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.
New Hall Lane restaurant seeks approval for an increase in opening hoursPlans have been submitted to increase the opening hours of the Steakhouse Saloon restaurant in New Hall Lane. A planning application was registered on June 25, 2015 for change of […]
2 years ago Pictures show how Brockholes Brow A59 works are progressingWork on the A59 at Brockholes Brow to stabilise an embankment after a small landslide occurred in March 2021. One lane has been closed since the landslide, but the road […]
2 years ago Care Quality Commission conducts ‘pioneering work’ with Deafway PrestonThe Care Quality Commission has encouraged care home residents who are deaf or hard of hearing to share their healthcare experiences. The CQC is conducting ‘pioneering work’ with Deafway, a […]
2 years ago M6 delays at Junction 31 northbound due to overturned car and trailerAn overturned car and trailer on the M6 at Junction 31 near Preston has delayed traffic after the closure of two lanes and the northbound exit sliproad. The closures will […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston parks awarded Green Flag statusPreston City Council has received a Green Flag Award for Avenham and Miller Parks, Ashton Park, Fishwick Bottoms, Haslam Park, Moor Park and Winckley Square Gardens. Since the Covid-19 pandemic […]
2 years ago Preston secures safer streets fundingParts of Preston City Centre are set to become safer thanks to new Home Office funding. Preston City Council has won a bid of £146,568 in the latest round of […]
2 years ago Off-road biking in Avenham, Broadgate and Fishwick tackled by policePreston Police have been targeting those using off-road bikes illegally in Preston’s Broadgate and Fishwick areas. During Anti-Social Behaviour week officers have been targeting riders illegally using off-road bikes in […]
2 years ago Brockholes Brow diversion routes confirmed ahead of seven-week closureThe A59 at Brockholes Brow will be closed during the summer as work to stabilise an embankment takes place. Access to and from the east of Preston will be impacted […]
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