Family ‘shaken to the core’ after Preston dad murdered by his son

Deepdale

News and information on Deepdale in Preston, Lancashire. An area of the city known mainly for football as it is home to Deepdale the ground where Preston North End play. But it is also home to many residents in rows of tightly packed terraced housing.

A man has been jailed for life for murdering his father in Preston. Austin Duckworth, who did not appear in the dock at Preston Crown Court today (16 April), was […]

2 days ago Preston Caribbean Carnival granted funding for 50th anniversary event in May

Preston Caribbean Carnival has been granted funding for the 50th anniversary event taking place this year. Organisers say they are planning an event bigger and better than ever before to […]

2 days ago Preston local elections 2024 digest: Labour release campaign video, Trade union candidates and Ashton Park battle

All the candidates standing for election to Preston City Council were confirmed this week, but that’s not the only local elections news out there. Here’s a digest of some stories […]

4 days ago Man murdered his own father with repeated blows to the head

A Preston man callously told his father he better phone an ambulance after breaking into his home and repeatedly punching him in the head. Although the victim was able to […]

6 days ago Advertisement Advertisement The Smile Dental Clinic on the move in Deepdale and opening in Fulwood

The Smile Dental Clinic has closed its doors, it has been announced. It was no April Fool for dental patients in Deepdale as they received emails detailing their dentist in […]

6 days ago Preston Workoutathon at Deepdale raises more than £4,000

Preston’s tenth annual Workoutathon has raised over £4,300 for Rainbow Hub, a Mawdesley-based charity which helps improve the lives of children with disabilities. Last month the charity fundraiser saw over […]

2 weeks ago Man who went on burglary spree across Frenchwood, Deepdale and Broadgate jailed

A man who went on a spree of burglaries over the course of three days has been jailed. Dale Thomason was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to eight years and […]

3 weeks ago Preston supermarket opening hours for Easter Bank Holiday 2024

Easter Bank Holiday weekend is just a few days away and you might use this time to spend time with those closest to you. Whether this is making a Sunday […]

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