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Man found unresponsive at The Bears Paw in Preston

The Bear's Paw in Church Street Pic: Blog Preston A man was found unresponsive inside a city centre pub this afternoon. Officers from Lancashire police and North West Ambulance Service were called to the scene at Church Street at […]

2 weeks ago
Police struggle to identify man found dead in Rivington

Police released artist impression of the man found at Rivington in December 2023 New images have been released showing what police believe a man found dead may have looked like when he was alive. Lancashire Constabulary have been unable to identify a man […]

2 weeks ago
Man to appear in court charged with manslaughter of Jack Jermy-Doyle in Preston

Jack Jermy-Doyle A man is due to appear at court charged with the manslaughter of Jack Jermy-Doyle in Preston. Jake Parkinson, 22, of Bow Lane, Preston, is due to appear for trial […]

3 weeks ago
Delays on A59 between Preston and Southport due to Tarleton signals stuck on red

Windgate at the junction with the A59 and Southport New Road in Tarleton. Pic: Google Maps Preston Police are advising people to avoid the area of Windgate at the junction with the A59 and Southport New Road in Tarleton. The four-way traffic lights are currently stuck […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Farming protest causing disruption at M6 Junction 31 roundabout

Traffic camera picture of the blocked area. Preston Police are advising people to avoid the area of Brockholes, Tickled Trout, Samlesbury and J31 roundabout off the M6. There is currently a peaceful protest causing traffic disruption in […]

3 weeks ago
Two arrested after gun and cash found in vehicle at M6 services

Charnock RIchard services on the M6 Two men have been arrested after police stopped a vehicle at a service station on the M6. Officers stopped the vehicle on March 6 and searched it under the misuse […]

3 weeks ago
New temporary chief inspector announced for Preston Police

Helen Bevan Pic: Preston Police A new chief inspector for Preston Police has been named. Helen Bevan will be the temporary chief inspector and will be responsible for response policing across the city. She joined […]

3 weeks ago
M6 cannabis bust as police uncover stash in boot at Leyland

The M6 near Junction 28 for Leyland Pic: Google Two people have been charged following a substantial cannabis seizure on the M6. Police stopped a car on the M6 at Leyland in the early hours of Tuesday 5 March and […]

3 weeks ago
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