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Man rushed to hospital after serious crash in Fulwood

Police at the scene of the crash in Fulwood A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in Fulwood, police have confirmed. Police were called to the scene of a crash on Garstang Road at around 8.40am […]

2 months ago
Plain clothes police officers tackled London Road gunman to the ground

Police cordon in London Road during Tuesday morning while the scene was being searched Pic: Blog Preston Two plain clothes police officers tackled the London Road gunman to the ground after a chase, it has been revealed. British Transport Police shared in a thread on X how […]

2 months ago
London Road gun shot incident sees man detained under Mental Health Act

The scene in London Road during Tuesday as police investigated the scene Pic: Blog Preston A man arrested following the firing of blanks from a gun in the London Road area on Tuesday morning. Preston Police said a 42-year-old man who was arrested on Tuesday […]

2 months ago
New scheme to teach children about policing in South Ribble

South Ribble policing team with the primary school children. Pic: Lancashire Police South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing team have launched a new initiative to teach school children about policing. Officers will engage with primary school children in South Ribble to deliver an engaging […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police investigating after member of public claims assault at Chorley Council meeting

A still from the video of the incident at Chorley Council Police are investigating after a member of the public claimed she was assaulted during a Chorley Council meeting – by an elected councillor. The authority’s annual budget debate had already […]

2 months ago
Stolen motorbike used for anti-social behaviour found poorly stashed on Guild Wheel

The bike found along the Guild Wheel. A stolen bike that was then taken on to be involved in anti-social behaviour has been found poorly stashed, police have said. The bike was found on Tuesday (February 27) […]

2 months ago
New Detective Superintendent for Preston and South Ribble

Mark Howarth-Oates is the man responsible for investigations in Preston and surrounding area Pic: Lancashire Police Lancashire Police’s South Division have welcomed a new Detective Superintendent. Detective Superintendent Mark Haworth-Oates will be responsible for investigations across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and Lancashire. Mark has worked in […]

2 months ago
Emaciated dog named ‘Moana’ found in Moor Nook by RSPCA

The stray dog has been named Moana Pic: RSPCA Preston An emaciated dog was found in Moor Nook by the RSPCA after a call from a concerned member of the public. The female pocket bully was found with cropped ears […]

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