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Three men jailed for role in cocaine supply network in Preston

(L-R) Daniel Eastham, Mark Watkins and Colin Pritchard Three men have been jailed for their part in the cocaine supply network in Preston. Cocaine was transported into Preston by Ormskirk man Colin Pritchard between the end of September […]

3 weeks ago
Man arrested for dangerous driving after Leyland police chase

Pic: South Ribble police A man has been arrested for dangerous driving, and other offences, after fleeing from police in Leyland. Officers attempted to engage with the driver of a purple Ford Fiesta while […]

3 weeks ago
Boy, 4, dead after being hit by bus while riding bike in Ingol

Blue light from a police car Pic: South Ribble Police A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a bus while riding his bike in Ingol. Police were called at 4.36pm yesterday (March 26) to New Rough Hey, Ingol, […]

3 weeks ago
Avenham man to appear in court charged with London Road gun incident

The scene in London Road during Tuesday as police investigated the scene Pic: Blog Preston An Avenham man is set to appear in court following an incident which saw a gun fired in London Road. Daniel Hopkins, 42, of Guildford Road, Avenham, has been charged […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

4 weeks ago
£2,000 TV pinched during burglary of house undergoing renovation

Police released image after incident on Haighton Green Lane A TV worth £2,000 was taken during a burglary of a house that was undergoing renovation. The burglary happened on February 25 at a property on Haighton Green Lane in […]

4 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 – […]

4 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 […]

4 weeks ago
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