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.
A famous Preston pub needs a new landlord or landladyInside the refurbished Dog and Partridge One of Preston’s most famous pubs is seeking a new face behind the bar. The Dog and Partridge in Friargate, which has recently undergone […]
6 years ago Swap shop vintage event coming to Preston city centreOne of the cry baby tee clothing range on display in the Harris A clothing swap shop is coming to a cafe in Preston city centre. Town House Coffee is […]
7 years ago Man arrested following attempted armed robbery in city centreA still from the footage you can view below A man has been arrested following attempted armed robbery at a Preston City Centre convenience store. The incident happened at around 2:35am on Tuesday morning […]
7 years ago This city centre cafĂ© is the latest to close downBeautiful Planet has closed its doors. Credit: Beautiful Planet One of the most recognisable cafes in Preston closed down last weekend (July 22). Beautiful Planet, a vegetarian cafe in Friargate, […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Macs Bar is re-opening under new managementMacs bar in Friargate is soon to re-open under new management. The bar will open its doors again on Saturday 29 July. The bar had its closing party on 28 May 2017. […]
7 years ago Spice of Bengal in Friargate has shut downSpice of Bengal has the sign removed One of Preston’s oldest Indian restaurants has closed its doors for the last time. Spice of Bengal, which dates back more than 40 […]
7 years ago Movie-themed coffee house could come to PrestonA young entrepreneur is hoping a fundraising campaign will enable her to bring a unique coffee house and diner to Preston. Jessica Carol intends to establish a movie themed restaurant, The […]
7 years ago Lamb and Packet pub has been soldThe Lamb and Packet no longer has a sign Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston drinking institution has been sold to the university. Brewery Thwaites have revealed the Lamb and Packet […]
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