Latest news for Preston, Lancashire. Covering the city and surrounding area this has the latest crime, traffic and travel, politics and other big news affecting the city of Preston.
Illegal cigarettes seized after Ribbleton shop raidMore than 600 packets of contraband cigarettes have been confiscated from a stockroom of a shop in Ribbleton. Trading Standards officers from Lancashire County Council inspected the premises along with […]
5 years ago Dawn raids in Preston see gang arrested on drugs and sex offences chargesRaids against organised crime gangs have taken place across Preston during Wednesday (27 March). Six men aged between 18 and 31 were arrested during the dawn raids in Ribbleton, Fishwick, […]
5 years ago What can be done about empty shops in Preston city centre?Preston’s number of empty shops in its city centre is running higher than the national average. A new report commissioned by Preston City Council shows the impact out-of-town shopping centres […]
5 years ago Avenham homeowners left with ‘one communal bin’ due to council safety fearsBin collections in a road near Avenham Park have been restricted. Homeowners in Bank Parade must now use a ‘communal bin’ because of issues with bin wagons being able to […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Resurfacing work to close Sharoe Green Lane at Royal Preston HospitalDrivers heading near Royal Preston Hospital are being warned of delays as roadworks begin. Sharoe Green Lane from its junction with Garstang Road to where it meets Green Drive is […]
5 years ago Smoke seen coming from KFC at Preston DocksA fire has broken out a fast-food restaurant at Preston Docks. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has four crews at KFC in Port Way. Crews were called around 8.30pm on […]
5 years ago Lower Penwortham and Broadgate stop and search zone in force by policeA large area of Penwortham and part of Broadgate has been placed on lockdown by police. South Ribble Police have issued a Section 60 order for stop and search powers. […]
5 years ago Penwortham ‘melee’ in Liverpool Road broken up by policeTwo off-duty police officers broke up what has been described as a ‘melee’ in Penwortham during Tuesday afternoon. Around 3.45pm in Liverpool Road a fight broke out between 12 people […]
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