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St Matthews
News and information about the area of St Matthews, which is closely linked with the area of Fishwick. It has a particularly active local residents group who are helping to shape the future of the area.
Road in Deepdale shut as van crash dislodges telegraph pole
A road through part of Deepdale has been closed after a crash. Preston Police are on the scene in Deepdale Mill Street. The incident is close to the Quwwat ul […]
Two Preston men involved in running an illicit tip and fly-tipping in the city have been given community orders. An investigation by the Environment Agency into Finney Skeffington Ltd (FSL) […]
A crash has caused part of New Hall Lane to be closed by police. The stretch between the junctions of Adelaide Street and Mercer Street has been shut this evening […]
A step on moving forward a tram line for the city has taken place over the weekend. Preston Trampower has been making designs for utilising a section of the old […]
Work is continuing on the New Hall Lane bus lane as signs and road markings have gone down and up on and alongside the road. Lancashire County Council say no […]
A chicken factory in Deepdale which has been breaking operating rules for more than a decade has applied for delivery timing restrictions removed. The Gafoor Pure Halal factory in Fletcher […]
Three new murals are to be painted in the Fishwick and St Matthews area of the city this year. Preston artist Shawn Sharpe has secured funding for his new Big […]
A Preston councillor has criticised the lack of police presence in their ward in the wake of a terrifying attack. Councillor Suleman Sarwar of St Matthews ward stated he has […]
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- Inside The Plungington as it re-opens after huge makeover
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- Crews fight overnight fire at home in Cottam with police asking people to avoid the area
- Woman in her 70s hurt during attempted robbery at Preston Bus Station
- New Animate food and drink hall remains on track despite sister operator going bust
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