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Preston teenager wanted in connection with assault and making threats

Mackenzie Carter Pic: Preston Police A 16-year-old boy is wanted in connection with making threats with a blade, common assault and actual bodily harm. Preston Police are hunting Mackenzie Carter. Update: Police say Carter was […]

3 weeks ago
Man charged as police uncover 400 cannabis plants in Lostock Hall

Highfield Grove in Lostock Hall Pic: Google A man has been charged after a cannabis farm containing around 400 plants was discovered in a Lostock Hall cul-de-sac. South Ribble Police raided the property in Highfield Grove – […]

3 weeks ago
Liverpool to Preston cocaine gang sentenced after 10-month police investigation

Top row from left: Christopher Ormandy, Lee Ormandy, Daniel Eastham and Steven Smith Bottom row from left: Amin Patel, Saqub Hussain, George Heary and James Heary A drugs gang moving cocaine between Liverpool and Preston have been jailed after a 10-month long police investigation. Five Preston men have received prison sentences for their part in the […]

3 weeks ago
University square apartment scheme affordable housing wrangle set for approval

Artist impressions of how the new Moor Lane and Walker Street tower block will look Plans for a new apartment block close to the city’s university campus will return to councillors for a decision a third time. Portergate Developments is wanting to build a 19-storey […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police warn public not to approach man wanted for threats to kill and criminal damage

Anthony Higgins Pic: Preston Police Police are hunting a man in connection with threats to kill and criminal damage. Anthony Higgins is from Chorley and is also wanted for section-18 wounding. Update: Police say Higgins […]

3 weeks ago
Car fire shuts Lydiate Lane in Leyland

Lydiate Lane is closed at the junction with Wigan Road in both directions Pic: Google A car fire has shut a key link road in Leyland. South Ribble Police are at the scene of the fire in Lydiate Lane. Police say the road is closed […]

3 weeks ago
Police dog Ebony tracks two suspects hiding in a garden in Tulketh

The suspects attempted to run and hide from police dog Ebony Pic: Lancashire Police Police made an arrest in the early hours of Friday (22 March) after a pursuit through Ashton-on-Ribble. Two men were pursued through the Tulketh area of the city. Preston Police […]

4 weeks ago
Sharoe Green Lane re-opens after crash

Scene of the crash in Sharoe Green Lane Pic: Lukasz Niebieszczanski/We Are Fulwood Motorists in Fulwood have been enduring Friday (22 March) congestion following a crash. Sharoe Green Lane was shut close to the mini roundabout for Preston College and St Vincents Road, […]

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