Fishwick to see new toddler play area built

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 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 […]

5 years ago West View Leisure centre restores hoist for disabled swimmers

One of Preston’s leisure centres has put in a new hoist for disabled swimmers after being criticised on a regional news programme. ITV Granada highlighted in February how the hoist […]

5 years ago Drugs and rape gang accused to appear in court after Preston dawn raids

A drugs and rape gang from Preston and Cumbria are due to appear in court. Six men were arrested during dawn raids on Wednesday (27 March) in Longridge, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ribbleton, […]

5 years ago Dawn raids in Preston see gang arrested on drugs and sex offences charges

Raids against organised crime gangs have taken place across Preston during Wednesday (27 March). Six men aged between 18 and 31 were arrested during the dawn raids in Ribbleton, Fishwick, […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Arson investigation after outbuilding burnt down in Fishwick

An arson investigation has been launched after a fire at an outbuilding in Fishwick. Two fire crews were called during Saturday evening to Gaythorn Avenue off Brockholes Brow. Reports came […]

5 years ago New Hall Lane closure sees fire crews rescue man from flat

A major road in Preston has been shut after emergency services had to rescue a man from a flat. Emergency services are clearing up in New Hall Lane following the […]

5 years ago Section 60 order in place following second Fishwick stabbing

A Section 60 order has been put in place in Fishwick after a second teenager was stabbed. Extra police patrols, including mounted, have been in the area to offer reassurance […]

5 years ago Arrests after second stabbing in Fishwick

A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed in Fishwick, making him the second victim of knife crime in the area this month. Police have today arrested seven teenagers after the incident, […]

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