Fishergate bomb: Preston man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life

Preston City Centre

The city centre includes the administrative and main shopping areas of the city. The city’s law courts are found here, police station, town hall and of course Preston Bus Station. The electoral ward is known as Town Centre despite the change to city status.

A Preston man has been arrested in connection with an incendiary device left in the Fishergate Shopping Centre. The 27-year-old is being held in custody of suspicion of arson with […]

8 years ago How much each year is UCLan worth to Preston and the North West?

A new report has uncovered how much the Preston-based University of Central Lancashire is worth to the city and the North West. The university is one of the largest employers […]

8 years ago George Banks Jewellers in Fishergate listed for sale

A former jewellers shop building is on the market after closing its doors. George Banks Jewellers, on the corner of Fishergate and Cannon Street, traded for the final time in […]

8 years ago Are this year’s Preston Christmas Lights the best yet?

Preston’s Christmas Lights appear to have been a quiet success this year. Instagram has been chocful of Prestonians sharing the twinkling blue lights down Fishergate and beyond. Preston’s Business Improvement […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Fishergate bomb: Fishergate Shopping Centre managers thank customers for their patience

Managers at the Fishergate Shopping Centre have thanked customers for their patience following Thursday’s bomb incident. The shopping centre in Preston was evacuated after a small explosive device was found […]

8 years ago Fishergate bomb: CCTV image of man released in connection with device found in shopping centre

Police have released footage of a man they believe has information about the bomb found in the Fishergate Shopping Centre. The shopping centre remains closed as the bomb squad and Preston […]

8 years ago Fishergate bomb: Device went off in shopping centre toilets

An explosive device was found in the Fishergate Shopping Centre mens toilets in Preston. Preston Police said the small device went off and could have caused injury. The bomb squad […]

8 years ago Fishergate bomb: Army bomb squad remain on the scene

The Fishergate Shopping Centre has been closed since 9am on Thursday after a suspicious device went off in a bin. Preston Police have placed an exclusion zone around the centre, […]

8 years ago Most Discussed