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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.

Waffle cafe due to open in Preston

Work is ongoing at Off The Waffle in Friargate A waffle cafe is preparing to open in Preston, expanding from its Chester base. Off the Waffle has begun work on converting a Friargate unit into a sweet and savoury […]

8 years ago
Seen the giant crane towering above Friargate?

Chains being attached to the existing crane An enormous crane measuring more than 70 metres has been towering above Friargate. The road in the centre of Preston has been shut since 4am while workmen hoisted the red crane […]

8 years ago
Flagship Preston engineering centre for university masterplan due for approval

Aerial view of the proposed building Rising from the Adelphi roundabout a major new building for Preston looks set for the go ahead. The University of Central Lancashire’s new £30m engineering building would take shape on […]

8 years ago
Takeaway review: Gourmet fish and chips and tackling the Sumo Dogs at Friargate Fish and Chips

Chips were crinkled, fish was flaky and soft As it was National Fish and Chip day it seemed rude not to see what Preston’s newest chippy had to offer. Friargate Fish and Chips opened on Tuesday in what […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Friargate to be shut for gigantic crane lift

The crane reaching above the Friargate skyline Part of a major Preston road is to be closed as a crane is moved from the Friargate Court site. Friargate, from Kendal Street junction to the junction with Great […]

8 years ago
Betsid continues Simon Rigby’s expansion in Preston

Work is ongoing to refurbish and rebrand the bookies in Friargate Simon Rigby’s latest venture in Preston is taking shape, and it is not at the Guild Hall. The multi-millionaire is expanding his betting firm Betsid by taking over what used […]

8 years ago
Behind the scenes as Friargate Court development continues

The scaffolding is due to come away soon on the first part of the Portergate scheme Looming above the Preston skyline the 47-metre crane working on the Friargate Court development is the only symbol of major work going on in the city. A 244-bed student accommodation […]

8 years ago
Friargate Fish and Chips opens in what was Fusion Room

Russell Lee said he closed Fusion Room due to changing tastes in the area A new gourmet fish and chips takeaway has opened in Preston city centre. Friargate Fish and Chips is the brainchild of former Fusion Room owner Russell Lee. He’s converted half […]

8 years ago
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