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Drugs and rape gang accused to appear in court after Preston dawn raids

Preston Magistrates' Court A drugs and rape gang from Preston and Cumbria are due to appear in court. Six men were arrested during dawn raids on Wednesday (27 March) in Longridge, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ribbleton, […]

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Lego workshops to take place at the Harris

The workshops allow children to get creative and create Lego animals There’s more Lego returning to the Harris Museum and Art Gallery. Following the success of the Brick Dinos the museum is hosting some animal-themed Lego workshops. Little builders are invited […]

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Dionne’s Little Wardrobe opening in Preston Box Market

Dionne's Little Wardrobe on the Box Market Pic: Tony Worrall A new pre-loved fashion shop is opening in the Box Market within Preston Market. Dionne’s Little Wardrobe launches on Thursday 28 March. Selling affordable fashion, the shop is being opened by […]

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WhatsApp and Snapchat fuelling Preston ‘youth gang’ disorder say police

Teenagers are using messaging apps to 'pre-arrange' fights say police following the Penwortham disorder Pic: Pixabay Police in Preston have appealed for calm and said private messaging apps are fuelling ‘youth gang disputes’. Chief Inspector Gary Crowe gave an update via Facebook following the disorder in […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Major flood defences plan for River Ribble at Preston showcased

Environment Agency staff showcase the flood defences Pic: Chris Hough Proposals for major new flood defences along the River Ribble have been showcased. Broadgate and Penwortham residents were given the opportunity to see the £40million plans from the Environment Agency. […]

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How this former Preston policeman has got all arty from his Fulwood back garden

Patrolling the streets has been swapped for picking up paintbrushes by this retired police officer. David Wiles spent nearly 30 years as a policeman with Lancashire Constabulary but is now […]

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Illegal cigarettes seized after Ribbleton shop raid

Some of the cigarettes uncovered during the raid Pic: Trading Standards/LCC More than 600 packets of contraband cigarettes have been confiscated from a stockroom of a shop in Ribbleton. Trading Standards officers from Lancashire County Council inspected the premises along with […]

5 years ago
Dawn raids in Preston see gang arrested on drugs and sex offences charges

Police acted to detain the three men Raids against organised crime gangs have taken place across Preston during Wednesday (27 March). Six men aged between 18 and 31 were arrested during the dawn raids in Ribbleton, Fishwick, […]

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