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.
Transformation of neglected part of Preston continues with Christmas food, drink and entertainment pop-upThe exciting transformation of a neglected part of Preston continues at pace, with a Christmas food, drink and entertainment pop-up heralding the launch of a major new venue in the city. Chew’s […]
4 months ago Preston’s 1830s Irish community, “a less civilised population spreading themselves”The lead image shows tenants being evicted during the Irish Potato Famine of 1848. Over one million died of starvation and many left Ireland. Some came to Preston. However, Preston […]
4 months ago Review: The Preston Brew Bar that really goes to Town on its breakfastsThis week a friend and I visited Town House Cafe and Brew Bar for lunch. Situated on Friargate in the City Centre, it’s one of the businesses that are still […]
5 months ago Local housing plan deadline must be hit to avoid building free-for-allThe race is on for Preston, South Ribble and Chorley councils to complete years of work that will determine where and how many new houses are built in each area […]
5 months ago Advertisement Advertisement ‘Pauline in yellow dress’ mural adorns wall of Friargate pubThe iconic Preston painting - which hangs in the Harris - has been given a modern makeover in Shawn Sharpe's latest creation.
5 months ago Live action horror experience opens in Preston City CentreA live action horror experience has launched in Preston City Centre. Fear Factory Live, which is based in Gateway Bar in Friargate, is described as “scare maze meets immersive theatre”. […]
6 months ago Wilko in Preston city centre closesWilko has closed its doors in Preston city centre after the firm fell into administration. The Friargate store had its final day of trading on Tuesday (3 October). The shutters […]
6 months ago Lancashire County Council issues Friargate development updateLancashire County Council has issued an update on the Transforming Friargate North and Ringway scheme. Work to pedestrianise Friargate began in May 2022, and was originally scheduled to finish in March […]
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