Walton le Dale12 Jan 2026Temporary road to be built for pub usersThe route will ensure people can access a pub which would otherwise be cut off by flood defence work.12 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Burst pipe floods road and affects water supplyUnited Utilities says it hopes to fix the problem in Bamber Bridge "as soon as possible".10 Jan 202618 Nov 2025Driver on diazepam hit elderly woman's car head-onPolice say Laurence McGuigan told officers he had his eyes shut before the June 2024 head-on crash.18 Nov 202530 Sep 2025Rapist bragged he 'saw women as pieces of meat'Martin Crossley admitted five counts of rape against two women and was described as "predatory".30 Sep 202519 Jun 2025Man who died after motorbike crash was 'kind soul'Police say devoted family man Bernard Payne had a medical episode before falling from his motorbike.19 Jun 202517 Jun 2025Motorcyclist critical after losing control of bikeThe biker, aged in his 60s, remains in a critical but stable condition, police say.17 Jun 202521 Oct 2024Driver fined £100 for 32-second stop on red linesA legal expert says fining Dave Turner for such a brief stop is "absolutely ludicrous".21 Oct 202415 Oct 2024Appeal to replace stolen stag sculpture WaltSusan Conway says it would be "amazing" to replace an ornamental metal stag stolen from a roundabout.15 Oct 20243 Oct 2024Man held over baby's death after mum hit by carThe pregnant woman had emergency surgery to deliver her baby son after she was struck by a car.3 Oct 2024...
