Amy Fenton

England

Business Editor at North West Evening Mail

Reporter. Shortlisted by Society of Editors & O2 as reporter of the year. Work @LiveLancs [email protected] Occasional associate lecturer @sheffhallamuni

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Articles

Armed cops and police helicopter scour M6 in Lancashire for 'vehicle of interest'

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

Police have revealed the reason why a helicopter was seen hovering over the M6 in Lancashire today (Thursday, June 5). The search, led by Staffordshire Constabulary, saw armed cops and a police helicopter scouring the motorway around the Preston area this morning at around 8.45am and later in the afternoon at around 1.15pm. The helicopter was seen hovering above the ground near to Junction 31A and also around the Samlesbury area next to the M61 in the afternoon.
New tenant of former convenience store revealed as signs go up

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

The new tenant of a former Co-op and Nisa store has been unveiled with signs going up at the shop in Darwen. The store in Blackburn Road closed suddenly last June after the company running the franchise, Darwen Stores, went into liquidation owing money to Scottish Power. In May 2024, in documents publishes by Companies House, liquidators confirmed that Darwen Stores had been wound up.
Council scraps local 'knowledge test' for new taxi drivers as it's 'obsolete'

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

Bosses at Pendle Council have scrapped the local knowledge test element of a taxi driver's assessment. At a taxi licensing meeting last month, Pendle Council agreed to scrap the local knowledge section of the test, which applicants must complete before submitting an application for a hackney carriage or private hire driver's licence. The test costs £29.90.
Boy, 14, who loved making hammocks 'accidentally died' after hanging scarf on his bed

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

A teenage boy died after placing a scarf round his bunkbed in what his family believe was an accident. Ewan Farrow was an "adventurous boy" who enjoyed making hammocks using his bunkbed and would often be found hanging upside down from the ladders. On the evening of January 10 this year his parents shouted up to 14-year-old Ewan in his room but got no response.
Man dies three days after police close off part of Darwen town centre

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

A man has sadly died after he was found with serious injuries at his home. Patrick Park, a well-known local in Darwen, was flown to the Royal Preston Hospital on Saturday May 31 after he was found with serious injuries in his flat above the pharmacy in Union Street. A huge emergency response was at the scene with at least five police vehicles, two ambulances and the air ambulance.
Inquest opens into death of Lotus Bowker, 15, who died after swimming in river

2 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

An inquest has opened into the death of a "beautiful and bright" teenager who died after swimming in the River Wyre. Emergency services were called to the river near Garstang Cricket Club at around 2.30pm on Saturday May 17. Lotus Barker, 15, had been pulled from the river after getting into difficulty with members of the public desperately attempting to resuscitate him. Lotus, from Kirkham, was flown to hospital in a critical condition and sadly died the next day.
Lancs MP urges county to move to elected mayor after transport cash snub

3 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

MPs in Lancashire have voiced concerns after the county missed out on billions of pounds to invest in new transport infrastructure. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on June 4 that areas such as Manchester and Liverpool would benefit from a £15bn investment to improve transport links. The areas selected to receive funding are all those with elected mayors in place. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's views on devolution include his preference for elected mayors.
Mum calls for dogs on leads rule after pet's tragic death

3 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

The owner of a therapy dog which was attacked by a 'pocket bully' has launched a petition calling for all pets to be on leads in public. Benji the Lhasa Apso was savaged by the other dog during the attack on the morning of Tuesday April 29. Benji's owner, Alanis Hawthornthwaite from Darwen, rushed him to the vets where they amputated one of his legs in a bid to save his life.
Tributes to 'superstar' Codie-Leigh Meakin after tragic death at 22

3 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

Friends and relatives have paid tribute to a woman following her sudden death at the age of 22. Codie-Leigh Meakin from Haslingden died suddenly last week. The circumstances of the former Haslingden High School pupil's death have not been made public at this time but her death has been referred to the coroner and an inquest is expected to be opened this week.
'Potentially dangerous' - security firm's 'illegal adverts' on M65 signs

4 days ago | lancs.live | Amy Fenton

Highways bosses have warned that illegal signs put on an M65 roundabout could lead to a motorway closure. Adverts for Bolton-based Leisure Guard Security have been attached to a 'Welcome to Darwen' sign and the M65 sign at the entry sliproad at Junction 4. Both have been done so without permission of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council or National Highways.