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.
Liverpool to Preston cocaine gang sentenced after 10-month police investigationA drugs gang moving cocaine between Liverpool and Preston have been jailed after a 10-month long police investigation. Five Preston men have received prison sentences for their part in the […]
4 days ago Preston Girl Guides to mark 100 years with family fun dayPreston’s Fulwood Guide Group unit is celebrating 100 years of service this April. The group plans to celebrate by hosting a family fun day on Sunday 14 April at St […]
1 week ago Fulwood road closures as police deal with Garstang Road crashGarstang Road in Fulwood has been shut due to a crash. Update: A boy is in hospital with head injury after pedestrian hit Preston Police are on the scene along […]
4 weeks ago Man gets appointment after liver screening on Preston Flag MarketA man from Preston got his liver screened at the Flag Market last month after three hospital cancellations and an incorrect referral. Paul Ridyard, of Plungington, had an abdomen ultrasound […]
1 month ago Advertisement Advertisement Man charged after laptop, phone and cash stolen from PlungingtonA man has been charged following two burglaries in Preston. They happened in the Plungington area on Sunday February 4 and Saturday February 10. Items including a laptop, phone and […]
1 month ago Good Samaritan helps rescue driver after car crashed into lamppost in PlungingtonA Preston woman helped to rescue a driver involved in a crash on Plungington Road on Wednesday last week. 62-year-old Deborah Walklate, who has lived in Preston for more than […]
2 months ago Preston charity launches year-long 90th anniversary celebrationDeputy Mayor Phil Crowe was the guest of honour at Caritas Care’s Launch Luncheon as the local charity began a year of celebrations to mark its 90th anniversary. Since its […]
2 months ago Firefighters cut driver from car in Plungington Road crashFirefighters cut one driver free from a crash in Plungington Road during Wednesday (24 January) afternoon. Crews from Preston and Bamber Bridge were called to the stretch of Plungington Road […]
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