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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.

Police appeal after Samlesbury crash close to M6 junction

The incident happened on the A59 Preston New Road Pic: Google Maps Lancashire 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 Police

Chief Constable Chris Rowley A 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
New Indian takeaway opens in St Matthews

Lahori Xpress A 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 […]

2 years ago
Preston housing association invites tenants to have their say on keeping rents affordable

Have your say in 'The Big Conversation' Pic: Community Gateway Association Community 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 […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man arrested after hunting knife threat in Fishwick

Nevett Street Pic: Google A 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 […]

2 years ago
Safer Streets Fund to focus on Avenham and New Hall Lane

The funding will improve facilities available for sexual violence recovery services at Base 18 New Hall Lane Pic: Google Maps Preston 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 […]

2 years ago
Appeal to find missing 18-year-old from Ribbleton

Max Holgate has been missing since Saturday Preston Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 18-year-old from Ribbleton. The police are appealing for help to find Max Holgate who was last seen leaving […]

2 years ago
Brockholes Brow reopens after major roadworks

Two councils have reopened the A59 at Brockholes Brow this morning following six weeks of work combating a small landslide. At 5am (Thursday, 1 September), Lancashire County Council reopened Brockholes […]

2 years ago
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