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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.

Four roads in Preston have been turned into crackdown areas to stop dog fouling in the city. Brackenbury Road, Ripon Street, Roebuck Street and Geoffrey Street are being targeted by Preston […]

9 years ago Preston dog owner fined £220 for failing to clear up dog poo

A St Matthews man has been fined £220 for letting his dog foul across the pavements of the city. Harkdesh Modashia of Chatsworth Street, Preston, pleaded guilty to dog control […]

9 years ago Fishwick couple taken to hospital after chip pan blaze

A Fishwick couple have been taken to hospital after a chip pan fire. Crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house on Mercer Street around 9.15pm […]

9 years ago Gafoor Halal chicken processing plant to be allowed extension

A chicken processing plant is to expand in Preston. Gafoor Pure Halal Ltd applied to add a three storey extension to its factory on Fletcher Road. The firm has received […]

9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston City Wrestling training academy up for approval in St Matthews

A wrestling academy is set to open in Preston as planning officers recommend it for approval. Preston City Wrestling had lodged plans to change an industrial unit on St Marys […]

9 years ago Fire crews called to Centenary Mill after clothes caught fire on heater

Fire crews in Preston attended a a flat on New Hall Lane after the owner left clothes drying on radiators. Four fire engines were called to Centenary Mill just before […]

9 years ago Concerns raised about Deafway’s plans for three bedsits

A Preston charity which helps deaf people in the city is applying to create three bedsits at its Fishwick headquarters. Deafway wants to convert part of its buildings “for three […]

9 years ago Preston foodbanks get funding boost ahead of Christmas

Two Preston foodbanks have received funding from the county council. Sahara and the Community Gateway Association have received £8,000 and £10,000 respectively. In the run up to Christmas the demand […]

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