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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.

Lancashire Market given overwhelming thumbs up from Friargate firms

Visitors to the Lancashire Market on Friargate Friargate firms have backed the return of the Lancashire Market to its streets. Preston Business Improvement District said it had surveyed businesses along the street and 95 per cent of […]

9 years ago
New Urban Food Lounge comes to Friargate

A new cafe, hosting an urban and rustic look, has opened on Friargate. Urban Food Lounge is an independent, family-run business with a different eye for healthy food. The salad […]

9 years ago
UCLan Freshers returns with new partnership

53 Degrees is made up of two venues, one holding 1,500 people and the other 400 UCLan’s Freshers fortnight returns this September with new events, and a new partnership. UCLan’s Student Union and Future UNI’s Preston Freshers Wristband have teamed up to bring a total of […]

9 years ago
Mapped: Preston developments and glimpse of city by 2020

Four developments from top left clockwise: Cottam Hall, Adelphi Square, Eastway retail park and Friargate Court A lot is happening in Preston right now and there’s major developments in the city centre, up towards the university and on the North West edge of the city. We’ve […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire Market to return to Friargate in August

Preston’s premiere food and drink market returns to the streets of Friargate and Orchard Street during the summer holidays. Lancashire Market is booked in for Saturday 22 August and the […]

9 years ago
Man wanted after leaving Wetherspoons without paying bill

A man who left Wetherspoons without paying his bill is being sought by police in Preston. The man, pictured, and three friends ordered food and drink at The Greyfriar in […]

9 years ago
Macs bar faces licensing battle as Preston Police issue 48 hour closure notice

Macs bar A Preston bar has been shut down for 48 hours by police but its owners say it will not close. Macs bar in Friargate was served with a closure order […]

9 years ago
Preston local election results: Full breakdown of Preston City Council 2015 election

Garrison ward was the scene of a recount Preston Town Hall has stayed red as it was a case of status quo in the local elections. Labour remained in charge at Preston City Council as no seats changed […]

9 years ago
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