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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.

Fishwick friends reunite after over 60 years

They say old friendships never die; this is the case for seven ladies from Preston who have kept in touch after a reunion after leaving school over 60 years ago. […]

11 years ago
Fishwick and St Matthews resident’s views wanted for big plan

Fishwick Bottoms: The nature reserve is one area the Friends mention Residents in Fishwick and St Matthews are being asked for their views on a ground breaking plan. The Friends of Fishwick and St Matthews have prepared a neighbourhood plan for […]

11 years ago
Fire at Hungry Eyes takeaway on New Hall Lane

Fire fighters on the scene at the Hungry Eyes takeaway Firefighters in Preston are tackling a blaze at a takeaway in New Hall Lane. The fire in the ground floor of the Hungry Eyes establishment started at 3.44pm. A crew […]

11 years ago
New homes to be built on site of former Royal Cross School

The site of a former Victorian institute for the deaf could become new housing if plans are approved. The Royal Cross site on Brockholes Brow, Fishwick, has seen a proposal […]

11 years ago
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Notable people of Preston: Sydney Knowles BEM, a Preston born hero

Part two: Sidney in World War II and beyond   The day is September 3rd 1939, World War II has broken out and Sydney Knowles has turned eighteen years of age. […]

11 years ago
In pictures: After the fire at Charcoal Huts on New Hall Lane

Rubbish from the fire strewn across the road There isn’t much sign of the fire that ravaged the takeaway and flat on New Hall Lane on Saturday night. Some damaged property is strewn over a side road but […]

11 years ago
New Hall Lane re-opens after fire at takeaway

The blaze at a takeaway on New Hall Lane in January New Hall Lane was re-opened in the early hours of this morning after a fire at a takeaway and flat. Lancashire Fire and Rescue service were called at 9.41pm on […]

11 years ago
Man treated for smoke inhalation after New Hall Lane fire

A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on New Hall Lane. A crew from Preston Fire Station and an ambulance were called to the flat at […]

11 years ago
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