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.
A59 reopens after ‘tragic’ crash at Brockholes BrowEmergency services remain on the scene of a major collision near Preston. The A59 was closed in both directions from around 7pm with police and ambulance on the scene. Motorists reported long […]
8 years ago Farewell Veronica! Listen as St Matthews councillor reflects on 38 yearsShe’s served Preston since 1979 but now one of its most recognisable councillors has decided to call time on her political ambitions. Veronica Afrin, who represents the St Matthews ward, […]
8 years ago New Hall Lane facelift works have start date confirmedNew Hall Lane’s facelift is due to begin from late April as part of a £1m scheme. New pedestrian crossings are to be introduced and Lancashire County Council is promising […]
8 years ago How Fishwick woman was caught running illegal tattoo parlourA woman who ran a tattoo parlour from her kitchen in Fishwick has been fined. Vanessa Filipa Vitorino was found to be carrying out tattooing in unhygienic conditions. Environmental health […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Trampoline park work begins in FishwickA second trampoline park is due to open in Preston by the end of the year. Aysha Gurgee is working on converting a building in Mercer Street, Fishwick, into the […]
8 years ago Spate of break-ins at Preston takeawaysA number of Preston businesses, including takeaways and cafes, have been targeted in the run up to Easter. Preston Police are appealing for city centre firms in particular to be […]
8 years ago Preston trams: Deepdale ‘test line’ plans are lodged once moreA small stretch of the former Longridge to Preston train line may return as a ‘pilot’ for the long-mooted tram system in the city. Preston Trampower has re-tabled its proposals […]
8 years ago Preston off licence to have licence review as Trading Standards allege illegal sales of cigarettesA New Hall Lane off licence is being hauled before licensing chiefs after an investigation by Trading Standards. Officers from Lancashire County Council’s trading standards team claim they have evidence of […]
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