Menu

Crime

This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.

Cannabis farms raided across Deepdale, Ribbleton, Ashton-on-Ribble, Plungington and Lostock Hall

Police forcing their way into a property suspected of being involved in cannabis production Pic: Preston Police Seven properties across Preston and South Ribble were raided by police in drugs raids linked to cannabis farms. Police say they seized more than 1,300 cannabis plants during the raids […]

2 weeks ago
St George’s Shopping Centre evacuated after threats made over social media

Police in Preston city centre on 6 March. Credit: Blog Preston A shopping centre in Preston was briefly evacuated this morning after threats were made over social media. Police were called to St George’s Shopping Centre at 9.16am (6 March) after […]

2 weeks ago
Woman tells of petrifying attack by XL Bully and frustration at police response

The XL Bully, left, was roaming free along with a second, smaller, dog Pic: Blog Preston A woman who was attacked by a banned breed dog has told of the ‘petrifying moments’ it came towards her. Ewa says she was walking along the other side of […]

2 weeks ago
Dog owners urged to act responsibly after lamb fatally attacked near Garstang

Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets on leads around livestock after a lamb was killed in a suspected dog attack at Barnacre, near Garstang. Lancashire Police is […]

2 weeks ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Group of men seen chasing each other with weapons in Eaves Lane in Chorley

Lancashire Police are appealing for information after reports of threatening behaviour in Chorley. Officers were called to Eaves Lane, close to Moss Close just after 5pm on Tuesday 4 March. […]

2 weeks ago
XL Bully dog put down after woman bitten in Larches

Thurnham Road in Larches Pic: Google A banned breed dog has been put down after an attack in Larches. Police were called to Thurnham Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, on Tuesday 25 February. A woman in her 40s had […]

2 weeks ago
On the run sex offender arrested in Preston

A police vehicle An on the run sex offender has been arrested in Preston after spending nearly a month evading authorities. Preston Police were appealing for information to help find Adam Garner-Jones who […]

2 weeks ago
Man arrested after police chase in Fletcher Road

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after a short police chase in Deepdale on Tuesday evening. The driver of the Kia Creed was using his mobile phone whilst driving on […]

2 weeks ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Preston in pictures Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - Miller Arcade 250104 1Animate PrestonAnimate PrestonPreston Market at nightPreston Bus StationPreston [Listed Building Grade II] - St Pauls Church 241214 2FishergatePreston - Fishergate 241214 View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails