Steven Thompson

2 weeks ago | lancs.live | Steven Thompson

A leading town hall boss has hit out at Reform UK - after it revealed an all-male cabinet to lead Lancashire County Council. Earlier today Reform's leader in Lancs Stephen Atkinson announced his roster of county hall chiefs - saying they came from a 'wide range of backgrounds'. But Hyndburn Borough Council’s deputy leader, Labour’s Cllr Melissa Fisher, has criticised his selections, calling the line-up 'shocking and misogynistic'. She said: "Top 12 senior figures announced at County Hall today.

2 weeks ago | lancs.live | Steven Thompson

Reform UK has revealed the line-up of its top councillors in Lancashire - those who will be responsible for issues such as roads, health, education, housing and rural affairs. County council leader and head of Reform in Lancs Stephen Atkinson said his picks for the cabinet came from a 'wide range of backgrounds' and had a 'huge wealth of experience in their chosen careers'.

2 weeks ago | lancs.live | Steven Thompson

A rural road has been shut off after a serious crash. Rivington Road in Belmont has been closed by police following the collision - which happened at around 3pm today (Sunday May 18). Police said the road would be "closed for some time" while officers assess the situation. This is a live blog. Scroll down for updates. 15:56KEY EVENTWe want to update you and let you know that Rivington Road, Belmont is currently closed due to a road traffic collision.

2 weeks ago | lancs.live | Steven Thompson

A cyclist suffered serious head injuries after being knocked off his bike by an Audi outside a school at home time. Police were called to Trunnah Road in Thornton-Cleveleys at 3.20pm yesterday (Friday May 16) - close to Great Arley School. The man in his 30s was rushed to hospital. The driver of the Audi A4 was unhurt. Officers want to speak to the driver of a white Ford Transit mini-bus which was parked close to the incident at the time - and believe they could be a key witness.

3 weeks ago | lancs.live | Steven Thompson

A “rising star” prison governor who began a relationship with a Liverpool drug gang boss has been jailed for nine years. Kerri Pegg swapped her Honda Jazz for a Mercedes C class car, paid for by 34 kilos of amphetamines, by Anthony Saunderson, a major organised crime boss, who is now serving 35 years behind bars, her trial heard. Divorcee Pegg signed off on temporary release for Saunderson while she was a governor at HMP Kirkham.