Jon Macpherson

England

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Plasterer 'devastated' after being kicked out of Dubai over his face tattoos

5 days ago | msn.com | Eric Williams |Jon Macpherson

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Heartbreak as 'ultra-fit' dad-of-three dies suddenly while running with friends

1 week ago | msn.com | Jon Macpherson |Chris Gee

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Three children swept out to sea at UK beach as huge emergency response launched

1 week ago | msn.com | Jon Macpherson |Sam Cooper

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Blackpool teacher Jamie Varley in court charged with murdering and sexually assaulting 13-month-old baby he was trying to adopt

1 week ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

The loved ones of a baby boy wept as his alleged killer appeared in court. Former high school teacher Jamie Varley, 36, is accused of the murder and sexual assault of 13-month-old Preston Davey in 2023.
Police issue 'do not approach' 999 alert in hunt for wanted man

1 week ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Police have issued a 'do not approach' warning to the public over a wanted man. Anyone who sees Stuart Campbell has been advised not to approach him under any circumstances. They should instead call 999 immediately, said a force spokesperson in an appeal today (June 16). Campbell, who also spells his first name Stewart, has links to Preston. He is wanted by officers in connection with an investigation with a stalking offence.
The Lancashire towns with the most dangerous drivers - mapped

1 week ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Lancashire’s most dangerous drivers have been revealed by a new map showing the parts of the country where people should beware of reckless motorists. Home Office figures show that police in England and Wales logged more than 6,200 crime reports of dangerous driving in 2024, including 165 offences in Lancashire, 17 of which caused a death or serious injury. Nationally, that was an 8% increase from the previous year.
Tesco, Asda, Lidl and Sainsbury's warn 'do not eat' on popular pies and breakfast item

1 week ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Urgent 'do not eat' warnings have been issued by major UK supermarket chains over a popular breakfast item and range of pies. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has shared product recall alerts affecting retailers including Tesco, Asda, Lidl and Sainsbury's. The watchdog issues recalls for a variety of reasons, including when products contain metal or if an incorrect use-by date is put on the label.
Car abandoned and driver on run after giving police 'the slip' before chase

1 week ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

A police search is underway after car being driven 'suspiciously' tried to give police 'the slip' before a chase through the streets. Officers from Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol when they noticed the silver car 'trying to avoid our attention'. They then signalled for the vehicle to stop but it failed to do so. The force said a 'short pursuit' then followed before the driver and passenger 'ditched the car and ran'.
He was seen 'acting suspciously' and is now behind bars over what police found

1 week ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

A man who was stopped by police in the street has been jailed over what they found on him. Andrew Ritchie was seen 'acting suspiciously' on Bannister Drive in Leyland on Thursday, June 12. Officers from Leyland's Neighbourhood Policing Team were carrying out a routine patrol when they detained the 30-year-old under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs act. He was found to be carrying a kitchen knife in his pocket and was arrested and later charged with possession of a knife.
Blackpool emergency response as three children swept out to sea

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Jon Macpherson

Blackpool witnessed an extensive emergency response yesterday after three young lads were 'swept into the sea'. Authorities, including Lancashire Police, raced to the scene near North Pier on Sunday (June 15) as the incident unfolded. The trio found themselves overwhelmed by the tide as they lingered on the steps leading down to the beach, according to local constabulary.