Gang armed with hammer and machete raid Deepdale shop

Fishwick

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.

A newsagents in Preston has been raided by three men carrying a hammer and a machete. McColls in Harewood Road, Deepdale, was targeted during Monday (22 April) evening. Preston Police […]

5 years ago Flood defences plan for Frenchwood and Fishwick to be shown

Flood defence proposals for Frenchwood and Fishwick are to be displayed this week. The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session to show how they want to protect the area […]

5 years ago Body found by police in Meadow Street

The body of a woman was found in Preston during Saturday morning. Preston Police confirmed they were called to Meadow Street. A woman’s body was found in the street at […]

5 years ago New mini-supermarket planned off Ribbleton Lane

A new small-scale supermarket is planned in the St Matthews area. Plans have gone in to change a former storage unit off Ribbleton Lane into a new store. The unit […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Former Fishwick Golf Club course becoming a hotspot for motorbike nuisance

Fishwick Golf Club stands empty following its closure in November last year. With no sign of the site off Glenluce Drive being redeveloped or brought back as a golf club […]

5 years ago Fire at former golf club in Preston

Firefighters have been dealing with a fire near an abandoned golf club in Preston. Black smoke was seen billowing from a building close to the former Fishwick Hall Golf Club […]

5 years ago Public warned not to approach man wanted for New Hall Lane burglary

A man is wanted after an armed gang broke into a flat off New Hall Lane. Update: Police say Frankie Dwyer has now been arrested during Thursday (11 April) evening […]

5 years ago Fishwick to see new toddler play area built

A new toddler playground is coming to Fishwick. Land off Fishwick Road has been earmarked to see more than £30,000 spent on it. A multi-use games area is currently on […]

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