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 yearsThey 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 planResidents 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 LaneFirefighters 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 SchoolThe 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 agoPart 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 LaneThere 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 takeawayNew 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 fireA 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 […]
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