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Police shut M6 to catch driver who was doing 120mph

Police vehicles close off the M6 Pic: Lancs Police Dog Unit Police vehicles close off the M6 Pic: Lancs Police Dog Unit Emergency services shut the M6 at Preston following a police chase involving speeds of up more than 100mph. A […]

7 years ago
Parking issues to blame for Swarbricks closure claims councillor

Swarbricks has served its final butty Pic: Tony Worrall A cheese toastie from Swarbricks Pic: Tony Worrall A popular Preston sandwich shop’s demise was partly due to ‘over zealous’ parking wardens – according to a councillor in the city […]

7 years ago
Police capture driver doing 105mph in the rain

The car can barely be seen in the rain Pic: LancsRoadPolice 105mph is unacceptable at any time, but in this weather it is ridiculously dangerous and very stupid. Driver straight to court. #ST33 #T2RPU pic.twitter.com/gbgWhjl9Jx — Lancs Road Police (@LancsRoadPolice) July […]

7 years ago
Man jailed for raping Preston woman after night out

Mahmoud is seen watching the woman from the door of a takeaway Mohammed Mukhtar Mahmoud A man who raped a woman after she had enjoyed a night out in Preston city centre has been jailed. Mohammed Mukhtar Mahmoud, 29, was described as […]

7 years ago
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Retirement homes planned off major Penwortham road

St Mary's Church Hall has been bought by developers Pic: Google St Mary’s Church Hall has been bought by developers Pic: Google A mini retirement village is being created in Penwortham. Land off Cop Lane, currently where St Mary’s Church Hall […]

7 years ago
Preston charity volunteer subjected to abuse in city centre shop

Emmaus Preston has taken on the former HMV store Emmaus Preston has taken on the former HMV store Volunteers working at a city centre resale shop to help the homeless have told of a tirade of abuse aimed at […]

7 years ago
David Mellor missing: Police appeal to trace Preston man

David Mellor David Mellor Police are growing concerned for the whereabouts of a man thought to be in Preston or South Ribble. David Mellor has been missing since Sunday (23 July). The […]

7 years ago
There’s a giant robot coming to Preston city centre

The robot stands at eight-foot-tall Pic: Paul Melling The robot stands at eight-foot-tall Pic: Paul Melling Giant footsteps will be heard in Preston city centre in amongst the shoppers. Titan the Robot is returning to the St George’s […]

7 years ago
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