Betsid continues Simon Rigby’s expansion in Preston

Friargate

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.

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

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

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 Well found beneath Plau gin bar cellar

Continued restoration work on a former pub in Preston to convert it into a gin bar has uncovered an old well. Half a metre below the cellar floor the team […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Friargate Court searches for three new shops at its base

Three new shops or food outlets are being eyed up in a major Preston road as part of an £18m redevelopment. Friargate Court, a 244-bed student accommodation block, has three […]

8 years ago Preston man Aran Kearns wanted in connection with Friargate incident

Police are appealing to trace a Preston man who failed to appear at court. Aran Kearns, 24, is known to have links to the Preston area. He is wanted for […]

8 years ago Town House Coffee bar to open in Friargate

A new coffee shop is due to open in Preston city centre to replace another. Fanakis in Friargate, which closed, is to become Town House Coffee and Brew Bar. Bernice […]

8 years ago Overheating water heater triggers Preston city centre fire callout

Preston firefighters were called to a flat off Friargate in the city centre after a fire involving a water heater. Two fire engines and crews attended the incident at Limehouse, […]

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