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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.

Woman rescued after car flips during Aqueduct Street collision

The vehicle on its side in Aqueduct Street Pic: Garry Cook The 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 day

The Eldon pub Pic: Tony Worrall The 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
Van fire closes roads in Ashton-on-Ribble

The flames coming from the van in Roebuck Street Pic: Danny Gallagher The 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 area

Moor Hall Street in the Plungington area Pic: Google Moor 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
Advertisement Advertisement Break-in at shop in the Plungington area

Crystals store in Ripon Street Pic: Google Crystals 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 city

English Martyr's is the first School of Sanctuary Pic: Google English 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 […]

6 years ago
Body found at house in the Plungington area

The police cordon in Emmanuel Street Pic: Adam Dunkley The police cordon in Emmanuel Street Pic: Adam Dunkley A road in the Plungington area has been sealed off after a man’s body was found. Emergency services have been at […]

6 years ago
This Preston primary school is most inspirational in the North West

The Eldon Primary team with award sponsors Milk Education The Eldon Primary team with award sponsors Milk Education A Preston school has been crowned as the most inspirational primary school in the North West. Eldon Primary School in Eldon […]

6 years ago
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