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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.

Pictures show what firefighters faced tackling Penwortham house fire

Another view of the house on fire Pic: Gavin Seed Pictures show the fireball that emerged from a Penwortham home that has been left gutted by fire. The property in Bramble Court, off Kingswood Drive, faces demolition after a fire […]

7 years ago
Penwortham family home left fire-ravaged as neighbours tell of explosions

The family home in Bramble Court may need to be demolished Pic: Amanda Leadley A Penwortham family had a lucky escape when their smoke alarm got them out of bed while they conservatory was ablaze. Neighbours have told of how they were awoken by […]

7 years ago
Delayed Broughton Bypass sees new underpass put in place

Helms Farm Underpass being put into position The delayed Broughton Bypass has seen some major work take place during this month. Helms Farms Underpass is what engineers have been getting into place for the route which will […]

7 years ago
Penwortham teenager has bike taken in robbery

Factory Lane in Penwortham Pic: Google A teenager has been robbed while cycling on his bike in Penwortham. The 12-year-old boy was making his way on his bike along Factory Lane around 7pm on Wednesday 26 […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ribbleton man jailed for trying to smuggle drugs into prison with a drone

Renelle David Carlisle was found acting suspiciously near the prison in Warrington A Preston man who attempted to fly drugs into a prison using a drone has been jailed for three years. Renelle David Carlisle of Chestnut Crescent, Ribbleton, was stopped by […]

7 years ago
Fire crews remain on scene as Penwortham home destroyed

Bramble Court Pic: Google Fire crews remain on the scene after a house fire in Penwortham. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service scrambled crews from Bamber Bridge and Penwortham to the property in Bramble Court, […]

7 years ago
Fishergate bus lane fines and new road rules come into force

One of the new signs about the change in layout at Fishergate as you leave the station Pic: Tony Worrall New signs have begun appearing as the plan to solve congestion in Preston city centre begins. Lancashire County Council unveiled its eight-point plan for Fishergate and the surrounding roads – […]

7 years ago
Police visit nail bars, car washes and takeaways in Preston modern slavery crackdown

Police visiting premises in Preston during immigration checks Nail bars, car washes and takeaways have been visited by police officers in a crackdown on people trafficking. Lancashire Police’s modern slavery operation saw 47 foreign nationals spoken to across […]

7 years ago
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