News and information about the area of Plungington in Preston, Lancashire. Known locally as “Plungie” the area runs in a strip alongside Plungington Road which is one of the main student housing areas in the city.
Extra police patrols after disorder involving machetes in Deepdale and PlungingtonPolice are stepping up patrols in response to disorder in Deepdale and Plungington since Saturday (12 June). Additional stop and search powers are in place under Section 60 of the […]
3 years ago Drugs arrests in Plungington after residents raise concernsTwo males have been arrested in Plungington for supplying Class A drugs after concerns were raised by residents. Officers for the Plungington ward worked with the Neighbourhood Policing Task Force […]
3 years ago Police want to trace Plungington man who breached prison licenceGary Mooney of Jemmett Steet, Plungington, is described as white, 5ft 6in tall, of medium build with blue eyes and receding grey hair. The 43-year-old is wanted by police for […]
3 years ago Covid-19 cases on the rise in majority of areas in Preston and South RibbleCovid-19 cases are on the rise again in many areas of Preston and South Ribble. Out of the 32 localities covered in Blog Preston‘s weekly update, 21 saw increases. In […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Bus and taxi involved in Aqueduct Street crashPolice were called to a crash between a bus and a taxi took place in Aqueduct Street this morning (Tuesday 25 May). The incident took place around 9:11am where the […]
3 years ago Plungington personal trainer’s mountain trek for The Mental Health FoundationIn April 2022, Dale Wallace will embark upon a fundraising challenge to raise money for The Mental Health Foundation. The challenge is a seven day trek via The Inca Trail […]
3 years ago Commercial building fire in PlungingtonThree fire engines have attended a blaze in Plungington Road. Crews were called to the commercial building fire just after 4pm today (Saturday 24 April). Three fire engines from Preston […]
3 years ago Preston Salvation Army help feed over 150 children during the Easter holidaysStruggling families are set to benefit from food vouchers given by Preston Salvation Army. The charity wanted to ensure over 150 children did not go hungry during the Easter holidays. […]
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