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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 Preston man who ran a secret waste disposal operation from his flat in Havelock Court, Plungington, has been jailed for 14 weeks. Another man who used his services to […]

5 years ago Arson investigation after bins set alight behind Plungington Road shop

An arson investigation has been launched after a fire during the early hours of Monday (13 May) morning in Plungington Road. Preston Fire Station sent two crews to the car […]

5 years ago Review: How the The Moorbrook is getting it right for pizza and pints

An outwardly unassuming pub on North Road in Preston isn’t a place where out-of-towners might expect to find an authentic selection of wood-fired pizzas. However, Prestonians have discovered that The […]

5 years ago Play about Lancashire life in the words of Lancastrians is coming to Preston

A new play is using the words of people from Lancashire to capture the essence of life in the county. From three teenagers in Lancaster dreaming of the big city, […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston pub The Moorbrook named as CAMRA’s pub of the year

A Preston pub which is a haven for ale drinkers has been named as the city’s Pub of the Year. Voted on by members of the Campaign for Real Ale […]

5 years ago Lytham Road closure to continue as bridge works hit by further delay

Lytham Road will remain closed until May after further delays to the maintenance work. Network Rail closed the road at the end of February to carry out essential repairs to […]

5 years ago Plungington Gin Festival is returning for a third sizzling summer

A rapidly growing gin festival is returning to the city this summer. The Plungington Hotel’s garden is to host what they say is the city’s largest gin festival. Run by […]

5 years ago Plungington 24-hour off licence allowed to keep its licence with stricter conditions

A 24-hour off licence in Plungington has been allowed to carry on trading – but the premises supervisor has been removed from his post. Price Check in Plungington Road was […]

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