Lower Penwortham and Broadgate stop and search zone in force by police

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Covering the North, South, East, West and Centre of the city of Preston we aim to bring you news and information for the area near you in Preston. These areas do not follow the electoral boundaries of Preston City Council, which differ, especially since they were re-drawn.

A large area of Penwortham and part of Broadgate has been placed on lockdown by police. South Ribble Police have issued a Section 60 order for stop and search powers. […]

5 years ago Police raid two properties in Avenham drugs bust

Drugs raids in Avenham have uncovered class A drugs, knives and cash. Preston Police raided two properties in Avenham. It followed intelligence gathered in relation to drug-dealing in the area. […]

5 years ago Car park of former Plungington pub to become new flats

A patch of land next-door to a closed pub in the Plungington area is to be redeveloped. Graham Anthony Associates have lodged plans to build a two-storey block of flats […]

5 years ago Preston InstaMeet VI to explore GRAFT exhibition at the Harris

Some of the freshest young art talent in the UK is heading for the Harris. And this is your chance to get a look before anyone else. Preston InstaMeet VI […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston InstaMeet explores one of Winckley Square’s oldest buildings

With work set to start within weeks at the latest restoration project in Winckley Square it was a last-chance-to-see for Instagrammers in the city. 6 Winckley Square was the venue […]

5 years ago Drop-in event to show mock-up of new Preston and South Ribble flood defences

A community drop-in event is taking place to allow members of the public to find out more about the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. The event, run […]

5 years ago Armed Forces Day event to be taken on by council

One of Preston city centre’s biggest annual events is now to officially receive council support. Armed Forces Day has been organised by a number of individuals and organisations in previous […]

5 years ago Brick thrown through window of Islamic Education Centre in Preston

An Islamic Education Centre has seen a window smashed. Preston Police are investigating after a brick was put through the window of the Madrassa-Tul-Madina in Garstang Road – just down […]

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