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 local elections 2023 candidates confirmedPreston City Council Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 4 May. Below is a full list of everyone seeking election across the 16 wards. Don’t forget – you will […]
1 year ago Preston-based inclusive rugby team celebrate fifth anniversaryPreston-based Typhoons RUFC – Lancashire’s first inclusive rugby team – celebrated their fifth anniversary in January. Typhoons RUFC, established in 2018, was set up with the goal of attracting more […]
1 year ago Garstang law firm renews Preston Grasshoppers sponsorshipA Garstang law firm will provide ‘significant’ funds to local rugby union team Preston Grasshoppers as part of a new sponsorship deal with the club. Garstang firm Harrison Drury Solicitors […]
2 years ago Preston Grasshoppers rugby director steps down due to ‘personal reasons’Preston Grasshoppers’ rugby director Gareth Dyer has informed the club he is to step away from his role due to personal reasons. The club thanked Gareth for his ‘huge contribution’ […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New private dentist opening in FulwoodA Fulwood dentist taking on new patients has invited residents to a launch event next week for a chance to win dentistry and cash prizes. On Saturday, 18 June, from […]
2 years ago Fulwood’s The Ginger Bistro named ‘Best Café Bistro’ in EnglandA Fulwood bistro team has celebrated after the Food Awards 2022 named it both the ‘Best Café Bistro’ in the North West and the best in England. The awards coordinators […]
2 years ago Labour holds majority as first all-female ward elected at Preston local elections 2022The Preston City Council local elections took place yesterday (Thursday 5 May) with Labour holding 11 out of the 17 seats available. There was no change elsewhere as the Conservative […]
2 years ago Preston Opera returns with performance of CarmenPreston Opera will be putting on its first performance since June 2019. The company will be performing Bizet’s Carmen at Fulwood Academy from Thursday 2nd June until Saturday 4th June. […]
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