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Greyfriars

News and information about the Greyfriars area of Preston, Lancashire. One of the electoral wards making up the area known as Fulwood, it has the West Coast Main Line running through its heart and includes the Lightfoot Lane area.

Preston Grasshoppers chief on expanding the appeal of rugby and future of the Fulwood-based club

Hoppers in action in a recent sell-out fixture against Fylde Pic: Mick Craig/Preston Grashoppers Sitting in the entrance hall at Preston Grasshoppers is a piece of rugby history, a yellowing manuscript which notes the founding of one of the country – and the world’s […]

2 months ago
Tributes paid to ‘integral’ part of Preston Grasshoppers following New Year’s Day death

John Crayston Pic: Preston Grasshoppers A former detective who became a mainstay of the city’s rugby club has died. Preston Grasshoppers has released a tribute to John Crayston who died on New Year’s Day. Described […]

2 months ago
Four Fulwood homes targeted in burglary spree

Black Bull Lane was one of the roads which saw burglars strike Pic: Blog Preston Four 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 […]

4 months ago
Preston Grasshoppers firework display details as tickets only available in advance

A previous firework display at Grasshoppers. Tickets are now on sale for Preston Grasshoppers annual fireworks display, bonfire and funfair. The event, which is one of the largest and most popular, returns on Tuesday 5 November […]

6 months ago
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Fulwood house prices show most and least expensive streets in last five years

Nursery Close, off Eastway, has the highest average sale price of the last five years Pic: Google The 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 […]

8 months ago
Lightfoot Lane to see temporary traffic lights until mid-September

Lightfoot Lane at the junction with Wychnor will have temporary lights in place until the end of July Pic: Google One of Fulwood’s busiest routes is set to see temporary traffic lights continue for at least the next two weeks and then at various points until the middle of September. […]

8 months ago
Sponsored: Hopfest 2024 this weekend and we have four pairs of tickets to win

Crowds at Hopfest Pic: Preston Grasshoppers Preston Grasshopper’s annual summer festival Hopfest returns this weekend – and you and a friend could be there. We’re teamed up with Hoppers to give you the chance to win […]

8 months ago
Ribble Valley general election candidates set out why they should earn your vote

Candidates for Ribble Valley Boundary changes mean the Ribble Valley constituency has taken on a very different shape since the last general election. Large parts of northern Preston have now become part of the […]

9 months ago
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