Tag: lancashire

Body in UK River Confirmed as Nicola Bulley: Family Say Media Coverage Was ‘Shameful’

Police have confirmed that the body found in the River Wyre on Sunday was that of Nicola Bulley, who went missing three weeks ago after walking her dog along the riverbank. Bulley, 45, was last seen on the morning of Jan. 27 as she walked her cocker spaniel, Willow, beside the River Wyre in Lancashire….


Nicola Bulley Search: UK Info Commissioner Queries Police Decision to Reveal Her Alcohol, Menopause Issues

Britain’s Information Commissioner, John Edwards, has asked Lancashire Police to clarify why they revealed to the public issues Nicola Bulley faced with alcohol and menopause. The police were also criticised by former Victims’ Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird, who said the disclosure was a “dreadful error.” Bulley, 45, has been missing since Jan. 27 when she…


Detectives Searching for Nicola Bulley ‘Distracted by False Information and Accusations’

The detective leading the search for Nicola Bulley—who has been missing for 20 days after vanishing while walking her dog beside a river in the north of England—has said “false information, accusations, and rumours” from the public have “distracted” the police. Bulley, 45, was last seen on the morning of Jan. 27 as she walked…


Labour Retains West Lancashire With 10.5 Percent Swing From Tories

Labour has won the West Lancashire by-election, securing a comfortable seat against the ruling Conservatives in the third electoral test of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. On Thursday, Labour’s Ashley Dalton retained a seat in the West Lancashire by-election, securing a majority of 8,326 over Conservative hopeful Mike Prendergast, with a 10.52 percent swing from the…


Man Dead, Several Injured Following Bridge Collapse in Lancashire, England

A man has died and several others injured after a vehicle and trailer fell into a river when a bridge collapsed in Roeburndale, Lancashire, police said. Officers from Lancashire Constabulary were called to a farm in the Moor Lane area about 4.25pm on Tuesday following a report of a serious accident. It was reported a…