Padel court plans at West View Leisure Centre

St Matthews

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.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing sports looks set for a permanent home at a city leisure centre. Plans have been lodged to redevelop a former outdoor sports pitch at West […]

9 months ago HMP Preston inspection finds continued poor living conditions for many men

An unannounced inspection of HMP Preston has found living conditions continue to be poor for many of the 680 men there. The inspection by HM Inspectorate of Prisons took place […]

10 months ago Ribbleton Lane closure remains in force as United Utilities finish work

A road closure remains in place in Ribbleton Lane as work to repair a burst water main is completed. United Utilities closed the road for emergency repairs close to the […]

10 months ago Ribbleton Lane closed due to burst water main

A burst water main is causing traffic disruption on the edge of Preston city centre this morning. Ribbleton Lane is closed with United Utilities resource on site during Wednesday (21 […]

10 months ago Advertisement Advertisement E-bike rider dies following collision with pedestrian in Ribbleton Lane

An e-bike rider has sadly died following a collision with a pedestrian in Preston. The incident happened shortly after 6pm on Sunday (4 June) at the junction of Skeffington Road […]

11 months ago Ribbleton Lane shut due to crash

Ribbleton Lane has been closed due to a crash. Police have been at the scene at the junction with Skeffington Road this evening (Sunday 4 June). Shortly before 7pm, a […]

11 months ago New cafe and car wash planned for former social club in Ribbleton Lane

A former social club in the shadow of HMP Preston is set for a new lease of life. Plans have been lodged to convert the old Jubilee Club in St […]

11 months ago Preston City Council local elections 2023 full list of results

The Preston City Council local elections took place yesterday (Thursday 4 May) with Labour holding 10 out of the 16 seats available. There was no change elsewhere as the Conservative […]

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