News and information about the Friargate area of Preston, Lancashire. Friargate is a key corridor between the city centre and the university campus, home to many shops and a growing amount of student flats.
Monthly dub night coming to PrestonA new monthly dub night is coming to Preston. Preston Dub Club is being run by Preston/Blackburn outfit Operation Sound System. Each month two sound system will play the event […]
4 years ago Confusion over new phase of UCLan MasterplanThe public has been met with confusion today when bus stops have been closed unexpectedly amid the start of the next phase of the University of Central Lancashire’s masterplan. Some […]
4 years ago Review: Going coconuts for this Preston Thai takeawayNext up in Blog Preston’s new series of reviews – Best and Worst Preston Takeaways According to Just Eat – is the five star rated restaurant and takeaway A Taste […]
4 years ago Underground electronic music venue opening in FriargateA new nightclub is set to bring underground electronic music, world-famous DJs, and a no phones policy to Friargate. In:Libra is the latest venture for Serena Baxter and Paul Harrison, […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Upcoming road changes as UCLan Masterplan moves into next major phasePreston’s university has announced plans for the start of a key phase of its Masterplan highways scheme. UCLan, working in partnership with Lancashire County Council and contract partner Balfour Beatty, […]
4 years ago Island Jamboree’s ‘Masquerade Massacre’ brings a spooky Caribbean vibe to PrestonGet ready as Caribbean music is set to find it’s home in Preston. Island Jam will present an all new, Island Jamboree – Masquerade Massacre. There has been a shortage […]
4 years ago Winter-themed pop up bar coming to FriargateA winter-themed pop up bar is coming to Preston. The Winter Lodge is opening in what is due to become Uptown Pony Club on the corner of Friargate and Heatley […]
5 years ago New hotel for Friargate is given the green lightA new nine-storey hotel for Friargate has been given the go-ahead. Derelict buildings between Corporation Street and Friargate are to be demolished to make way for The Caxton Hotel. The […]
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