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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 drop Hesketh Arms licensing change objection

The Hesketh Arms saw a major revamp in the last few months Police have removed their objection to a Preston pub’s licensing change. The Hesketh Arms, owned by Marston’s, had applied, as part of an application to Preston City Council, to remove […]

5 years ago
Fishwick pupil wins competition to name new £3m nursing home

A new specialist nursing home will be known as Ribble View after a naming competition with Fishwick Primary School pupils. Specialist nursing care provider Exemplar Health Care worked with the […]

5 years ago
Police challenge Hesketh Arms glassware change bid

The Hesketh Arms saw a major revamp in the last few months A Preston pub wanting to change a rule about the type of glass it uses faces objections from the police. Marston’s have applied to Preston City Council to remove a […]

5 years ago
Tributes paid and farewell to popular biker Shane I’Anson

A much loved Preston biker has been laid to rest after he died on December 28. A procession of motorcycles accompanied the coffin as Shane I’Anson took his final journey […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Final pick up for biker Shane I’Anson

Most people make their final journey in a hearse, some choose a horse drawn carriage and a few even opt for a Harley Davidson. But for Preston biker Shane I’Anson, […]

5 years ago
Memories of St Joseph’s Social Club as new homes planned

St Joseph's Social Club in 1977 Pic: Dez Gunson More than 40 new affordable homes could be built on the former site of St Joseph’s Social Club. A planning application has been submitted for the 44 new energy efficient […]

5 years ago
New Hall Lane drug dealer found with cocaine is jailed

Sami Raza A drug dealer who was caught after a police chase down New Hall Lane has been jailed. Sami Raza was found in possession of a large rock of white powder […]

5 years ago
Fire in Deepdale at commercial units sees 90 firefighters tackle it

The fire as viewed in North Road Pic: Izy Ahmed The fire as viewed in North Road Pic: Izy Ahmed A huge fire has more than 90 firefighters working at the scene in Deepdale to control it. The fire in […]

5 years ago
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