A murder investigation is underway in Longton after the death of a man today (Friday 6 March). Police were called around 3.50am to a report of a serious assault at an address […]

A teenage cyclist suffered critical injuries in a hit and run collision in Longton last night. At 10.39pm on Saturday November 16 the 18-year-old was cycling along Gill Lane towards […]

A hedgehog has had to be put to sleep after it attached to a firework in Longton. The firework was attached to the hedgehog’s head and set off, causing serious […]

Fire crews from across Lancashire were called out on Sunday (24 March) after two women got into difficulty at Longton Marsh, close to the River Ribble. Crews from Penwortham, Tarleton […]

Autumnal months and the build up to Winter proved a popular time with our readers. Back to school, bonfire celebrations and the leading up to Christmas led to many stories […]

Graham Fletcher’s new book is Oleg The Giant A children’s author from Longton has been successful in publishing his latest children’s book. Graham Fletcher released his first ever novel ‘Oleg […]

Luca was left bloodied by the attack Pic: Blog Preston The mother of an 11-year-old boy has spoken out after he was attacked in a Longton park. Luca Brook was […]

The boy in the grey sweater attacks another with a club Police have begun an investigation into a shocking brawl between teenage boys in Longton. The video, shot at Longton […]