News and information for the area known as the University ward in Preston, Lancs. This area is home to the main campus of the University of Central Lancashire and includes news about Friargate, one of the major shopping areas in the city and Plungington an area inhabited by thousands of students.
Uptown Pony Club planned for former Friargate shop
A new upmarket bar and restaurant is planned for Friargate. Uptown Pony Club is the latest venture from The 85 Group who also run Baluga in the Miller Arcade. With […]
A 24-hour off licence is to have its licence reviewed after the police lodged a catalogue of concerns with Preston City Council. The Price Check off licence in Plungington Road […]
The creative skills of a group of University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) students are being seen on a national scale. Undergraduate and postgraduate TV production students are producing two series […]
CCTV pictures have been released of suspected bin raiders in Ribbleton Lane. Preston City Council posted the pictures of three men taking rubbish bags. The bags were found ripped and […]
A new Greek takeaway has opened in the city. Greekouzina is now serving in Marsh Lane near the University of Central Lancashire campus. Cornering Ladywell Street the takeaway has gone […]
Award-winning actor Christopher Eccleston is helping to bring Preston-based thriller Cold Bath Street to life by narrating the audiobook. Ex Doctor Who Christopher – who has been nominated for the […]
Thursday 7 February is Time to Talk Day 2019 – and I’d like to talk about Freda. Freda lives in Plungington. She’s 94 years old, and she’s housebound. She lives […]
Dozens of people are expected to join an event to demand an end to violence against women. For the seventh year running the University of Central Lancashire plays host to […]