News and information for the area of Preston, Lancashire known as Fishwick. An area to the South-East of the city it is what you’ll see as you come up the hill from Walton-le-Dale and includes the area known as St Matthews.
Police issue dispersal order for fourth night in Skeffington Road areaA dispersal order is in force in an area of Deepdale for a fourth night in three weeks. Skeffington Road area is subject to a Section 34 order. Preston Police […]
5 years ago Skeffington Road dispersal order in force for third nightPolice are stepping up patrols again around Skeffington Road. A Section 34 dispersal order is in force for a third night this week. It gives police the power to ask […]
5 years ago Flood alerts withdrawn for Preston and LancashireFlood alerts and warnings for Preston have been stood down. The Environment Agency has withdrawn flood alerts which covered the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood warning for […]
5 years ago Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen at PrestonRiver levels are rising on the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood alert is in force from the Environment Agency. Update: During Monday morning all flood alerts and […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New Fishwick care home creating 77 new jobsA new care home due to open in Preston during the Autumn has begun recruiting. Dozens of jobs are to be available at Ribble View. The former St Theresa’s church […]
5 years ago Man airlifted to hospital after falling from height in FishwickEmergency services were called to Fishwick during Wednesday afternoon after an industrial accident. A man had fallen from height while working in Church Avenue, off New Hall Lane. North West […]
5 years ago Thunderstorm pictured as it breaks over Preston during the early hoursPreston was awoken during the early hours by a dazzling thunderstorm. As temperatures reached up to 30 degrees in city and a sweltering night unfolded lightning forked over the city. […]
5 years ago Preston Trams update to be given at public meetingA public meeting takes place during Wednesday evening into the future of a tram line for the city. Preston Trampower is giving Prestonians a chance to hear about their proposals. […]
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