Illegal vapes and cigarettes found stuffed inside hidden ceiling compartment at Plungington shop

Plungington

News and information about the area of Plungington in Preston, Lancashire. Known locally as “Plungie” the area runs in a strip alongside Plungington Road which is one of the main student housing areas in the city.

A hidden compartment inside a city shop was found to be hiding more than £2,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes. Preston Police have released footage following the raids in […]

5 days ago Plungington assault investigation sees man pictured in police appeal

Police are searching for a man in connection with an assault in Plungington. CCTV pictures have been released of a man walking a dog on the patch of land between […]

6 days ago Plungington immigration police raids as arrests made and illegal tobacco and vapes seized

Emergency services and enforcement officers were in Plungington Road throughout Wednesday morning and lunchtime carrying out raids. Badged as a ‘day of action’ several shops were visited with illegal goods […]

1 week ago Three Sisters Roastery expanding with new Fulwood coffee shop

A coffee shop is set to open in Garstang Road, Fulwood. Three Sisters Roastery, who already operate in Penwortham, is set to open “soon” in Fulwood, Preston. The coffee shop, […]

2 weeks ago

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

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

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. […]

2 weeks ago Arrest made as Fulwood hotel rape investigation continues

An arrest has been made as an investigation into a rape at a hotel in Fulwood continues. Preston Police were called to the property in Garstang Road at 4.25am on […]

3 weeks ago Investigation underway into unexplained death after man’s body found on bench at 6am in Preston

An investigation is underway after the body of a man was found on a public bench in Preston. Police were called to Plungington Road, at the junction with Aqueduct Street, […]

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