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 PrestonA 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?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 approvalRising 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 ChipsAs 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 liftPart 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 PrestonSimon 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 continuesLooming 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 RoomA 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 […]
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