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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]