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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.
Preston to welcome back Dominican salsa star July Julay for a night of Latin music
Preston is set to welcome back the UK’s top Dominican salsa and bachata artist for a night of live Latin music. July Julay will perform with his band The Mambo […]
Preston Pride returns this weekend, to support and celebrate the city’s LGBTQIA+ community. Taking place on Saturday (28 September), Preston Pride will feature a wide range of entertainment, including live […]
Preston Pride returns to the city next weekend and a parade will take place. Running from close to the city’s university campus up to the Flag Market. Road closures will […]
Preston’s Peace Garden has been formally opened and marks the end of the long-running Friargate North and Ringway roadworks. The area on the corner of the Ringway has been relandscaped […]
A McDonald’s branch in Preston city centre is back open after being closed for five weeks for renovation. The Friargate branch, which is owned and operated by franchisee Nigel Dunnington […]
The line up has been announced for Preston’s biggest performance festival – with some of the UK’s best shows coming to the city. Lancashire Fringe Festival’s exciting programme includes comedy, […]
Preston’s podcast comes to the end of its first series, with a look to the future in the latest episode. Hosted by John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore the Parched Pea Podcast has […]
Preston Arts Festival returns for its 23rd annual outing this month with a variety of arts activities, workshops and events. Taking place from Sunday 15 to Sunday 29 September, events […]
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- M6 closed as emergency services work at scene of major crash near Junction 32
- Women in her 40s rushed to hospital after M6 crash between van and lorry
- Tributes paid following death of ‘compassionate and caring’ Myerscough College staff member
- M6 open after crash between junction 31A and 32 but hours of congestion ahead
- M65 near Preston was closed overnight after crash
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