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This category relates to all things to do with food and drink in Preston, from food festivals to the latest news on restaurants, bars and pubs in the city

Modern coffee shop proposed for Lancaster Road

A new, independent coffee shop is looking to fill an empty building and “put a smile back on Lancaster Road.” Richard Lowthian, director of Ham and Jam Independent Coffee Shop […]

9 years ago
Great Times restaurant to close after 24 years in Preston city centre

Great Times is at the base of Lancastria House: Pic: George D Thompson A Chinese restaurant in Preston at the centre of redevelopment plans for Market area of the city has announced it is closing. Great Times on Lancaster Road is to shut […]

9 years ago
New Continental to host Mike Peters of The Alarm

The Continental will host Mike Peters’ for a night of 80’s live music. Mike, an original member of punk rock band, “The Alarm” will perform “Strength” in a much more […]

9 years ago
Could Acregate pub become a new Muslim school for the Blind?

The Acregate is to be classed as a community asset A Preston pub which has stood empty for five years could become a new school for blind Muslim children. The Acregate on New Hall Lane, St Matthews, has seen plans […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Yates’s on Church Street lodges extension plan for opening hours and alcohol sales

Yates's wants to be able to open earlier and later Pic: Tony Worrall Yates’ bar and club on Church Street is applying for longer opening hours – at both ends of the day. Its application comes hot on the heels of Popworld, owned […]

9 years ago
Five gorgeous Preston restaurants to try on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is looming ominously on the horizon and if you’ve not already gotten yourself organised, then now is the time. Many will be dining out this coming weekend as […]

9 years ago
Restaurant review: Fusion Room on Friargate

Fusion Room is a modern British Restaurant and although it’s been open since 2008, I had only visited once for a Tapas style lunch and that was shortly after it […]

9 years ago
The Hunters pub due to open during Spring in Lostock Hall

Artist impression of The Hunters A Preston pub is set for a major refurbishment ahead of re-opening in the Spring. The Hunters becomes what was the Welcome Inn on Hennel Lane in Lostock Hall. Thwaites […]

9 years ago
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