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.
Arrests made in ‘stop and search’ operation following Fishwick stabbingOfficers investigating a stabbing in Fishwick searched 55 people and 15 vehicles under a section 60 order which was in force last night. Between 6pm and 6am, two people were […]
5 years ago Police running stop and search in large part of Preston after Fishwick stabbingA swathe of Preston is to see extensive police patrols throughout Monday evening. Preston Police have issued a stop and search order – a Section 60 – covering Fishwick, St […]
5 years ago Teenage boy stabbed in Fishwick knife attackA teenager has been left with wounds to his arm, hand, leg and ankle after a stabbing in Fishwick. The 14-year-old was targeted by three men who have been arrested. […]
5 years ago Roller World is closing down this weekendPreston’s only indoor roller rink has announced it is closing. Roller World opened in Campbell Street in July and has been popular with children and families. But in a shock […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Homes on former St Joseph’s Social Club due for approvalWhat was the site of a former social club is to be built on. St Joseph’s Social Club in Cemetery Road, St Matthews, was demolished in recent years. Jigsaw Homes […]
5 years ago Police are looking for this man after burglary plotPolice want to speak to Miguel Di Palma, 21 in connection with conspiracy to commit burglary and theft offences. Update: Police say Di Palma was arrested during Sunday (3 March) […]
5 years ago Dental surgery plans to open in London RoadPlans have been submitted for a new dentists’ surgery in London Road. Custom Dental, based in Liverpool, have applied for permission to change the use of the premises, on the […]
5 years ago Mercure Preston deal saves the Samlesbury HotelA hotel on the outskirts of Preston has been saved from standing empty. Mercure, part of the Accor brand of hotels, is the new name for the Samlesbury Hotel. The […]
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