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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.

Tinos restaurant in Preston city centre to close

A 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 autumn

Friargate roadworks Pic: Blog Preston Independent 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 support

Friargate road closure sign Pic: Blog Preston Most 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 weekend

A table full of plates of food at Fino Preston 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 closure

A 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 flats

CGI - Aerial view looking South Pic: Falconer Chester Hall More 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 Friargate

A 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 Friargate

A 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 […]

11 months ago
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