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.
Conservative councillors riled by Preston City Council ‘giving away’ development landConservative councillors are accusing Preston City Council of ‘giving away’ prime development land in the city. Six plots of land scattered across Preston are to be handed over to the […]
8 years ago Ribbleton affordable homes close to Morrisons due for approvalMore affordable homes could be built in Ribbleton as plans for derelict land near a supermarket look set to be approved. Councillors are being urged to accept proposals for 35 […]
8 years ago Fishwick dog attack: Liam Hewitson funeral fundraiser set upMore than £3,00 has been raised for the funeral of Fishwick dog attack victim Liam Hewitson. The 22-year-old died after suffering an epileptic fit at his home in Dundonald Street […]
8 years ago People power clears Guild Wheel route blocked after floodingA section of the Guild Wheel covered by debris from the Boxing Day floods has been cleared by cycling volunteers. Members of the Ribble Valley Cycling club gathered on Saturday […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Opinion: Reflecting on the legacy of councillor Tom BurnsI can’t believe it’s almost two years since the death of my good friend and fellow Councillor Tom Burns. I was sat in a Neighbourhood Planning meeting in the YMCA […]
8 years ago Watch as Guild Wheel flood damage is revealed in headcam footageFootage showing the damage caused to a section of the Guild Wheel has been released. Keen Preston cyclist Stephen Melling has been out on his bike during Saturday morning around […]
8 years ago Fishwick dog attack: Family release tribute to Liam HewitsonThe family of a Preston man who died in a dog attack have paid tribute. Liam Hewitson, 22, suffered from an epileptic fit when he was attacked by his dog […]
8 years ago Fishwick dog attack: Man who died is named as Liam HewitsonThe Fishwick man who died in a dog attack on New Year’s Day has been named. Liam Hewitson, 22, has been named locally as the victim He is thought to have […]
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