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.
Preston City Council considers future of dozens of alley gates across the cityThe bulk of the alley gates are concentrated in Deepdale, St Matthews, Fishwick, Avenham, Frenchwood, Plungington and Ashton-on-Ribble and were last reviewed in 2020.
6 months ago Looking at air quality in Preston as Council confirms no plans to introduce ULEZPreston City Council says there are no plans to introduce an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the city. ULEZ aims to help improve air quality by reducing the number of […]
7 months ago Police find missing 12-year-old girl DeborahPolice are searching for a missing teenager who has not been seen since early this morning in the St Matthews area of the city. Update: Police said Deborah was found […]
7 months ago Stop and search powers in force in Ribbleton after weapons reportPatrols have been stepped up by police after reports of weapons being carried in Ribbleton. Preston Police said the stop and search powers – a Section 60 – had been […]
7 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Deafway granted Brockholes Brow revamp permissionNew specialist accommodation in Preston for profoundly deaf people will reduce their risk of isolation and ensure they are cared for by people who understand their needs. That was the […]
7 months ago Lane closures on M6 at Junction 31 cause major southbound delaysMotorists on the M6 and M55 at Preston are experiencing major delays during Friday evening. National Highways North West say a broken down vehicle on the M6 southbound between J32 […]
8 months ago Former social club near HMP Preston to become cafe and car washA disused social club in Preston is to be turned into a café and car wash after getting the green light from planning officials. Part of the former Jubilee Club […]
8 months ago New Hall Lane shops raided with illegal cigarettes, vapes and alcohol seizedRaids along New Hall Lane uncovered more than 20,000 counterfeit cigarettes. Two shops were raided and officers from Lancashire County Council’s trading standards team uncovered the stashes of illicit cigarettes […]
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