Could Acregate pub become a new Muslim school for the Blind?

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.

A Preston pub which has stood empty for five years could become a new school for blind Muslim children. The Acregate on New Hall Lane, St Matthews, has seen plans […]

9 years ago Historic plan: Fishwick and St Matthews residents vote in local referendum

Part of Preston has seen more than 1,000 of its residents vote for a new neighbourhood plan. Fishwick and St Matthews residents came out to vote for the adoption of […]

9 years ago Talking ****: Four Preston roads declared dog fouling zones as Preston City Council acts on Blog Preston reader comments

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 Advertisement Advertisement 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 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 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 […]

9 years ago Most Discussed