire’s Citizens in Policing programme launches with Cadet recruitment </title><description>LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are about to launch their involvement in the national Citizens in Policing programme.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-robbery-at-blackpool-travel-agents</link><title>CCTV appeal after robbery at Blackpool travel agents</title><description>DETECTIVES have issued CCTV images of two men they need to trace following a robbery at a Blackpool travel agents yesterday afternoon.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-fatal-collision-on-blackpool-promenade</link><title>Appeal following fatal collision on Blackpool promenade </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 38 year old man died in a road traffic collision on New South Promenade this morning.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-series-of-indecent-exposures-in-garstang-and-wyre</link><title>Evofit appeal after series of indecent exposures in Garstang and Wyre  </title><description>POLICE investigating a series of indecent exposures in the Garstang and Wyre areas have today released an Evofit image of a man they are looking to speak to in connection with the offences.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/over-100-litres-of-alcohol-seized-in-joint-crackdown</link><title>Over 100 litres of alcohol seized in joint crackdown </title><description>OVER 100 litres of alcohol was seized from underage drinkers as part of a drive to reduce anti social behaviour in Burnley. 
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drug-dealers-jailed-for-ten-years</link><title>Drug dealers jailed for ten years</title><description>TWO drug dealers, who supplied heroin on the streets of East Lancashire, have been jailed for a total of ten years. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-woman-dies-in-road-traffic-collision</link><title>Police appeal after woman dies in road traffic collision</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision that has claimed the life of a woman.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-release-cctv-of-man-in-preston</link><title>Police release CCTV of man in Preston</title><description>POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an incident in Preston.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drugs-gang-put-behind-bars-for-over-167-years</link><title>Drugs gang put ‘behind bars’ for over 167 years</title><description>MEMBERS of drugs gangs, who worked together to peddle over £1.5m of heroin and cocaine, have been jailed for over 167 years.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/summer-drink-driving-crackdown-gets-underway</link><title>Summer drink driving crackdown gets underway</title><description>LANCASHIRE Constabulary’s summer drink driving campaign will be launched tomorrow (Saturday 1 June).</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-serious-road-traffic-collision-in-west-lancashire</link><title>Appeal following serious road traffic collision in West Lancashire </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was left seriously injured after his car was involved in a head on collision.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-man-seriously-assaulted-in-city-park</link><title>Appeal after man seriously assaulted in city park </title><description>OFFICERS are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Moor Park in Preston city centre earlier this week.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-bogus-workman-cons-blackburn-pensioner</link><title>Police appeal after bogus workman cons Blackburn pensioner</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses after a Blackburn pensioner was conned out of money by a fraudster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-burglary-in-morecambe</link><title>Appeal following burglary in Morecambe  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after an elderly couple were confronted by a burglar at their home in Morecambe. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-officer-to-swim-2-miles-in-freezing-water-to-help-bereaved-parents</link><title>Police officer to swim 2 miles in freezing water to help bereaved parents</title><description>A Fylde Coast police officer plans to swim 2 miles in freezing waters in memory of his best friend’s baby who died of a rare condition.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/fishing-equipment-stolen-in-lancaster</link><title>Fishing equipment stolen in Lancaster </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of fishing equipment was stolen in Lancaster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-jailed-for-ingol-robbery</link><title>Man jailed for Ingol robbery </title><description>A MAN has been jailed for four years for his part in a robbery at a Preston store.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-launch-music-club-for-darwen-children</link><title>Police launch music club for Darwen children</title><description>ASPIRING musicians are being given a chance to try their hand at being a DJ whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/crimewatch-appeal-after-armed-robbery-at-upholland-post-office</link><title>Crimewatch appeal after armed robbery at Upholland Post Office </title><description>LANCASHIRE POLICE have turned to BBC1’s Crimewatch programme to appeal for information following an armed robbery at a post office in Upholland on Friday 11th January 2013.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-woman-robbed-at-knifepoint</link><title>Appeal after woman robbed at knifepoint </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was the victim of a robbery in Skelmersdale yesterday (28th May 2013)</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/week-of-action-in-bamber-bridge-to-tackle-crime</link><title>Week of action in Bamber Bridge to tackle crime</title><description>POLICE joined forces with a number of agencies earlier this month to carry out a range of activities aimed at reducing crime in Bamber Bridge.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/special-constabulary-celebrates-year-of-achievements</link><title>Special Constabulary celebrates year of achievements</title><description>LANCASHIRE’s Special Constabulary are enjoying their success after being involved in several high profile events over the past year.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-hit-and-run-in-blackpool</link><title>Police appeal following hit and run in Blackpool </title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Blackpool in which the driver failed to stop.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-convicted-of-sexual-offences-against-13-year-old-girl</link><title>Man convicted of sexual offences against 13 year old girl</title><description>A PRESTON man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a child.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-warning-after-residents-tricked-by-bogus-salesmen</link><title>Police warning after residents tricked by bogus salesmen</title><description>POLICE in Blackburn have issued a warning after bogus sales men duped two residents.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/22-bikes-stolen-from-blackpool-education-centre</link><title>22 bikes stolen from Blackpool education centre  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses after 22 mountain bikes were stolen from the Speedwell Centre, a young person’s education facility, in Blackpool.
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-urge-people-to-be-vigilant-in-rawtenstall</link><title>Police urge people to be vigilant in Rawtenstall </title><description>DETECTIVES investigating a number of reported incidents of suspicious behaviour in Rawtenstall say they are being thoroughly investigated.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-urge-people-to-be-vigilant-in-blackburn</link><title>Police urge people to be vigilant in Blackburn  </title><description>DETECTIVES investigating a number of reported incidents of suspicious behaviour in Blackburn and Accrington are urging people to be vigilant. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lytham-youngsters-awarded-after-completing-emergency-services-course</link><title>Lytham youngsters awarded after completing emergency services course</title><description>Youngsters from Lytham and St Anne’s have been presented with certificates after they have completed a course on emergency services</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-eight-year-old-boy-is-attacked-by-dog-in-lancaster</link><title>Appeal after eight year old boy is attacked by dog in Lancaster</title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an eight year old boy suffered facial injuries after being attacked by a dog in Lancaster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/senior-detective-urges-sexual-exploitation-victims-to-come-forward</link><title>Senior detective urges sexual exploitation victims to come forward</title><description>A SENIOR detective, who leads a team which investigates the sexual exploitation of children, is urging more victims to come forward. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/join-lancashire-police-for-a-night-out-on-twitter</link><title>Join Lancashire Police for a ‘night out on Twitter’</title><description>Police officers across Lancashire are taking to Twitter to raise awareness of alcohol and the impact it has on communities</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-jailed-after-raping-teenage-girl</link><title>Man jailed after raping teenage girl </title><description>A MAN, who raped a teenage girl after she was picked up in a car in Burnley, has been sentenced to four years eight months imprisonment. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-urge-people-to-remain-vigilant-in-west-lancs</link><title>Police urge people to remain vigilant in West Lancs </title><description>POLICE in West Lancashire are urging people to remain vigilant as they continue to investigate an incident in Tarleton.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-jailed-for-indecent-images</link><title>Man jailed for indecent images</title><description>A MAN who shared indecent images of children has been jailed for six months.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-shut-down-drugs-den</link><title>Police shut down drugs den</title><description>OFFICERS in Preston have closed the door on a drugs den in the St Matthews area of the city.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-to-trace-potential-robbery-victim</link><title>Appeal to trace potential robbery victim</title><description>OFFICERS are appealing for information to try and trace a woman who they believe could have been the victim of a possible robbery in the City.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-spate-of-lead-thefts-in-morecambe</link><title>Police appeal following spate of lead thefts in Morecambe</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of lead thefts in the Morecambe area.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/school-children-get-special-visit-from-local-police</link><title>School children get special visit from local police</title><description>PRIMARY school children in Rawtenstall were given lessons in being different and bullying after a special visit from their local police. 
 
</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-burglar-targets-heysham-bungalow</link><title>Appeal after burglar targets Heysham bungalow   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a burglar targeted the bungalow of an elderly man in Heysham.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/ceremony-recognises-police-volunteers-and-special-constabulary</link><title>Ceremony recognises police volunteers and special constabulary</title><description>LANCASHIRE Constabulary’s volunteers and special constabulary officers were awarded for their dedication at a recent ceremony.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-cyclist-is-injured-by-car-in-lancaster</link><title>Appeal after cyclist is injured by car in Lancaster   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a cyclist was injured by a car that failed to stop in Lancaster on 20th May 2013.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/special-recruitment-drive-in-east-lancashire</link><title>Special recruitment drive in East Lancashire</title><description>PEOPLE looking for an exciting challenge that will give them new skills are being invited to become a Special Constable.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-car-key-burglary-in-aughton</link><title>Appeal following car key burglary in Aughton</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after three high value cars were stolen during a burglary in Aughton.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/assault-at-barbers-shop-in-lancaster</link><title>Assault at barber’s shop in Lancaster   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted at a barbers shop in Lancaster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-in-leyland-appeal-for-information-about-criminal-damage</link><title>Police in Leyland appeal for information about criminal damage</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a series of incidents of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour have taken place over the last few days in Leyland.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-seriously-assaulted-at-preston-pub</link><title>Man seriously assaulted at Preston pub </title><description>DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted at a pub in Preston.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-convicted-of-rape</link><title>Man convicted of rape</title><description>A PRESTON man has been found guilty of raping of a woman in the city.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/indecent-exposure-in-morecambe</link><title>Indecent exposure in Morecambe  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a teenager indecently exposed himself in Morecambe.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-assault-in-blackpool-town-centre</link><title>Police appeal following assault in Blackpool Town Centre</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Blackpool Town Centre.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lancashire-safeguarding-partnership-goes-from-strength-to-strength</link><title>Lancashire safeguarding partnership goes from strength to strength</title><description>AN INNOVATIVE partnership aimed at safeguarding children and adults is seeing positive results after officially opening its doors just a month ago.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-robbery-at-lancaster-cash-machine</link><title>Appeal following robbery at Lancaster cash machine</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a 19 year old student had his wallet and phone stolen whilst at a cash point in Lancaster.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/signs-to-warn-motorists-to-lock-up</link><title>Signs to warn motorists to lock up </title><description>SIGNS to warn motorists to remove their belongings before leaving their cars are being displayed in Colne as part of a drive to reduce thefts. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-assault-on-woman-in-padiham</link><title>Police appeal following assault on woman in Padiham</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Padiham.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/detectives-investigate-school</link><title>Detectives investigate approaches to schoolgirls</title><description>DETECTIVES investigating two reported incidents of schoolgirls being approached by a man in a car.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/four-jailed-after-700k-bank-fraud</link><title>Four jailed after £700k bank fraud</title><description>FOUR fraudsters, who took part in a £700k bank scam, have been jailed for a total of eight years nine months.  </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-schoolgirl-suffers-head-injuries-in-kirkham-collision</link><title>Appeal after schoolgirl suffers head injuries in Kirkham collision    </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a schoolgirl suffered serious head injuries after being involved in a collision with a car in Kirkham this morning (Friday, 17th May).</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lgbt-police-officers-tell-young-gay-people-it-gets-better</link><title>LGBT police officers tell young gay people It Gets Better</title><description>LGBT police officers tell young gay people It Gets Better</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-robbery-in-colne</link><title>Police appeal following robbery in Colne</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Colne.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/new-police-horse-named</link><title>Police Facebook fans name new police horse</title><description>LANCASHIRE Constabulary’s Facebook fans have named the police’s new horse recruit ‘Hutton’.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-burglary-in-morecambe</link><title>Police appeal following burglary in Morecambe</title><description>Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Morecambe.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/child-sex-offender-disclosure-scheme-people-encouraged-to-come-forward</link><title>Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme: People encouraged to come forward</title><description>POLICE are encouraging people to come forward and use the Child Sex Offender Disclosure (CSOD) scheme. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/fleetwood-woman-given-crasbo</link><title>Fleetwood woman given CRASBO</title><description>A prolific shoplifter from Fleetwood has been made the subject of a criminal anti-social behaviour order.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/serious-collision-in-lancaster</link><title>Serious collision in Lancaster </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a man in his 70s was knocked off his bike in Lancaster by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-for-man-wanted-for-drugs-offences</link><title>Appeal for man wanted for drugs offences</title><description>POLICE have released images of a man they are looking to trace in connection with a number of drugs offences. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-two-men-assaulted-in-chorley-town-centre</link><title>Appeal after two men assaulted in Chorley town centre </title><description>DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Chorley earlier this month are appealing for information.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/fleetwood-family-home-closed-down-after-antisocial-behaviour</link><title>Fleetwood family home closed down after anti-social behaviour</title><description>A house in Fleetwood that has been at the centre of anti-social behaviour has been closed by police</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/dogs-seized-after-joint-operation</link><title>Dogs seized after joint operation</title><description>TWO dogs have been seized from a house in Colne as part of an intelligence-led joint investigation by the police and RSPCA.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-take-on-fire-and-prison-service-in-charity-fight-night</link><title>Police take on fire and prison service in charity fight night</title><description>LANCASHIRE police officers helped to raise over £11,100 after taking on their colleagues from the fire and prison service in a charity boxing match. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-dog-and-owner-attacked-in-padiham</link><title>Appeal after dog and owner attacked in Padiham   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a dog and its owner were attacked by two loose dogs in Padiham.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/help-clean-up-bamber-bridge</link><title>Help clean up Bamber Bridge</title><description>RESIDENTS in Bamber Bridge are being urged to get involved in an event to clean up their community.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/community-tip-off-leads-police-to-cannabis-farm</link><title>Community tip off leads police to cannabis farm </title><description>CANNABIS with an estimated street value of over £35k has been found at a farm in Mellor. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/car-crime-prevention-event-offers-community-reassurance</link><title>Car crime prevention event offers community reassurance</title><description>A CRIME prevention community fundraising event hosted by Preston Police last Saturday (11 May) at Asda, Fulwood has been hailed a success by officers.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/morecambe-carer-jailed-for-stealing-from-vulnerable-people</link><title>Morecambe carer jailed for stealing from vulnerable people </title><description>A CARER from Morecambe has been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment for stealing more than £4,500 from two elderly ladies that she cared for.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-for-absconded-prisoner</link><title>Appeal for absconded prisoner</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information about a man from Blackpool who has absconded from a young offender’s institute. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-dog-walker-is-attacked-in-burnley</link><title>Appeal after dog walker is attacked in Burnley   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a dog walker was assaulted as she walked through a field in Burnley.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-trainers-are-stolen-in-blackpool-burglary</link><title>Appeal after trainers are stolen in Blackpool burglary </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in Blackpool in which a distinctive pair of trainers was stolen.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-woman-assaulted-in-blackburn</link><title>Police appeal after woman assaulted in Blackburn</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Blackburn.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/kirkham-teen-saves-dogs-after-vicious-attack</link><title>Kirkham teen saves dogs after vicious attack</title><description>A 14 year old boy from Kirkham has managed to save the lives of three dogs after they were attacked by a vicious pit bull.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-woman-dies-following-road-traffic-collision</link><title>Police appeal after woman dies following road traffic collision</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a woman in a road traffic collision.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-boy-is-assaulted-in-burnley</link><title>CCTV appeal after boy is assaulted in Burnley </title><description>POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they need to trace in connection with an assault on a 16 year old boy at Burnley bus station last month.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-two-dogs-are-stolen-from-garden-in-lancaster</link><title>Appeal after two dogs are stolen from garden in Lancaster </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after two dogs were stolen from a garden in Lancaster last week.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-assault-in-blackpool</link><title>Police appeal following assault in Blackpool</title><description>Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Blackpool.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-jailed-for-more-than-3-years-after-cannabis-factories-were-discovered-in-blackpool-and-manchester</link><title>Man jailed for more than 3 years after cannabis factories were discovered in Blackpool and Manchester</title><description>A man has been sentenced to 3 years and 9 months imprisonment for setting up a large cannabis factory in Blackpool  with a value of up to £82,000</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-fatal-road-traffic-collision-in-st-michaels</link><title>Appeal following fatal road traffic collision in St Michaels</title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a Blackpool man died in a road traffic collision in St Michaels on Sunday, 12th May.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/one-of-britains-most-wanted-fugitives-captured-in-spain</link><title>One of Britain's most wanted fugitives captured in Spain</title><description>The last man outstanding on a law enforcement hit-list of armed robbers from Salford has been captured in Spain.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-for-help-to-identify-chorley-flasher</link><title>Police appeal for help to identify Chorley flasher   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information to help them track down a man who ‘flashed’ himself to a woman in Chorley. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/fire-at-pub-in-chorley</link><title>Fire at pub in Chorley</title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a pub in Chorley.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/dog-owners-warned-to-keep-pets-on-leads-after-sheep-savaged</link><title>Dog owners warned to keep pets on leads after sheep savaged</title><description>DOG owners are being warned to keep their pets on leads when out walking on farm land after six lambs were savaged in Burnley.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-release-evofit-in-skelmersdale-assault-appeal</link><title>Police release Evofit in Skelmersdale assault appeal</title><description>POLICE investigating an assault in Skelmersdale have released an Evofit of a man they would like to speak to.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/crashed-car-to-drive-home-safety-message-to-burnley-pupils</link><title>Crashed car to drive home safety message to Burnley pupils</title><description>THE tragic case of a young man, who died after a high speed car crash, is being used to highlight the devastating impact of drink driving.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/pupils-put-brakes-on-speeding-motorists</link><title>Pupils put brakes on speeding motorists </title><description>PRIMARY school pupils in Pendle joined forces with local police officers to help put the brakes on speeding motorists.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-uncover-cannabis-factory-in-wesham</link><title>Police uncover cannabis factory in Wesham</title><description>Police in Wesham have discovered a cannabis factory at a house in Wesham</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/blackpool-police-use-rugby-to-teach-life-skills-in-schools</link><title>Blackpool police use rugby to teach life skills in schools</title><description>Blackpool’s neighbourhood policing team have been holding rugby coaching sessions at schools in a bid to teach them valuable life lessons</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/students-help-tackle-alcoholrelated-crime</link><title>Students help tackle alcohol-related crime</title><description>STUDENTS from Runshaw College have designed beermats as part of a police drive to tackle alcohol-related crime.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-quad-bikes-are-stolen-in-cleveleys-burglary</link><title>Appeal after quad bikes are stolen in Cleveleys burglary   </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after two children’s quad bikes were stolen from a garage in Cleveleys last month.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-for-information-after-criminal-damage-at-blackburn-school</link><title>Police appeal for information after criminal damage at Blackburn school </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses after windows were damaged at St Silas CE Primary School in Blackburn.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/two-year-asbos-for-unruly-teens</link><title>Two year ASBOs for unruly teens</title><description>TWO teenage boys, whose persistent ant-social behaviour left Brierfield residents feeling frightened and intimidated, have today been given ASBOs</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/rural-crime-crackdown-nets-ribble-valley-thieves</link><title>Rural crime crackdown nets Ribble Valley thieves</title><description>A POLICE crackdown on rural crime in the Ribble Valley has been hailed a success. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burnley-garages-help-drive-down-crime</link><title>Burnley garages help drive down crime</title><description>MOTORISTS in Burnley are being offered free number plate screws as part of a drive to reduce car crime in the town.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-sneakin-burglary-at-morecambe-home</link><title>Appeal after sneak-in burglary at Morecambe home</title><description>POLICE are appealing for information after a sneak-in burglary at a home on Winthorpe Avenue in Morecambe last week.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/car-number-plate-crime-prevention-event-at-asda-preston</link><title>Car number plate crime prevention event </title><description>A FREE event is being hosted by Preston Police on  11 May at Asda, Preston offering motorists free number plate screws and crime prevention advice.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/teen-cleans-up-blackpool-park-to-say-sorry-for-graffiti</link><title>Teen cleans up Blackpool park to say ‘sorry’ for graffiti</title><description>A 12 year old from Blackpool has agreed to paint a local park to cover up graffiti that he daubed</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/father-and-son-assaulted-in-blackpool</link><title>Father and son assaulted in Blackpool   </title><description>DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a father and son were assaulted at a pub in Blackpool.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/thousands-of-pounds-worth-of-cigarettes-stolen-in-st-annes</link><title>Thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes stolen in St Annes  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of more than £5,000 worth of cigarettes in St Annes.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/motorbike-stolen-in-warton</link><title>Motorbike stolen in Warton </title><description>POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a motorbike from a house in Warton. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/motorcyclist-injured-in-scarisbrick</link><title>Motorcyclist injured in Scarisbrick  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was injured when he came off his bike in Scarisbrick.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/mother-guilty-of-child-cruelty-after-father-admits-to-killing-daughter</link><title>Mother guilty of child cruelty after father admits to killing daughter</title><description>A Preston mother has today been found guilty of child cruelty following the death of three year old Lia Green.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-man-is-robbed-in-the-street-in-blackpool</link><title>Appeal after man is robbed in the street in Blackpool  </title><description>POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was robbed in the street as he walked home alone after a night out in Blackpool.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/road-safety-drive-in-blackburn</link><title>Road safety drive in Blackburn</title><description>NEIGHBOURHOOD police officers in Blackburn have been taking action to tackle community concerns about road safety.  </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cannabis-factory-found-at-lower-darwen-house</link><title>Cannabis factory found at Lower Darwen house</title><description>CANNABIS with an estimated potential street value of £13,600 has been seized from a house in Lower Darwen. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/leaflets-feature-asbo-teenager</link><title>Leaflets feature ASBO teenager</title><description>Leaflets have been distributed to residents in Moor Nook, Preston to inform them that a 15-year-old boy is banned from entering the estate.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-blackburn-pensioner</link><title>Man pleads guilty to killing Blackburn pensioner</title><description>A BLACKBURN man has pleaded guilty to killing an 88 year old pensioner following a hearing at Preston Crown Court.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/morecambe-man-jailed-for-4-years-for-shooting-neighbour-in-the-head</link><title>Morecambe man jailed for 4 years for shooting neighbour in the head</title><description>A man from Morecambe has been jailed for 4 years after he shot his neighbour in the head with an air pistol</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/residents-urged-to-spring-into-action-to-protect-lancashires-wildlife</link><title>Residents urged to ‘spring’ into action to protect Lancashire’s wildlife</title><description>POLICE in Lancashire are calling on local residents to spring into action when it comes to protecting wildlife in the county. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burnt-out-badger-sett-found-in-blackburn</link><title>Burnt out badger sett found in Blackburn</title><description>POLICE in Lancashire are appealing for information after a burnt out badger sett was discovered in Blackburn. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-visits-to-those-who-leave-their-property-insecure-in-preston</link><title>Police visits to those who leave their property insecure in Preston</title><description>OFFICERS have been visiting members of the public to warn those who do not lock their houses, vehicles, garages and sheds that they are risk.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-encourage-teens-in-lytham-and-kirkham-to-report-crime</link><title>Police encourage teens in Lytham and Kirkham to report crime</title><description>Police have been visiting high schools across the Fylde Coast to encourage youngsters to report crime</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-crack-down-on-rogue-traders-metal-thieves-and-illegal-drivers-in-blackpool</link><title>Police crack down on rogue traders, metal thieves and illegal drivers in Blackpool </title><description>Police Officers in Blackpool have carried out a day of activity aimed at cracking down on metal theft, rogue traders and drivers breaking the law</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/stuart-hall-admits-sexual-offences-against-young-girls</link><title>Stuart Hall admits sexual offences against young girls</title><description>AN 83 year old man has admitted 14 historic sexual offences against young girls.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/competition-to-name-one-of-lancashire-constabularys-newest-recruits</link><title>Competition to name one of Lancashire Constabulary’s newest recruits</title><description>LANCASHIRE Police’s Mounted Branch has welcomed two new police horses and to celebrate, members of the public can name one of them.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/81-year-old-man-charged-with-rape</link><title>81 year old man charged with rape</title><description>Following consultation with the CPS, an 81 year old man has today been charged with two offences of rape.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/three-arrested-in-plant-machinery-theft-investigation</link><title>Three arrested in plant machinery theft investigation</title><description>THREE men have been arrested as part of a police investigation into the theft of plant machinery. </description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/carnforth-man-jailed-for-more-than-4-years-for-possessing-child-porn</link><title>Carnforth man jailed for more than 4 years for possessing child porn</title><description>A MAN from Carnforth has been sentenced to 4 and a half years (54 months) imprisonment for possessing indecent images of children.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-officer-retires-after-26-years</link><title>Police officer retires after 26 years</title><description>A POLICE officer, who escorted Prince William and Kate Middleton on their last official engagement before the royal wedding, has retired.</description></item><item><link>http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/press-release</link><title>Press Release</title><description>This is a press release</description></item></channel></rss>