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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.

In pictures: Stunning fireworks at Preston Grasshoppers 2014

The night’s sky across Preston was lit up once against with firework displays from every corner of the city. Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Club hosts one of the largest displays and […]

9 years ago
Eastway Hub supermarket plans thrown out by councillors over traffic fears

The land off Eastway could become a new supermarket and other stores Plans for a new supermarket in Fulwood have been thrown out by councillors during heated scenes at the Town Hall. Five councillors, led by Greyfriars councillor David Hammond, walked out […]

9 years ago
Fulwood Academy floodlights: Residents win reprieve as councillors reject sports pitch plans

The Fulwood Academy pitch in process of being built Residents near Fulwood Academy closed their curtains with a sigh of relief after councillors voted not to allow the school to erect floodlights over sports pitches. The Academy, on Black […]

9 years ago
New Fulwood supermarket plan could go ahead despite threat to derail Ingol redevelopment

The land off Eastway could become a new supermarket and other stores Permission for the first stage of creating a new supermarket in Fulwood looks likely to be granted. Preston City Council planning officials have earmarked a 4,000 square metre supermarket, petrol […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Car overturned on Eastway in Fulwood

Police have closed off part of Eastway in Fulwood heading towards ASDA from Ingol after a crash. Motorists reported seeing an overturned dark blue Ford Focus on the road. The […]

9 years ago
Fulwood residents object to hairdressers plan for bungalow

Marlborough Drive residents say the church and nearby hospital cause parking problems A road already plagued by parking problems from nearby Royal Preston Hospital faces additional pressure from a new hairdressers. Amanda Smith has applied to change one room of 12 Marlborough […]

9 years ago
Fulwood Academy floodlights: Residents face defeat as pitch plan recommended for approval

The Fulwood Academy pitch in process of being built Fulwood residents look set to lose a furious campaign to stop a local school adding floodlights to its outdoor sports pitch. The Fulwood Academy on Black Bull Lane applied for […]

9 years ago
New Fulwood supermarket plan stalled due to highways issues

The land off Eastway could become a new supermarket and other stores A new retail park in Fulwood has been delayed as plans for new roads are worked out. Land off Eastway has plans lodged to create a new 4,000 square metre […]

10 years ago
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