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New Hall Lane grotty shopfronts to be tackled with new repair fund

The fund is open to empty shops as well as those who need a lick of paint Pic: Tony Worrall Efforts to spruce up and revive a section of New Hall Lane could see businesses being given a helping hand. The Friends of Fishwick and St Matthews group are planning […]

8 years ago
Preston’s university raises ‘funding concerns’ following EU Referendum result

UCLan's vice-chancellor, right, took part in an EU Referendum debate making the case to Remain The leader of Preston’s university says ‘key funding streams’ could be in jeopardy following the EU Referendum. University of Central Lancashire vice-chancellor Professor Mike Thomas has written to all students […]

8 years ago
Sunday Market to run each week under the Fish Market canopy

Preston’s newly refurbished Fish Market canopy is to gaze down on a new weekly market. Beginning from Sunday (3 July) the city council is offering stalls from £5 per table. […]

8 years ago
Chinese restaurant near St George’s Shopping Centre closes and reopens

Entrance to the Chinese Buffet in Friargate Pic: Tony Worrall A restaurant in Preston city centre closed its doors for five days. The Chinese Buffet which is part of the St George’s Shopping Centre on the Friargate side had legal notices […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Longridge Road increase in cars parked comes from nearby Recycling Lives

Julie Cooper can't work out why the cars are parking on Longridge Road Employees at a scrap yard on the outskirts in Preston have triggered a rise in cars parking along the road. Recycling Lives, off Longridge Road heading towards Grimsargh, have reportedly […]

8 years ago
Preston Guild Hall tables plans for bowling alley, karaoke bar and more in ‘Printworks’-style revamp

How the Lord Street entrance to the Guild Hall may look Preston’s Guild Hall is to see major work undertaken as it bids to add a bowling alley and sports bar. Local multi-millionaire Simon Rigby has been operating the venue for […]

8 years ago
Co-Op food store in Fulwood to close

The Co-Op food shop is part of the Texaco garage A Preston mini-supermarket is to close on a busy city road. The Co-Op Food Store in Garstang Road, Fulwood, is shutting its doors. A clearance sale has begun at the […]

8 years ago
St George’s Shopping Centre to convert three shops into restaurant

Lune Street where the UCLan 'shop' will be housed A number of shops in the centre of a major Preston shopping centre are to close to make way for a new restaurant. Plans from the parent firm of St […]

8 years ago
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