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 homePolice 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 MatthewsA 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 LanePreston 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 roadworksTwo 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 fundraiserA 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 progressingWork 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 fundingParts 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 closureThe 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 […]
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