News and information about the Garrison area of Preston, Lancashire. Part of the district of Fulwood the area includes Preston’s barracks and lots of new housing to the Eastern edge of the city.
Sir Tom Finney Way set for five-hour daytime closures for eight daysMajor roadworks are due to shut a road close to a busy Fulwood junction during the daytime for eight days. Lancashire County Council is carrying out resurfacing works on Sir […]
2 months ago Four Fulwood homes targeted in burglary spreeFour properties in Fulwood were targeted in a spate of burglaries during Saturday evening. Preston Police say they are investigating after the burglaries – which Blog Preston understands took place […]
2 months ago Fulwood Barracks ‘stranded vehicle’ saw Watling Street Road closedA key road through Fulwood was closed for part of Monday (23 September) evening. It followed a low-loading army vehicle becoming stuck outside the Barracks in Watling Street Road. Preston […]
4 months ago Fulwood and Ribbleton residents awoken by ‘loud bang’ at 2amA mystery explosion sound has been captured on doorbell camera footage. Fulwood and Ribbleton residents were awoken shortly before 2am on Thursday (29 August). A loud bang was heard across […]
5 months agoThe most and least expensive roads in Fulwood over the last five years can be revealed. Land Registry data since 2019 has been analysed by estate agents Property Solvers to […]
6 months ago Preston City Council local election results 2024 – Tory leader stands down, Labour’s Ashton Park woes and Lib Dems bounceThe departing Tory opposition group leader on Preston City Council has called for a general election after her group suffered heavy losses at the local polls. Sue Whittam was speaking […]
9 months ago Urgent repairs needed to road in Fulwood trigger Saturday morning closureA major road on the border of Fulwood and Deepdale is due to be shut for urgent repairs on Saturday morning. Lancashire County Council is closing Sir Tom Finney Way […]
9 months ago Watling Street Road junction roadworks set to see major disruptionThere is set to be three weeks of roadworks on Watling Street Road from Monday (18 March). The work is to upgrade traffic lights at the Watling Street junction with […]
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