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Police warn owners to keep dogs on leads after lambs killed at Nicky Nook

Nicky Nook A number of lambs were killed in dog attacks at a beauty spot to the north of Preston. Police have been made aware of two separate incidents at Nicky Nook, […]

4 weeks ago
Two-year-old boy has serious injuries after Fulwood crash as police issue appeal

Police presence at Garstang Road at the crossroads with Watling Street Road and Lytham Road Pic: Blog Preston Police have urged anyone who witnessed a crash on Garstang Road in Fulwood to come forward. A two-year-old boy is in hospital after being hit by a car. The crash […]

4 weeks ago
Uninsured car towed away in Fishwick after police pursuit

A uninsured driver was caught by police after they tried to run and hide in Fishwick. Preston Police said two officers noticed a car trying to avoid them. The pursuit […]

4 weeks ago
Trainee Church of England minister jailed for indecent assault on girl under 14 over 30 years ago

Thomas De Lacey A trainee minister indecently assaulted a girl under 14 over 30 years ago – and has now been jailed. Thomas De Lacey, 77, was jailed at Preston Crown Court Sessions […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

4 weeks 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 […]

4 weeks 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 […]

4 weeks 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 […]

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