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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Dog saved from building as fire crews spend 50 minutes tackling blaze
Dog saved from building as fire service tackle blaze at home for 50 minutes Dog saved as fire service called to Victoria Road, Padiham A dog was saved from a fire in Padiham, on August 7. Three fire engines, from Burnley, Hyndburn and Padiham, were called to a fire on Victoria Road. Firefighters rescued one dog and gave the dog oxygen once it was taken from the property. Crews were on scene for 50 minutes and used a variety of equipment to extinguish the fire. A fire service spokesperson said: 'At 7.10pm on August 7, three fire engines from Burnley, Hyndburn and Padiham responded to a building fire on Victoria Road, Padiham. 'The fire involved a domestic property extinguished by firefighters using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and positive pressure ventilation. 'Firefighters rescued one dog from the property and administered oxygen therapy. Crews were on scene for fifty minutes.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Four Hyndburn men deny supplying cocaine and heroin into East Lancs
Four Hyndburn men accused of supplying class A drugs across the region have denied the charges. Amar Hussain, 34, of Hood Street, Accrington, Mohammed Arif, 26, of Charter Street, Accrington, and Mark Birtwell, 64, of Church Lane, Clayton-le-Moors, all appeared before Burnley Crown Court, charged with supplying crack cocaine and heroin. Arif also faces charges for supplying cocaine and ketamine. All three men have pleaded not guilty to all of the offences at Burnley Crown Court, and a pre-trial review has been scheduled for November 14. The date for a trial is yet to be set, and all three men have been remanded in custody. Additionally, their co-defendant, Davis Hargreaves, 21, of Plantation Road, Accrington, has had his plea rescheduled to a further case management hearing on September 16.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
Police and football club trust come together to help tackle ASB
Police in Hyndburn have been working with the Stanley Trust to help combat anti-social behaviour in the area. Officers from the neighbourhood policing team in Hyndburn have helped to organise free sports sessions alongside the trust as part of its Summer Kicks programme. The activity is part of the Safer Streets Summer initiative, which brings together police and partner agencies to focus on crime prevention, community engagement, and high-visibility policing. The sessions, which started at the end of July, are running over the school summer holidays and give participants the chance to get involved in football, cricket, and other sports. Football activities (Image: Lancashire Police) PC Paul Pountain from the Hyndburn Neighbourhood Policing Team said, 'We are thrilled that we have been able to work with partners to provide some fun and engaging events for young people in our area. "So far everyone has had a fantastic time, and these kinds of activity provide a valuable opportunity for young people to connect with law enforcement in a positive way. 'We will continue to look at ways to build on what we have achieved here, aiming to reduce future anti-social behaviour and create positive experiences with Lancashire Police and our officers.' Al Yusuf, Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC) manager, added: "LANPAC are delighted to have supported the sessions for these young people. Engaging with them is crucial, and this scheme provides them with the opportunities they need to thrive. This project reflects our commitment to making a positive impact across Lancashire." Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said: "As your Police and Crime Commissioner, I've made it my mission to ensure that our communities feel safe, supported, and heard. This summer, I'm proud to be leading the Safer Streets Summer Initiative across Lancashire—bringing together police, councils, businesses, and local organisations to tackle the issues that matter most to you. "School holidays can be a challenge, with little for young people to do, and subsequently can often be the time when they are at risk of getting involved in crime or anti-social behaviour. Darts being played as one of the other activities on offer (Image: Lancashire Police) "Programmes of activity such as this, funded through my office, support young people to gain new experiences and keep them safe, whilst reducing demand on policing and protecting our neighbourhoods." Amber Kenyon, Project Manager for the Stanley Trust, added: 'We would like to thank LANPAC and Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner for their assistance in funding this project, which has allowed us to offer more free sessions throughout Hyndburn this summer. "This will create a safe environment for young people to play sports, have fun, and make new friends. We plan on running ten sessions in the local community, which will be extremely beneficial for young people in the area.'
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Horror moment garage owner's penis is CRUSHED by an out-of-control car leaving it 'unrecognisable'
A garage owner revealed footage of the horrifying moment his manhood was crushed by an out-of-control car - leaving him unsure if his 'unrecognisable' penis still works. Karl Farrar was struggling to reverse the BMW Estate into his garage to work on it so he put the handbrake on and jumped out of the vehicle. But as the 49-year-old got out of the car during the incident on June 16, it began rolling down the ramp. Terrifying footage shows Karl unsuccessfully trying to stop the vehicle rolling by pushing on it before eventually being smashed against the wall. He can be seen yelling desperately for help before a staff member tries to help him by getting in the car and attempting to drive it away. However Karl says the car was still in reverse gear so it went backwards further, crushing him again before the member of staff eventually manoeuvred the vehicle away from him. The wince-inducing video then shows him collapse in the centre of the shop floor, unable to get back up. He was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary by ambulance where he stayed for a week and docs told him he has suffered soft tissue damage to his pelvic area and groin after an MRI. Karl says he has been unable to watch the CCTV footage back himself as it is too 'traumatic' for him. Most worryingly, he admits that some areas of his manhood are unrecognisable and he is still unsure if they 'work or function' but he remains hopeful it is OK. Karl, from Hyndburn, Lancashire, said: 'My man bits were smashed to bits. They were swollen, they were black and blue and unrecognisable in one bit. 'I don't know if they work or function because the area is very painful and sore still but I think it'll be okay. It was scary for a couple of weeks though. 'It's Final Destination stuff. 'My sensitive man area got smashed into my stomach and the belt buckle went into my stomach. A lot of the damage is soft tissue and nerve damage. Luckily nothing broke. 'It was obviously very painful but I'm not one for being amazingly soft. 'The scariest thing for me was when they had me on the floor and they were trying to put my leg straight and I couldn't bear it because the pain was too bad. 'The fact that I've done drifting racing for 16 years and drag racing and never hurt myself [but have now] injured myself on a random runaway car is pretty unlucky. 'For a couple of days I couldn't really move my right leg and that was scary because they [the doctors] said it had this crushing injury and I didn't really understand it. 'They were talking to people about maybe losing my lower leg and having to cut from top to bottom and I was on a ward with people who had legs off and were having legs off. That scared me. 'I think it's traumatic [the video]. I don't want to see it.' He said they later found out the car had an issue with its handbrake and he estimates the vehicle weighs around 1,800kg. He said the car was also battered so workers at his garage fitted it with two new doors and fixed its rear. Karl said: 'Many people have asked what's happened and I've struggled to explain properly so here you go. 'The car was put in reverse twice so that crushed my leg harder into the booth. 'I'm now hobbling about but there's still some pretty grim internal damage and a hole in my groin area. That said I've done way better than the doctors and physio thought I would at this point. 'I've been brave enough to download the video and share it so I know I was dumb trying to stop it it all happened so fast so be kind.' One commented: 'You're gonna have to start wearing a Cape now.' A second said: 'Lucky lucky man.' A third added: 'That could have been a lot worse, glad you're on the mend.'
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Accrington academy loss difficult but vital
Accrington Stanley chief executive Warren Eastham says the decision to close their academy was "heartbreaking" but essential for the club's immediate League Two club said this week they were shutting down the academy despite the offer of a £140,000 grant from Hyndburn Council to help keep it going."From a personal standpoint, it is very difficult," Eastham told BBC Radio Lancashire."We're human beings and what we're talking about are kids and parents who believe this is an opportunity for them in the future."And given the way it had to be done so immediately, it's been a very difficult process. We're talking about people who have performed well."When you look at situations like this in business, usually it's through a lack of performance, but this is an extreme circumstance where departments of the club carry costs for their excellence but the club itself is losing money through its lack of revenue generation."The day we spoke to the parents and kids was heartbreaking. It's been a very, very difficult situation." Eastham said the club's main investor Andy Holt, who has stood down as chairman but will continue to fund the club up to £250,000 a year, had "sleepless nights" over the Eastham said senior figures at Accrington had to "put emotions aside" to ensure the financial stability of the club following a 21st-place finish this season, just eight points above the drop zone."We can only apologise for the circumstance that's arisen but given the financial challenges we have, we have to realign all costs towards the first team because relegation would be an absolute disaster," Eastham said."As much as it's been a really, really difficult time for everyone involved and we're sad for all those that have had to leave us during this process, we have to make sure that the future of Accrington Stanley is a positive one."Eastham was keen to reassure fans that while Accrington are reducing their costs, the club is "absolutely not in question"."The football club is safe as far as the playing squad and everything around it," he said."However, until we get the right decisions to support the club from the council and we get the right opportunity to generate revenue, then obviously we have to cut our cloth accordingly."He also said Accrington's ambition is to "push forward and go up the football league", as well as "resolve issues" with the council over the use of club facilities for non-matchday events after its entertainment licence was revoked following noise complaints."'Don't worry' is the message - we're going in the right direction even though there have been some difficult decisions," Eastham added.
