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.
NHS jobs fair at The Sahara Project secures dozens of jobsDozens of people who attended a jobs fair at a Preston community centre have secured roles in the local NHS in the year since the event was staged. Thirty-three posts […]
12 months ago Preston local elections 2023 candidates confirmedPreston City Council Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 4 May. Below is a full list of everyone seeking election across the 16 wards. Don’t forget – you will […]
12 months ago Machete seized in New Hall Lane from 17-year-old boyPreston Police have arrested a teenager after a machete was discovered during a stop and search in Preston. Officers from Preston Task Force spotted a group acting suspiciously on New […]
1 year ago Arrests made following Moor Park motorcycle nuisanceTwo people have been arrested following reports of motorcyclists riding on pavements and causing nuisance in Preston. The first call came in around 1.40pm, on Monday 13 February, when it […]
1 year ago Advertisement Advertisement Four fire engines battle house fire off New Hall LaneFirefighters have been battling a house blaze in the St Matthews area. The fire happened earlier today (Tuesday 7 February) in Stefano Road off New Hall Lane. Four fire engines […]
1 year ago Cannabis farm discovered in terraced house in St Matthew’sPreston Police have discovered a cannabis farm in the St Matthew’s area. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team located and dismantled the farm following concerns raised from the community. The […]
1 year ago Preston woman charged after Christmas presents stolen from elderly manA Preston woman has been charged after a man in his 90s was victim of a distraction burglary in the St Matthews area last month. Christmas presents were stolen from […]
1 year ago Former doctors surgery in Ribbleton could turn into new shops and flatsPlans to convert a former doctors surgery in Ribbleton into new shops and flats have been submitted to Preston City Council. The proposal in 215-217 Ribbleton Lane, seeks for change […]
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