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.
Emergency sewer works shut Plungington RoadThe 23 service is taking a different route Pic: Claire Pendrous One of Preston’s busiest bus services is continuing to be diverted due to a road closure. Update: Plungington Road […]
6 years ago This Preston school has been awarded Primary School of the YearEldon Primary School at the Tes Schools Awards. Pic credit: Tes Schools Awards A Preston primary school has scooped a prestigious national award. Eldon Primary School has won the Primary […]
6 years ago Smoke billows near Blackpool Road from shed fireAinslie Road junction on Blackpool Road Pic: Google A shed fire sent smoke billowing near two main roads in Preston on Wednesday (27 June) afternoon. The fire in Ainslie Road, […]
6 years ago Man and woman in hospital after Ripon Street attackEmergency services in Ripon Street A man and woman are both in hospital and under arrest after an attack in the Plungington area. Preston Police attended reports of an assault […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Hour by hour weather forecast for Preston Caribbean CarnivalPreston Carnival will see brightly coloured processions and outfits on the streets of the city Preston’s Caribbean Carnival is set for perfect weather during Sunday. Returning to the streets around […]
6 years ago Preston Caribbean Carnival road closures confirmedRoad closures for the city’s annual Preston Caribbean Carnival have been confirmed. Preston City Council has announced the parade route for the event which starts and ends in Moor Park. […]
6 years ago Man arrested after death of Preston pensioner in MayInkerman Street Pic: Google Police have tonight arrested a pensioner after a murder inquiry was launched. Bernadette Green, 88, died at her home in Inkerman Street, Ashton-on-Ribble, on Friday 18 […]
6 years ago Gin festival returning to the Plungington HotelThe well-stocked gin bar in the marquee More than 100 gins will be arriving in Preston for the return of a city gin festival. The Plungington Hotel is bringing back […]
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