Jon Macpherson

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The violent thug who brutally attacked young toddler and left him with a fractured skull

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

A 'violent thug' who brutally attacked a young toddler, leaving him with a 'life-threatening head injury', has been jailed for 10 years. Grant Eddleston attacked the boy with such force that a doctor described the trauma as 'equivalent to falling from a height of three metres'. Lancashire Constabulary said the 35-year-old carried out the 'traumatic' assault in 2019 in Burnley when the child was almost three years old.
The Lancashire town with the UK's cheapest pints at £1.75 less than Manchester

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Beer enthusiasts will find Blackpool to be a haven with the cheapest pint in the UK. It comes as other northern cities have surpassed the £5 mark, stirring up some discontent. The Lancashire seaside town, famed for its iconic rock candy, boasts an average pint price of just £3.25, according to the latest figures. This is a significant saving of over £1.50 compared to the national average for a pint of lager.
Christine McGuinness says 'doors are opening fast' after quitting next big TV move

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Christine McGuinness has spoken candidly about new opportunities arising since she decided to leave what was billed as her major upcoming television project. The 37-year-old model, who was previously married to television personality Paddy McGuinness, recently dropped out of "Celebs Go Dating", a revelation that came soon after the programme announced its new series lineup.
Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon supports PNE footballer partner as he makes huge decision amid soap return

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Lucy Fallon, famed for her role as Bethany Platt in Coronation Street, has publicly backed her footballer boyfriend's significant career decision. The Blackpool actress and her partner, Ryan Ledson, made their relationship public in June 2021, nearly a year after Lucy reportedly split from her ex-boyfriend of three years, Tom Leech. Their love story began during lockdown when they connected on the celebrity dating app, Raya.
Women reunited with long-lost sister through DNA test thought it was 'April Fool's prank'

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Two women found their long-lost sister after a 57-year search thanks to DNA test - and thought the results were an "April Fool's prank." Sisters Trish Caller, 61, and June Thompson, 63, spent their lives searching for their eldest sibling, Geraldine Ratcliffe, 77. Geraldine, from Horwich, was only four years old when she was put up for adoption by their late mum, Mary Wills, 84.
Multi-million pound Southport firm at centre of police probe enters into administration

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

A multi-million pound company at the centre of a police investigation has entered into administration The 79th Group, based in Southport, is currently being probed by the City of London Police for allegedly providing loan notes to investors with high interest return over a fixed period. Officers announced it was investigating the company earlier this year, with eight companies linked to the name now having entered into administration and notices being file on The Gazette official public record.
Former friends guilty of chopping down world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in act of 'mindless criminal damage'

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

Two former friends are facing up to 10 years behind bars after being found guilty of chopping down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in an act of “deliberate and mindless criminal damage”. Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers drove through a storm for 30 miles in the middle of the night from their homes in Cumbria to the Northumberland landmark, where one of them cut down the sycamore with a chainsaw and the other filmed it.
Young e-scooter rider suffers serious head injuries in Blackburn crash

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

An E-scooter rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Blackburn. Emergency Services were called to the collision, involving the electric scooter and a pedal bike, on Heys Lane near to the junction with Scotland Bank Terrace. It happened shortly before 9.30pm on Thursday night (May 8). Lancashire Police said the rider of the E-scooter, a man in his 20s, 'suffered head injuries' and is in a 'serious condition' in hospital.
Faces of 44 people police want to speak to after violence erupted in streets

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

More than 40 people are being urged to come forward following violence in the streets last summer. 'Appalling scenes' hit Southport on July 30 - the day after Axel Rudakubana, from Banks in Lancashire, murdered three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the seaside town. Misinformation was rampant, and an incorrect name of the suspected perpetrator circulated social media, inciting widespread civil unrest.
M61 LIVE as traffic held after serious crash with huge emergency services response - updates

5 days ago | lancs.live | Jon Macpherson

There is reportedly a huge emergency services response on the M61 this morning following a serious crash. Multiple police, fire and ambulance vehicles have been spotted on the scene of the incident on the southbound carriageway near Chorley. Traffic is being held between the M65 at J2 and J8 on the KM61. The incident was first reported shortly after 9am today (May 9). It has not yet been confirmed whether anyone is seriously injured. This is a live blog. Scroll down for the latest updates.

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