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.
Ribbleton Lane closed due to burst water main
A burst water main is causing traffic disruption on the edge of Preston city centre this morning. Ribbleton Lane is closed with United Utilities resource on site during Wednesday (21 […]
An e-bike rider has sadly died following a collision with a pedestrian in Preston. The incident happened shortly after 6pm on Sunday (4 June) at the junction of Skeffington Road […]
Ribbleton Lane has been closed due to a crash. Police have been at the scene at the junction with Skeffington Road this evening (Sunday 4 June). Shortly before 7pm, a […]
A supermarket in New Hall Lane has been fined after being caught selling ciagrettes to children and stocking counterfeit goods. Polish Market, at 117-119 New Hall Lane, Fishwick, was targeted […]
Motorists who ignored a red X matrix sign on the motorway are expected to face action from Preston Police. Two crashes caused Bank Holiday Monday (29 May) gridlock on both […]
A former social club in the shadow of HMP Preston is set for a new lease of life. Plans have been lodged to convert the old Jubilee Club in St […]
The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Yakub Patel as its 695th Mayor for 2023/4, a position that dates back to 1327. Councillor Patel served as Deputy Mayor throughout […]
Two people have been charged following thefts from cash machines in Chorley and Preston. One ATM theft was reported to police on Friday 5 May and occurred at a premises […]