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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.

After the announcement today of a government enforced local lockdown from midnight, many people in and around Preston are concerned about whether the lockdown will affect their household. The local […]

1 month ago Greyfriars councillor comes out as they call for Preston to embrace diversity

Daniel Gregg, a Liberal Democrat councillor in Greyfriars, Preston, has come out as non-binary and is calling for the city to embrace its trans and ethnic minority communities. They came […]

2 months ago Fulwood close shares how their street’s bond has grown stronger during lockdown

Line dancing, scarecrow festivals and social distancing BBQs are just some of the ways this Fulwood street has been making it through the lockdown. Marston Moor, off Lansdown Hill, is […]

4 months ago Harris Park in Fulwood sees plans lodged for 69 new homes and nine apartments

A former orphanage owned by Preston’s multi-millionaire Yousuf Bhailok could become a new housing development. Harris Park, off Garstang Road, Fulwood, is currently a gated set of luxury houses within […]

4 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston councillor stands down to become a doctor

A Preston councillor is standing down to join to front line efforts in the coronavirus pandemic. Councillor Ian Donnell is stepping down from representing Preston Rural East. Now a qualified […]

4 months ago Swarm of wasps takes over Fulwood family’s back garden

A Fulwood family had to retreat from their garden after a swarm of wasps appeared. Chris Hart said he could hear a buzzing sound growing louder while they werre out […]

5 months ago New takeaway planned in Fulwood on Black Bull Lane

A new takeaway is planned for a former bike shop in Fulwood. Fulwood Cycles has been closed for more than 18 months in Black Bull Lane. Now Ibrahim Sanibal has […]

5 months ago Fulwood singer serenades the city during lockdown

A Preston singer brought joy to Fulwood during a sunny Sunday afternoon. Residents were serenaded by Stephen Bayliss just off Garstang Road, Fulwood. The singer, who goes by the name […]

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