Menu

preston crown court

Dad beaten with metal pole in his own home in front of teenage son

Wayne Baines and Jack Williams A man suffered serious and significant injuries during a brutal attack in his own home that was witnessed by his teenage son. Two men, who were involved in an attack […]

5 days ago
Five more jailed for their role in cocaine supply network after ‘complex covert investigation’

Left to right, top: Liam Davies, Samuel Higgins. Bottom: James Miller, John Bench, Wayne Welburn A further five people have been sent to prison for their involvement in a cocaine supply gang which was uncovered by Lancashire Police. It follows the sentencing last month of […]

6 days ago
‘Complex covert investigation’ leads to seven Preston drug gang members being sentenced

Seven members of a drugs gang who were involved in transporting cocaine into Preston and then distributing it have been given prison sentences totalling nearly 50 years. Lancashire Police’s Serious […]

3 weeks ago
Preston man jailed for sexually assaulting boy and making indecent images

Malcolm Hutchinson pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offences Pic: Preston Police A Deepdale man has been jailed for assaulting a child and taking indecent photographs of him. Malcolm Hutchinson, 64, has been jailed for nine years. He was caught after police […]

2 months ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Cowardly thug kicked pregnant partner as she lay terrified on the floor during brutal attack

Mugshot of Anthony Higgins A cowardly thug kicked his pregnant partner in the back and stomach as she lay crying on the floor during a savage attack. Anthony Higgins, from Chorley, also strangled the […]

2 months ago
Cottam man found hiding in a bush by police is jailed for Leyland burglaries

David Lunt has been jailed for a string of offences in Leyland Pic: South Ribble Police A burglar who was found hiding in a bush following a string of break-ins has been jailed. South Ribble Police were called to the Caton Lane and Lancaster Lane areas […]

3 months ago
Burglar targeted student accommodation buildings and businesses across Preston

Wesley Holden A burglar who targeted businesses and student accommodation buildings in Preston has been jailed. Wesley Holden stole bags, cash, games consoles and bank cards from numerous properties in the city […]

3 months ago
Man held a bow and arrow to older man’s head in his own home in appalling Christmas attack

Jacob Gill A man held a bow and arrow to an older man’s head and told him he was going to kill him in a shocking attack last Christmas. Police were called […]

3 months ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Preston in pictures Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 7 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 6 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 8 East Cliff 241109Sentinel Shunter Ribble Rail Sentinel 33027 Jim MartinThe Old Taxi Rank, Preston Bus StationPreston Market at night. View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails