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.
Tinos restaurant in Preston city centre to closeA mainstay of Preston’s restaurant scene is to close due to the owners retiring. Tino and Lynne have called time at Tinos just off Friargate in Preston city centre. Beloved […]
9 months ago Friargate businesses consider legal action as council says roadworks will run until autumnIndependent businesses in Friargate are considering legal action against Lancashire County Council due to the ongoing impact of roadworks in the area. The Transforming Friargate North and Ringway scheme has […]
10 months ago The Preston City Centre road where local businesses need our supportMost Prestonians will be aware of the considerable and relentless amount of roadworks being carried out around Preston City Centre in order to encourage people to have a go at […]
10 months ago Preston restaurant Fino Tapas relocating to new home this weekendPreston restaurant Fino Tapas is moving to a new permanent home this weekend. The modern Spanish tapas restaurant will relocate from Guildhall Street to the upstairs dining room at Plau in […]
10 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Vyne in Friargate blames roadworks for closureA Preston city centre bar and restaurant is temporarily closing just three months after opening. Vyne Bar and Kitchen in Friargate says the current roadworks taking place in the road […]
10 months ago Former Preston Police HQ set for high-rise student flatsMore than 200 student flats are set to be built on part of Preston’s former divisional police headquarters. Preston City Council planning officers have recommended that councillors give the go-ahead […]
11 months ago Teen pointed BB gun at staff in McDonalds in FriargateA teenager who pointed a BB gun at staff in a Preston city centre fast-food restaurant has been forced to apologise to staff. Preston Police were called to McDonalds in […]
11 months ago Jail for man who attacked pensioner in FriargateA man who knocked down a pensioner and stole cash from him has been jailed. The attack took place in Friargate on January 18. A 65-year-old man had withdrawn from […]
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