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.
Ribbleton affordable homes could be built near Morrisons supermarketA plot of new affordable homes could be built in Ribbleton close to the Morrisons supermarket. MCI Developments has tabled plans for former industrial land between the supermarket and the […]
8 years ago Refugee crisis: Preston can and should do more says St Matthews councillorA Preston councillor is calling on the government to do more to help take in refugees. St Matthews councillor Roy Leeming has tabled a motion at the next full council […]
9 years ago Waverley Park revamp could see major investment in Fishwick green spaceRibbleton and Fishwick residents are being urged to give their views on plans for Waverley Park. Known locally as Ribbleton Park there’s proposals for a refurbished childrens play area, redesigned […]
9 years ago What did the former Preston Greyhound Stadium and Russia have in common?A strange question, if ever there was one but there is a definite answer and that is the world-famous Horse Riding Cossacks. Many Prestonians will recall the former greyhound racing […]
9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Woman in hospital after New Hall Lane collisionAn elderly woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a collision with a taxi. The 62-year-old was injured when she was crossing New Hall Lane. She was hit […]
9 years ago Supermarket plan for Perry’s site in Blackpool RoadA new supermarket could be built off Blackpool Road as part of the plan for a car showroom. Perry’s motor village is set to relocate to a new Bluebell Way […]
9 years ago New Hall Lane revamp: Date set for initial decision by Lancashire County CouncilThe next step in New Hall Lane’s proposed £1million revamp has been set. Lancashire County Council is preparing to pump money into the road – often branded an eyesore – […]
9 years ago Mulbury Homes set to win approval for third mill development in St MatthewsMore affordable homes in the St Matthews area look set to be given the go ahead. Mulbury Homes has applied for the final stage in converting former mills into housing. […]
9 years ago Most Discussed