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

The area covered by the Section 60 order 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. […]

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Penwortham ‘melee’ in Liverpool Road broken up by police

The incident began outside the Spar shop in Penwortham Pic: Google Two off-duty police officers broke up what has been described as a ‘melee’ in Penwortham during Tuesday afternoon. Around 3.45pm in Liverpool Road a fight broke out between 12 people […]

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Police raid two properties in Avenham drugs bust

Drugs, knives and cash were recovered during the raids Pic: Preston Police 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. […]

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Car park of former Plungington pub to become new flats

The former New Welcome pub in Cambridge Walk Pic: Google 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 […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Pictures show Penwortham nursery shed fire damage

Damage to the shed within the nursery grounds Pic: Maryland's Nursery A nursery in Preston has been targeted in a potential arson attack. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Maryland’s Private Nursery in Pope Lane, Penwortham. Smoke was seen […]

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Preston InstaMeet VI to explore GRAFT exhibition at the Harris

One of the striking exhibitions at the Harris's new young artists showcase 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
Preston InstaMeet explores one of Winckley Square’s oldest buildings

6 Winckley Square is being restored as luxury apartments Pic: Blog Preston 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

River Ribble in flood at Avenham Park Pic: Lisa Brown 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 […]

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