Preston Local News
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Armed police swoop as drink-driver caught and motorists fined in crackdown
Police say more surprise operations are planned in the coming days - and drivers 'won’t know about it until it happens'
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Boy and girl arrested for attempted murder after teen stabbed in Preston
The 15-year-old's remain in custody as the police investigation continues
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Police appeal for wanted man who absconded from Lancashire prison FOUR MONTHS ago
Luke Huston absconded from HMP Kirkham on November 29
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Six-figure revamp to bring 'run-down' Longridge pub back to life after closure
"It will be unrecognisable when it opens"
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Lancashire businesses who didn't pay staff the minimum wage named
13 employers have now been named and shamed, and made to repay thousands to their staff
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They were very confident about their business - until 'friendly strangers' slapped on handcuffs
A total of 16 people were arrested with drugs, cash and weapons seized
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Lancashire 'mum on the run' who boasted about benefits abroad jailed after return to UK
Ellis Matthews had previously spent months in a Thai immigration prison before being deported
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Police launch CCTV appeal after 'vulnerable man' attacked at Preston Bus Station
Detectives are asking for the public's help to identify this man
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Odeon Preston issues statement on future after self-storage plans unveiled
The 10-screen cinema has been in operation since 1990
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Boy, 15, stabbed in 'dispute' between Preston youths as police issue update
It is the latest in a 'growing number' of assaults involving youths using a knife in the area over the past few weeks
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Parking ban planned near Royal Preston Hospital to stop staff leaving cars all day
"It is believed that many of the vehicles currently parking here are owned by hospital staff"
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Drivers caught out as police launch surprise crackdown in two Lancashire towns
'Scores of vehicles' were stopped
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LIVE: Major disruption on Preston trains with replacement buses running - latest updates
Disruption is expected until 5pm with Avanti West Coast, Nortern and TransPennine Express services affected
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Teenager stabbed in Preston as police ramp up stop search powers and patrols
A Section 60 order has been issued covering a large area of the city
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Preston man jailed after his obscene comments uncovered disturbing online activities
Carl Barnes has been sentenced to 30 months in prison
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Retail park in Preston to reach full occupancy with 24-hour gym
Queens Shopping Park opened 10 years ago
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Disgraced cop disposed of phone after call from anti-corruption team
Samarah Kamal admitted perverting the course of justice
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Government to spend £15.2m on flood defences to protect 5,000 Preston homes
The risk of flooding in Clitheroe is also being tackled
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Man suffered permanent scar after brawl in the conservatory at Penwortham pub
Two men have avoided jail for their roles in the fight at the Fleece
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Nearly 200 taxis inspected and 12 suspended amid police crack down
A man who was not a taxi driver was also arrested during the checks
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Apartments for vulnerable adults to be built on land next to Preston church
Permission has been granted
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Tragedy as body of man in his 20s pulled from water at Preston Docks
Police do not believe the man’s death is suspicious
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Major search operation at Preston Docks amid 'concern for welfare' report
Underwater search experts and firefighters are supporting police
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Preston boy has condition so rare he is the only one in UK
Just 25 cases have been identified in the world
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'Call 999' if you see this wanted man as police launch hunt
Jake Bertram is from Blackpool but has links to South Ribble, Chorley, Preston, Fleetwood, Morecambe and Lancaster
