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.
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 […]
6 years ago Woman rescued after car flips during Aqueduct Street collisionThe vehicle on its side in Aqueduct Street Pic: Garry Cook Firefighters rescued a woman after she became trapped in her car following a crash. Two crews from Preston Fire […]
6 years ago Eldon pub turning purple for epilepsy fundraiser dayThe Eldon pub Pic: Tony Worrall A charity fundraiser is being held at the Eldon Pub, Plungington, on Saturday (24 March), to help raise awareness of epilepsy. The event, which […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Van fire closes roads in Ashton-on-RibbleThe flames coming from the van in Roebuck Street Pic: Darren Gallagher Firefighters rushed to Roebuck Street in Ashton-on-Ribble during Monday afternoon to put out a van fire. Lancashire Fire […]
6 years ago Police discover man’s body in house in Plungington areaMoor Hall Street in the Plungington area Pic: Google A man was found dead at a house in Preston during Monday evening. Preston Police have confirmed they were called to […]
6 years ago Break-in at shop in the Plungington areaCrystals store in Ripon Street Pic: Google A Preston shop was broken into during the early hours of Christmas Eve. Crystals convenience store in Ripon Street, close to the Garstang […]
6 years ago A Preston primary school is the first School of Sanctuary in the cityEnglish Martyr’s is the first School of Sanctuary Pic: Google A primary school in Preston is to be recognised for having a ‘culture of acceptance and support’. Lancashire’s first Schools […]
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