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 firePictures 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 explosionsA 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 placeThe 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 robberyA 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 droneA 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 destroyedFire 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 forceNew 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 crackdownNail 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 […]
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