News and information about the area of St Matthews, which is closely linked with the area of Fishwick. It has a particularly active local residents group who are helping to shape the future of the area.
Longridge and South Ribble are not included in the Preston local lockdownAfter the announcement today of a government enforced local lockdown from midnight, many people in and around Preston are concerned about whether the lockdown will affect their household. The local […]
4 years ago Fishwick foodbank running weekend fruit and veg marketA Fishwick foodbank is running a weekend fruit and veg market. The Preston Community Hub Foodbank in Samuel Street launched in April to help vulnerable people affected by Covid-19. The […]
4 years ago Pensioner injured while aboard a bus in New Hall LanePolice are appealing for information after an elderly man fell and suffered serious injuries while on a bus in Preston last week. The man, aged in his 80s, was taken […]
4 years ago Man suffers ‘life changing’ injury in New Hall Lane machete attackA man has suffered a life changing leg injury after being attacked with a machete in New Hall Lane. Police were called the scene shortly before 11am yesterday (Saturday) to […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New Hall Lane cordoned off after ‘altercation’An area of New Hall Lane has been cordoned off after an altercation in the street earlier today: Officers were called to an area close to the junction of Skeffington […]
4 years ago Police appeal for CCTV footage after arrest made for vehicle crime off Miller RoadPolice have stepped up patrols in Ribbleton after vehicle break-ins. A man was arrested in Tennyson Mill Court in connection with vehicle crime. Preston Police said the housing estate, off […]
4 years ago Coronavirus deaths revealed by postcode as confirmed Covid-19 deaths rise to 71 in Preston and South RibbleThe number of confirmed deaths from Coronavirus in each district of Preston and South Ribble has been revealed. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show a total of […]
4 years ago Drugs seized in Deepdale raidDrugs have been seized from an address in Basil Street, Deepdale. Officers from Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a drugs warrant at the address this morning (Wednesday 13 November). After […]
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