Two cars set alight in arson at HMP Preston

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.

HMP Preston Pic: Tony Worrall An arson investigation has begun after two cars were set alight near Preston Prison. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent one fire crew from Preston […]

6 years ago New care home plan for empty Deepdale building

The former care home in Fletcher Road on the left Pic: Google A former alcohol dependency care home in Deepdale is to be brought back into use as a new […]

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6 years ago Neighbour raises alarm as pensioner found to have fallen within Preston home

Acregate Lane Pic: Google Police forced their way into the home of a pensioner during Saturday morning to rescue an elderly man who had fallen. A concerned neighbour raised the […]

6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Wacky World releases CCTV pictures after break-in

Picture released by Wacky World following the break-in An inflatable adventure park in Preston has been appealing for help after it was broken into. CCTV pictures of two men have […]

6 years ago New restaurant to open in Ribbleton Avenue

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6 years ago New Hall Lane garage reopens and now has in-store Greggs

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6 years ago Preston Trampower appoints contractor to build Deepdale test line

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