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Fishwick

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 man jailed for burglary, assault and criminal damage

Leroy Allen is wanted by police Leroy Allen was the subject of a social media appeal by police A Preston man has been jailed for a string of offences across the city. Leroy Allen, 31, was […]

6 years ago
New community green space is restored in Fishwick

How Paul's Pad now looks How Paul’s Pad now looks A patch of empty land in Preston has been lovingly restored as a community space. Paul’s Pad, which sits within Fishwick, was transferred to a […]

6 years ago
St Ignatius conservation group raise objections to Penny Street

The land at Penny Street before the pay and display car park was built This land at Penny Street is due to become a pay and display car park ‘A haven for drug dealing and prostitution’ is the fear residents have about proposals for […]

6 years ago
Charity tin taken from fish and chip shop in Fishwick

The CCTV clip shows two men in the fish and chip shop The CCTV clip shows two men in the fish and chip shop A CCTV picture has been released of two men police want to speak to after a charity box […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cost of burial and cremation to rise in Preston

Preston Cemetery in Ribbleton Pic: Stephen Geraghty Preston Cemetery in Ribbleton Pic: Stephen Geraghty The cost of dying in Preston is set to increase from April. Preston City Council has proposed an above-inflation rise on the cost […]

6 years ago
Ninja Adventure Park opening in Preston

Ninja Adventure Park Prepare to tackle the ultimate challenge as a ninja adventure park is set to open near Preston city centre. Featuring two full children’s and adults Ninja courses, […]

6 years ago
Two cars set alight in arson at HMP Preston

HMP Preston has been picked to test the substance Pic: Tony Worrall HMP Preston Pic: Tony Worrall An arson investigation has begun after two cars were set alight near Preston Prison. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent one fire crew from Preston […]

6 years ago
New care home plan for empty Deepdale building

The former care home in Fletcher Road Pic: Google The former care home in Fletcher Road on the left Pic: Google A former alcohol dependency care home in Deepdale is to be brought back into use as a new […]

6 years ago
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