Former Tetrad factory site to be home to new affordable apartment block

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.

Retirement flats are to be created on the site of a former Preston factory. Mulbury Homes has applied for permission to create a three-storey block of 70 apartments on land […]

9 years ago Climbing festival returns to West View Leisure Centre

A climbing festival for young people comes to Preston on Saturday and Sunday. The Youth Climbing Festival takes place at the West View Leisure Centre climbing wall. Children of all […]

9 years ago Ribbleton residents asked for their views on Waverley Park revamp

A park in Ribbleton is due to have a facelift. Friends of Fishwick and St Matthews are running a questionnaire for local residents to give their views on what should […]

9 years ago Preston City Wrestling lodge plans to create a training studio

A former industrial unit in Preston could become a training ground for the wrestling superstars of tomorrow. What was Amini Spices on St Marys Street in St Matthews has been […]

9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Taxis targeted in Deepdale as police hunt car break-in thief

Police are hunting a man after a number of car break-ins during Saturday and Sunday. Three taxis in the Deepdale area were targeted in the St George’s Road and Castleton […]

9 years ago Ribbleton newsagent to be converted into new home

A former newsagents in Ribbleton is to become new housing. What used to be Yousaf General Store on the corner of Cemetery Road and Skeffington Road has plans lodged. Owner […]

10 years ago Referendum called on Fishwick and St Matthew’s local plan

A referendum is to be held in 2015 in two areas of Preston as residents vote on its future. Fishwick and St Matthew’s are to go to the polls to […]

10 years ago Halal chicken processing plant in St Matthews plans major expansion

A major expansion of a chicken processing plant in Preston has been tabled. The Gafoor Pure Halal plant would add a 5,000 square metre three story extension to its Fletcher […]

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