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HMP Preston inspection finds continued poor living conditions for many men

Inside HMP Preston Pic: HM Inspectorate of Prisons An unannounced inspection of HMP Preston has found living conditions continue to be poor for many of the 680 men there. The inspection by HM Inspectorate of Prisons took place […]

1 year ago
Plans to turn floors above Preston city centre fishing tackle shop into accommodation

Former Ted Carter fishing shop, Church Street. Plans have been submitted to turn the floors above Angling Direct in Church Street into an 18-bed HMO (House in multiple occupation). The proposal seeks to turn the space into […]

3 years ago
Coronavirus outbreak at HMP Preston is causing rise in St Matthew’s infection rate

HMP Preston in Ribbleton Street Pic: Betty Longbottom A coronavirus outbreak in HM Prison Preston has caused a rise in infection rates in St Matthew’s of the city. St Matthew’s recorded 35 Covid cases in the week running […]

4 years ago
Social distancing at HMP Preston ‘poor’ due to overcrowding

HMP Preston. Pic: Tony Worrall HMP Preston is severely overcrowded meaning social distancing is “all but impossible”, according to inspectors. The prison was visited in August by HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspectors to investigate Covid-19 […]

4 years ago
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Post release support to be put in place for Preston prisoners

HMP Preston Pic: Rept0n1x Newly-released prisoners from HMP Preston are to be given help adjusting to life on the outside thanks to a new initiative. Housing association Great Places is to offer post release […]

5 years ago
Two cars set alight in arson at HMP Preston

HMP Preston has been picked to test the substance Pic: Tony Worrall HMP Preston Pic: Tony Worrall An arson investigation has begun after two cars were set alight near Preston Prison. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent one fire crew from Preston […]

7 years ago
Prison officers in Preston to use Pava spray on aggressive inmates

HMP Preston has been picked to test the substance Pic: Tony Worrall HMP Preston has been picked to test the substance Pic: Tony Worrall Preston prison is to trial an ‘incapacity’ spray to deal with aggressive inmates. Ministers say the Pava spray […]

7 years ago
Prisoner found with over £32,000 worth of drugs in cell

Simon Davies and some of the drugs found Simon Davies and some of the drugs found A prisoner has been sentenced after thousands of pounds worth of drugs and mobile phones were found stashed in his cell. Simon […]

7 years ago
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