Rishton14 Oct 2025Punch attack left victim with life-changing injuryThe victim of a single punch street attack had to have part of his skull removed, a court is told.14 Oct 20258 Sep 2025E-scooter modified to reach 90mph seized by policeThe two-wheeled electric scooter is taken away by Lancashire Police after being reported in Rishton.8 Sep 202512 Aug 2025Body found at derelict house 'there for some time'The death is currently being treated as unexplained and an investigation has been launched.12 Aug 20253 Aug 2025Street to be named after nuclear physicistSir Ernest Marsden conducted ground-breaking work into the construction of the atom.3 Aug 202530 Sep 2024Pub landlords warned of licence renewal scamLandlords are being called by fraudsters and told their licences must be renewed for a price.30 Sep 20241 Aug 2024Sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, police sayMore incidents including fighting and underage drinking are seen in Rishton, Great Harwood and Altham.1 Aug 20241 May 2024Mum died amid blood clot failings after childbirth Laura Barnes was 32 weeks pregnant when she collapsed at home before having an emergency C-section.1 May 202414 Apr 2024Issa brothers' bid to overturn planning refusalMarks & Spencer want to move its Blackburn branch to a new base at Frontier Park retail hub.14 Apr 202411 Jan 2024Sex attacker plied girl, 16, with drink and drugsNeville Chapman attacked his victim in the back of his campervan, Lancashire Police says.11 Jan 2024...
