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.
Burger joint that started in South London gets ‘great response’ from Preston communityA Preston burger joint says it has had a great response from the local community since opening earlier this year. Smacks Hamburgers in New Hall Lane offers freshly ground burgers […]
1 year ago Missing Fishwick rapist who fled to Thailand receives eight-year sentenceA Preston rapist who failed to attend court after fleeing to Thailand to escape justice received an eight-year sentence yesterday. Michael Foster, 35, formerly of Fishwick Parade, Preston, raped his […]
1 year ago Police appeal after Samlesbury crash close to M6 junctionLancashire Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage after a collision in Samlesbury which has left a man with serious injuries. Police officers were called to the eastbound […]
1 year ago PC Karen Graham recognised for her outstanding contribution to Lancashire PoliceA Preston Police Constable is among thirty-three people to have been recognised for her outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police at the Chief Constable’s Commendations evening. On Tuesday 18 October, PC […]
1 year ago Advertisement Advertisement New Indian takeaway opens in St MatthewsA chef of eight years has opened his own eatery in St Matthews, fulfilling his ambition. Mr Ahmed has opened Lahori Xpress, a Desi cuisine takeaway offering a range of […]
1 year ago Preston housing association invites tenants to have their say on keeping rents affordableCommunity Gateway Association (CGA) tenants are encouraged to have their say in a campaign called The Big Conversation. In response to rising costs, Preston’s largest social landlord will have to […]
1 year ago Man arrested after hunting knife threat in FishwickA man has been arrested after threatening a member of the public with a large hunting knife in Fishwick. The incident happened in Nevett Street on Friday (7 October). The […]
1 year ago Safer Streets Fund to focus on Avenham and New Hall LanePreston City Council has released a report requesting to accept the Safer Streets Fund Grant from the Home Office which will assist in preventing crime and disorder, substance misuse, re-offending […]
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