Courier fraud alert: Over 70s targeted as courier fraud exceeds £21 million in 2025.

17th of June, 2026

City of London Police are issuing a renewed warning to the public as courier fraud continues to evolve across the UK, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated and persistent tactics that are drivin...

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Further Road Closure Whins Lane 10th June - 14th June

10th of June, 2026

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WHINS LANE, SIMONSTONE, RIBBLE VALLEY) TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC NOTICE 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lancashire County Council consider it necessary or expedient by reason of works being executed on the f...

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Road Closure on Whins Lane from 14th - 19th June

10th of June, 2026

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WHINS LANE, SIMONSTONE, RIBBLE VALLEY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lancashire County Council have made an Order under Section 14(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Ac...

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Councillor Vacancy for the Parish of Simonstone

5th of June, 2026

SIMONSTONE PARISH COUNCIL(East Whalley, Read and Simonstone Ward) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 (SEC. 87(2) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Simonstone following ...

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Consumer Alerts – June 2026

3rd of June, 2026

Bogus outdoor cleaning services A report of 2 males cold calling in the Ribble Valley offering outdoor cleaning services has been received.  In one case the householder was offered the service for £150.  The males carried out the work...

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Illegal Sale of Ketamine

1st of June, 2026

I am writing this message to the community of The Ribble Valley this evening with regards to the illegal sale of ketamine in the area, and to appeal for information regarding the supply. Ketamine is hurting our children and young people, and ...

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