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.
Friargate gets a clean up thanks to committed businesses and volunteersThe top end of Friargate got a spruce up during a sunny Saturday. Organised by Bernice Marie Newton and the team at Townhouse Coffee and Brew Bar the Friargate clean […]
5 years ago How Preston’s tallest residential building Lofthaus is now due to lookTowering above the Ringway one of the most ambitious residential projects in Preston’s recent history has been given the green light. Lofthaus is expected to cost around £26million and become […]
5 years ago Major new hotel planned to tower over FriargateA new hotel in Preston is due to be built alongside student flats. Derelict buildings in Marsh Lane – between Friargate and Corporation Street – would be demolished. William Caxton’s […]
5 years ago Uptown Pony Club planned for former Friargate shopA new upmarket bar and restaurant is planned for Friargate. Uptown Pony Club is the latest venture from The 85 Group who also run Baluga in the Miller Arcade. With […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Should the Mother and Child statue stay in St Mary’s car park?The statue of Mother and Child, which stands in the car park on the old St Mary’s Catholic Church site is to be renovated. St Wilfrid’s Church has begun a […]
5 years ago Hit comedy show arrives in Preston after sell-out run in LondonGarry Starr aka Damien Warren-Smith Pic: Joseph Till A hit comedy show that showcases every genre of performance theatre is coming to Vinyl Tap. Damien Warren-Smith’s one-man show – Garry […]
5 years ago Plau gin and ale bar opens in FriargateInside the newly opened Plau bar Pic: Blog Preston Plau bar has opened its doors in Friargate to bring four levels of gin, ale and food to the city. A […]
5 years ago Plau Gin & Beer House finally on verge of completionRebecca Scott, Jeremy Rowlands and Nicola Heritage in the entrance to Plau bar Pic: Blog Preston The opening a long-awaited gin and beer bar set for Friargate is finally coming […]
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