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BMW seized after driver caught travelling 74mph in 30mph zone in Preston

The seized BMW A BMW was seized by police after the driver was caught travelling more than double the speed limit. Police seized the vehicle and reported the driver for multiple offences after […]

2 weeks ago
Dealer who set up lab at home earning £9,000 per month has funeral paid for by taxpayer

A drug dealer who set up his own lab at home to rake in £9,000 a month had his funeral at least partly paid for by the taxpayer, it can […]

3 weeks ago
Crash on M6 leads to reports of threats being made with an axe in aftermath

The M6 at junction 34 A crash on the M6 resulted in the people involved reportedly being threatened with an axe. Police were called to reports of a crash between a silver Toyota Land Cruiser […]

3 weeks ago
Investigation underway after five-dog grave discovered by member of the public

The site of the grave near Greenhalgh An investigation has been launched after the remains of five dogs in various states of decomposition were discovered on a country lane close to Kirkham. A member of the public […]

3 weeks ago
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Man taken to hospital after assault in pub toilet in Church Street

Police were called to Hogarths in Church Street on Monday afternoon Pic: Google A man was attacked in a pub toilet in Preston city centre. Preston Police were called to reports of an assault at Hogarths in Church Street. Officers were called around […]

3 weeks ago
Man in his 70s dies after Chorley crash after he was initially thought to have suffered minor injuries

The junction of Charnock Street and Lyons Lane in Chorley A man has died after being involved in a crash where he was initially thought to have suffered minor injuries. Police were called to the scene of a crash between […]

3 weeks ago
Work to refurbish Bobby the Iron Horse leads to false alarm calls to police

Work at Bobby the Iron Horse Work to refurbish a recognisable South Ribble sculpture led to false alarm calls by well-intentioned and protective members of the public. Bobby the Iron Horse sits at the roundabout connecting […]

3 weeks ago
Plungington woman who was banned from city centre shops jailed for Boots thefts

Nikki Rogers Pic: Preston Police A prolific shoplifter has been returned to prison after breaching rules stopping her entering city centre stores. Nikki Rogers, 37, of Ripon Street, Plungington, was arrested on Saturday 22 February. […]

3 weeks ago
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