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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.

Watch final Courtaulds history project documentary

The building was torn down in the 1980s A documentary charting the history of Preston’s Courtaulds factory has been released. Made by Gary Cunliffe the 48-minutes film is the culmination of a project to gather the memories of […]

11 years ago
Preston man wanted after robbery in Fulwood

Usman Sajid is wanted by Lancashire Police   A Fishwick man is being sought by police for a robbery in Fulwood. Usman Sajid, 34, formerly of Cromford Walk, is on the run and Lancashire Police are warning […]

11 years ago
Man in hospital after firing crossbow on Preston motorway

A man is in a stable condition at Royal Preston Hospital after suffering a serious head injury when firing a crossbow. The incident happened around 3.30am on Tuesday on the […]

11 years ago
Financial advice roadshow returns to St Matthews

Money Matters Roadshow returns to the St Matthew’s Ward. The Citizenzone bus will be at Acregate Club and Ribble Lodge car parks to help local residents with money advice. They […]

11 years ago
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Affordable homes scheme in Preston gets approval

The Tetrad Factory in Fishwick A £5m development plan for 51 new affordable homes on a former Preston mill site has been given the nod. Preston City Council recently approved building on the 2.8-acre site […]

11 years ago
Celebration of former Courtaulds factory event planned

Tea break in the former Courtaulds factory An event to celebrate those who worked at the former Courtaulds factory takes place on Saturday. Celebrating Courtaulds is part of a project delving into the history of what was […]

11 years ago
Nature walk to take in Preston parks and reserves

A seven mile stroll taking in two nature reserves takes place on midsummers eve. The route takes in two local nature reserves including Fishwick and biological sites in the south […]

11 years ago
Europa Delikatesy granted permission to sell alcohol

cans of beer A new supermarket on Ribbleton Lane has been granted a premises licence. More than 130 objections were received for the plan for Europea Delikatesy to sell booze from 8am to […]

11 years ago
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