Pint in the Ashton Arms? University creates new street for students to film in

Preston City Centre

The city centre includes the administrative and main shopping areas of the city. The city’s law courts are found here, police station, town hall and of course Preston Bus Station. The electoral ward is known as Town Centre despite the change to city status.

A fake boozer, newsagents and houses have been built for a new filming set at Preston’s university. The University of Central Lancashire has built an outdoor set near its Media […]

8 years ago The Tithebarn Hotel name explained and the history surrounding it

The Tithebarn Hotel, situated on the corner of Lord Street and Tithebarn Street, will most probably be a familiar sight to many people and there will be those who may well have popped in there for a […]

8 years ago Tithebarn closes its doors once more as Simon Rigby expresses an interest

Doors and windows are once again boarded up at a Preston city centre pub. The Tithebarn pub in the shadow of Preston Bus Station has closed the doors once more. […]

8 years ago Plau gin bar in Friargate work continues as team make interesting discoveries

This is how a new bar in Friargate may look once a major restoration project is complete. Plau Gin and Beer House is due to open just down from Roper […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Absurd family fun day at Harris Museum and library

A celebration of all things Harry Potter comes to the Harris Museum and library on Saturday. The ‘It’s Absurd’ day sees wizarding-based fun for all the family with costume competitions, […]

8 years ago Former Moor Lane pub the University Tavern converted into student housing

What was once a pub in Moor Lane has been turned into student flats. Fast Bite cafe has been converted by Strettles letting agents into a house of multiple occupation. […]

8 years ago St Augustine’s Conservation Area in Preston city centre to be scrapped

A historic part of Preston city centre may no longer be protected by stringent planning laws. St Augustine’s Conservation Area in the streets around what was the old church has […]

8 years ago Romesh Ranganathan to play Preston Guild Hall

A Sri-Lankan British comedian who has been on more panel shows than you could wish to name is to play Preston. Romesh Ranganathan is coming to Preston Guild Hall in […]

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