University
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.
Shop owners help give Friargate a major clean up
Shop owners in Friargate have given up their Sunday morning and done something fantastic for the community. Taking to the streets with brushes, mops and sponges, the team gave the […]
Rum cocktails will be on the menu this weekend Pic: SocialButterfly A rum and reggae festival is returning to a Preston city centre pub this weekend. Roper Hall’s celebration of […]
The scene in North Road Pic: Blog Preston Emergency services are treating one person after a crash at a busy Preston junction. A BMW and an Audi were involved in […]
The 35 Service is one of those seeing changes made to its timetable Pic: Ian Simpson Bus passengers in Preston are being advised of a number of changes from early […]
Scotland rugby league players in training at the Sports Arena Preston has formally begun its bid to become a training camp for the Rugby League World Cup. The tournament is […]
The former China House restaurant saw a heavy police presence A major police operation during Friday (27 July) shut down a suspected cannabis farm in Ashton-on-Ribble. Dozens of police officers […]
Dr Roxanne Khan speaking at the Preston launch event Pic: UCLan A Preston lecturer has united emergency services, charities and researches to fight against honour abuse. Dr Roxanne Khan led […]
Corner of Jemmett Street and Eldon Street Pic: Google A man was taken to hospital after a crash in the early-hours of Wednesday morning in the Plungington area. The driver […]
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