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 firmsFriargate 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 FriargateA 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 partnershipUCLan’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 2020A 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 AugustPreston’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 billA 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 noticeA 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 electionPreston 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 […]
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