Court Listings for Today·Tuesday, 29th September 2026·50 Cases Listed
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The daily list at Preston Crown Court for Tuesday, 29th September 2026 sets out 50 cases due before the court.
Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30.
Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12.
Members of the public and accredited media representatives are generally permitted to attend these hearings, subject to any reporting restrictions that may be in place.
The case list for Preston Crown Court shows this matter timetabled for 10:00 in court number 12. The person due before the court is ******, William, bearing case reference number 042076726. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:30 in courtroom number 4. The defendant named in this listing is *****, Connor, bearing case reference number 043037823. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
This hearing is set to open at 14:15 in court 1 at the Sessions House building. The listing records the defendant as ******, Benjamin, bearing case reference number 042714723.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:30 in courtroom number 8. The court schedule names ********, Lee in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 042439326. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
This hearing is set to open at 10:30 in court 9. Named on today's list for this case is *********, Sinead, bearing case reference number 041311826. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
This matter joins the day's list at 12:00 in courtroom number 1 at the Sessions House building. This hearing concerns *******, Jacob, bearing case reference number 20260010.
This hearing is set to open at 14:15 in court 1 at the Sessions House building. Appearing before the court in this matter is *******, Stuart, bearing case reference number 042636026. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:30 in courtroom number 1. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Kirsty, bearing case reference number 042805424. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 3. The person due before the court is ********, Connor, bearing case reference number 042371120.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:30 in courtroom number 8. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Josh, bearing case reference number 042059926. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
This hearing is set to open at 14:15 in court 1 at the Sessions House building. The listing records the defendant as *****, Tommy, bearing case reference number 030096824. The Crown Court hears serious criminal cases as well as appeals against decisions of the magistrates' courts.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:30 in courtroom number 3. The court schedule names ************, Rohan in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 042371120.
This hearing is set to open at 14:30 in court 9. Named on today's list for this case is ********, Steven, bearing case reference number 042405526. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:30 in courtroom number 8. This hearing concerns *******, Callum, bearing case reference number 043034525. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
This hearing is set to open at 10:30 in court 9. Appearing before the court in this matter is *****, Dominik, bearing case reference number 042945324.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:00 in courtroom number 1. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Dillon, bearing case reference number 041807726. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
This hearing is set to open at 14:15 in court 1 at the Sessions House building. The person due before the court is *****, Joseph, bearing case reference number 030096824. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 9. The defendant named in this listing is ********, Robert, bearing case reference number 042186326.
This hearing is set to open at 10:30 in court 9. The listing records the defendant as ********, Steven, bearing case reference number 041150126. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:30 in courtroom number 9. The court schedule names ********, Steven in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 041254526. Judges in the Crown Court pass sentence in line with guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 2. Named on today's list for this case is ******, Stephen, bearing case reference number 030088223.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:00 in courtroom number 9. This hearing concerns ********, Steven, bearing case reference number 041571326. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
This hearing is set to open at 09:00 in court 3. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Matthew, bearing case reference number 042371120. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:00 in courtroom number 7. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Ian, bearing case reference number 042576326.
This hearing is set to open at 10:30 in court 9. The person due before the court is *****, Jason, bearing case reference number 042856325. The Crown Court hears serious criminal cases as well as appeals against decisions of the magistrates' courts.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:15 in courtroom number 1 at the Sessions House building. The defendant named in this listing is ******, John, bearing case reference number 044288324. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
This hearing is set to open at 11:30 in court 10. The listing records the defendant as *****, Biniyam, bearing case reference number 041391726.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:00 in courtroom number 9. The court schedule names ********, Steven in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 041122926. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 8. Named on today's list for this case is ***********, Darren, bearing case reference number 042989626. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:30 in courtroom number 12. This hearing concerns ****, Michael, bearing case reference number 041979326.
This hearing is set to open at 14:00 in court 12. Appearing before the court in this matter is ****, Michael, bearing case reference number 042008626. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 9. The individual answering to this matter is *********, James, bearing case reference number 043333326. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
This hearing is set to open at 15:30 in court 1. The person due before the court is **********, Jimmar, bearing case reference number 041204123.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:00 in courtroom number 3. The defendant named in this listing is *******, Waqas, bearing case reference number 041763426. Judges in the Crown Court pass sentence in line with guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 3. The listing records the defendant as ******, Kelly, bearing case reference number 042371120. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:30 in courtroom number 10. The court schedule names **********, Connor in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 042568825.
This hearing is set to open at 09:30 in court 3. Named on today's list for this case is ********, Cian, bearing case reference number 042371120. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:00 in courtroom number 10. This hearing concerns *******, Brent, bearing case reference number 043953324. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
This hearing is set to open at 15:30 in court 9. Appearing before the court in this matter is *****, Dawn, bearing case reference number 041688126.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:30 in courtroom number 8. The individual answering to this matter is *****, Tommy-lee. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
Preston Crown Court is scheduled to hear a case at 14:15 today, with the matter assigned to courtroom 1 at the Sessions House building. The person due before the court is **********, Carter, bearing case reference number 030096824. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:30 in courtroom number 8. The defendant named in this listing is ************, Stephen, bearing case reference number 042519026.
This hearing is set to open at 14:00 in court 9. The listing records the defendant as ********, David, bearing case reference number 042194822. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:00 in courtroom number 9. The court schedule names *****, Sergejs in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 041529426. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
This hearing is set to open at 09:00 in court 12. Named on today's list for this case is ****, Babar, bearing case reference number 042849626.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:30 in courtroom number 9. This hearing concerns ******, Mohammed, bearing case reference number 043838224. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
This hearing is set to open at 10:30 in court 8. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Matthew, bearing case reference number 042358025. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:00 in courtroom number 1. The individual answering to this matter is *********, Thomas, bearing case reference number 043573224.
This hearing is set to open at 14:15 in court 1 at the Sessions House building. The person due before the court is ****, Stephen, bearing case reference number 041984924. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:00 in courtroom number 9. The defendant named in this listing is ******, Katie, bearing case reference number 042186326. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
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Preston Crown Court is one of the busiest Crown Court centres in the North West of England, hearing serious criminal cases across two historic sites in the heart of Preston, Lancashire. This page provides daily updated Preston Crown Court listings, including scheduled hearings, courtroom allocations, case references, and defendant information for all proceedings taking place today. Whether you are a legal professional, a journalist, a defendant, or a member of the public, you can use this page to check what cases are being heard at Preston Crown Court right now.
All listings are sourced from the Xhibit digital court display system used by HMCTS and are refreshed throughout the day. Court schedules may change at short notice, so it is advisable to confirm arrangements with the court office before travelling, particularly for afternoon sessions.
Preston Crown Court operates as a first-tier court centre, meaning it handles the full range of Crown Court work, from murder and manslaughter to large-scale fraud, sexual offences, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and complex conspiracy cases. As a first-tier centre, it also serves as a venue for High Court civil trials and is staffed by both Circuit Judges and visiting High Court Judges. The court sits across two buildings in the city centre — the Preston Combined Court Centre on Ring Way and the historic Sessions House on Lancaster Road.
The Sessions House is a Grade II* listed Edwardian Baroque courthouse on Harris Street and Lancaster Road, designed by Manchester architect Henry Littler. The foundation stone was laid on 2 February 1900 by Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, and the building was completed in 1903. Built in sandstone ashlar, the interior features richly decorated courtrooms with pilastered panelling, a panelled library with ornamental swags, and a magistrates' cloakroom furnished in Purbeck marble. The Sessions House served as the sole Crown Court venue in Preston until the mid-1980s and continues to host crown court and family court hearings today.
Opened in 1996, the Preston Combined Court Centre was designed by Alistair Sutherland of Austin-Smith:Lord architects. It was built on the site of the former Saul Street Public Baths to accommodate the growing volume of criminal, civil, and family cases in the Preston area. The combined court centre houses the majority of crown court and county court proceedings and features modern facilities including video conferencing equipment, consultation rooms, hearing loops, and full disabled access.
Preston Crown Court has presided over several high-profile criminal trials. In February 2013, Dale Cregan was tried and convicted at Preston for the murders of PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone. In May 2014, broadcaster Stuart Hall was convicted of indecent assault charges at the court. In August 2021, seven men were found guilty at Preston Crown Court for the murder of Aya Hachem in Blackburn. The court regularly handles complex multi-defendant trials and cases transferred from other Lancashire courts.
Both court buildings are located in Preston city centre within walking distance of Preston railway station, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Combined Court Centre on Ring Way and a 5-minute walk from the Sessions House on Lancaster Road. Preston station is served by frequent trains on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston, Manchester, Liverpool, Lancaster, and Carlisle, as well as local services from Blackpool, Blackburn, and Burnley.
By bus, multiple services stop near the Preston Bus Station, which is directly opposite the Sessions House. Local bus routes operated by Stagecoach and Preston Bus connect the court to surrounding areas including Fulwood, Ribbleton, Ashton-on-Ribble, and Leyland.
There is no dedicated parking at either court building. Limited disabled parking is available at the Combined Court Centre on a first-come, first-served basis. The nearest public car parks are Upper Lawson Street Car Park (PR1 2RJ), Walker Street Car Park (PR1 2RQ), Saul Street Car Park (PR1 2QU), and the Bus Station Car Park on Carlisle Street (PR1 1DJ). Court users are advised to use public transport where possible, particularly during peak hours.
As a first-tier Crown Court centre, Preston handles indictable-only offences that must be tried before a judge and jury. These include murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, rape and serious sexual offences, grievous bodily harm with intent, armed robbery, kidnapping, large-scale drug supply and importation, serious fraud and financial crime, arson, and firearms offences. The court also hears either-way offences committed to the Crown Court from Preston Magistrates' Court and other magistrates' courts across Lancashire, as well as appeals against conviction or sentence from the magistrates' courts.
Today's Preston Crown Court listings are published at the top of this page and are updated throughout the day. Each listing shows the hearing time, courtroom number, building location, case reference, and defendant name. You can also check the court display screens in person at either the Combined Court Centre or Sessions House.
Yes. Crown Court hearings in England and Wales are generally open to the public. You can sit in the public gallery to observe proceedings. However, some hearings may have reporting restrictions in place, and the presiding judge has the authority to clear the public gallery in certain circumstances. Security screening is in operation at all entrances, so allow extra time on arrival.
Most morning hearings at Preston Crown Court are listed from 9:00am, with further sessions at 10:00am, 10:30am, and 11:00am. Afternoon hearings typically begin at 2:00pm or 2:30pm. The court usually sits from 10:00am to 4:30pm, with a break for lunch around 1:00pm.
For general crown court enquiries, call 01772 844 700 between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. For listing queries, email listing.preston.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk. For pre-trial matters, email pretrial.preston.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk. The national contact centre for civil and family court enquiries can be reached on 0300 123 5577.
There is no public parking at either court building. The nearest car parks are Upper Lawson Street (PR1 2RJ), Walker Street (PR1 2RQ), Saul Street (PR1 2QU), and the Bus Station Car Park on Carlisle Street (PR1 1DJ). Limited disabled parking spaces are available at the Combined Court Centre.