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.
Old St Mary’s school building set to become flatsThe old St Mary’s school building in St Mary’s Street, off New Hall Lane, could be converted into 14 flats if Preston City Council grants approval. Developers DBR Builders have […]
5 years ago Bin raiders shown on CCTV in Ribbleton LaneCCTV pictures have been released of suspected bin raiders in Ribbleton Lane. Preston City Council posted the pictures of three men taking rubbish bags. The bags were found ripped and […]
5 years ago Gunshots heard in DeepdaleShots have been fired in Deepdale during Friday (1 February) afternoon. Preston Police say they believe it is a targeted incident. Officers were called at 4.40pm to Skeffington Road to […]
5 years ago Woman grabbed in Deepdale side streetPolice are appealing for witnesses after a woman was ‘grabbed’ in Deepdale. The woman was grabbed by the arm around 1.50pm on Wednesday 23 January. The incident took place Lansdeer […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Bus and car in Ribbleton Lane crashTraffic is being held on a route in the St Matthews area of the city due to a crash. A bus and a silver car have collided. The Preston Bus […]
5 years ago UCLan graduate opens art and coffee shop in Ribbleton LaneA new independent art and coffee shop is open in Ribbleton Lane. Gallery D52 is run by artist Suzi Topp, who recently graduated from UCLan with a degree in Fine […]
5 years ago Police drop Hesketh Arms licensing change objectionPolice have removed their objection to a Preston pub’s licensing change. The Hesketh Arms, owned by Marston’s, had applied, as part of an application to Preston City Council, to remove […]
5 years ago Police challenge Hesketh Arms glassware change bidA Preston pub wanting to change a rule about the type of glass it uses faces objections from the police. Marston’s have applied to Preston City Council to remove a […]
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