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St Matthews

News and information about the area of St Matthews, which is closely linked with the area of Fishwick. It has a particularly active local residents group who are helping to shape the future of the area.

Uninsured car towed away in Fishwick after police pursuit

A uninsured driver was caught by police after they tried to run and hide in Fishwick. Preston Police said two officers noticed a car trying to avoid them. The pursuit […]

4 weeks ago
Review: Visit this Preston eatery if you please for the best mac and cheese

Munch Box mac and cheese This week’s choice of eatery review was mainly down to a delayed hospital appointment at Fulwood Hall, the Liverpool v Southampton match, and an inability to think on or off […]

4 weeks ago
Indian restaurant The Biryani Box opens in New Hall Lane

A new Indian restaurant called The Biryani Box is opening in New Hall Lane. The new establishment opened on Tuesday 20 February at 448 New Hall Lane close to the […]

1 month ago
Police uncover four cannabis farms across Fishwick and St Matthews

Four cannabis farms have been raided by police across the St Matthews and Fishwick areas of the city. Preston Police released details of more than 300 cannabis plants which have […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Disabled man left unable to shop when new Preston Tesco opened without mobility scooters

The new Tesco superstore in Blackpool Road which replaced Morrisons Pic: Blog Preston Blackpool Road’s Tesco store has now put mobility scooters in store after more than a month’s wait. The store has now confirmed that scooters are ready to use in the […]

2 months ago
House fire tackled for four hours off New Hall Lane

Derby Square behind St Matthew's church Pic: Google Firefighters spent Sunday morning putting out a fire at a house just off New Hall Lane. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a mid-terraced property in the St […]

2 months ago
Kirkham social media star Dad the Dish to open Munch Box Preston

Slice Out in St Mary's Street will soon become Munch Box Pic: Blog Preston Social media star Dad the Dish is set to open Munch Box Preston. Simon Hannigan will open the eatery in what was Slice Out in St Mary’s Street off Ribbleton […]

3 months ago
Where to find a pantomime in and around Preston for Christmas 2023

Peter Pan pantomime performers, including Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook Pantomime season is upon us (oh yes it is!), so we’re rounding up what’s on in Preston and the surrounding areas this Christmas. Camelot – Preston Initiate Theatre is bringing […]

4 months ago
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