Hundreds of people are getting up-to-the-minute advice about the latest scams and fake products from Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Facebook page. It features a character called Scambuster Stan, whose […]
Students warned: lock up your valuables
Lancaster police are warning students to keep their homes secure following a recent rise in the number of burglaries at student accommodation. Over the last 23 days there’s been a […]
Lancashire Burglary campaign hailed a success
A crackdown on burglary in Lancashire has been hailed a success after police arrested over 320 people. The campaign codenamed Operation Julius – which was launched last month, has seen […]
Lancaster students warned: guard belongings on nights out
Alfred Efosa A Blackpool man has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment this week, after stealing from female students in Lancaster when they were on a night out. At an […]
Getting expensive presents for Christmas? Immobilise thieves!
People receiving expensive presents for Christmas are being advised to take a few simple crime prevention measures to avoid being targeted by thieves. At this time of year burglars are […]
Seaside Festival: Have fun, keep safe, say police
Visitors and residents enjoying the delights of Morecambe’s Seaside Festival are being given crime prevention advice to ensure a fantastic day out. The event takes place on 1st – 2nd […]
Don’t keep valuables in caravans, owners warned
Caravan owners are being warned not to store valuable items for long periods of time to avoid being targeted by thieves. The Lancaster area has several caravan parks and burglars […]
Street briefings see Lancaster city centre crime fall by 22 per cent
A policing operation that involves daily street briefings for officers in Lancaster has seen reports of crime in a city centre fall by 22 per cent. Officers from Lancaster’s neighbourhood […]
Free bike coding event at Knott End library
Cyclists can get their bikes marked with a special crime prevention code at a free event at Knott End library next weekend. The local neighbourhood police team will be marking […]
On-line safety is the subject of Police web chat
Lancashire Constabulary is to hold two special interactive web chats to discuss the importance of staying safe online. The web chats will take place on 12th June – one during […]