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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.

‘Shocking and despicable’ – Christmas presents stolen from elderly man in his own home

Lutwidge Avenue Pic: Google Police are appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage after Christmas presents were stolen from an elderly man in his own home. The distraction burglary happened in Lutwidge Avenue in the […]

1 year ago
New Indian takeaway opens in St Matthews

Lahori Xpress A chef of eight years has opened his own eatery in St Matthews, fulfilling his ambition. Mr Ahmed has opened Lahori Xpress, a Desi cuisine takeaway offering a range of […]

1 year ago
Safer Streets Fund to focus on Avenham and New Hall Lane

The funding will improve facilities available for sexual violence recovery services at Base 18 New Hall Lane Pic: Google Maps Preston City Council has released a report requesting to accept the Safer Streets Fund Grant from the Home Office which will assist in preventing crime and disorder, substance misuse, re-offending […]

2 years ago
Brockholes Brow reopens after major roadworks

Two councils have reopened the A59 at Brockholes Brow this morning following six weeks of work combating a small landslide. At 5am (Thursday, 1 September), Lancashire County Council reopened Brockholes […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement In pictures: Preston Community Hub hosts annual Summer Fair fundraiser

A Preston community group welcomed residents to a summer fair last weekend to help raise funds for vital renovation work on its local centre. On Sunday, 21 August, Preston Community […]

2 years ago
Pictures show how Brockholes Brow A59 works are progressing

Work on the A59 at Brockholes Brow to stabilise an embankment after a small landslide occurred in March 2021. One lane has been closed since the landslide, but the road […]

2 years ago
Preston secures safer streets funding

Church Street today Parts of Preston City Centre are set to become safer thanks to new Home Office funding. Preston City Council has won a bid of £146,568 in the latest round of […]

2 years ago
Brockholes Brow diversion routes confirmed ahead of seven-week closure

The A59 at Brockholes Brow will be closed during the summer as work to stabilise an embankment takes place. Access to and from the east of Preston will be impacted […]

2 years ago
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