This area is home to the main campus of the University of Central Lancashire and includes news about Friargate, one of the major shopping areas in the city and Plungington an area inhabited by thousands of students.
Pre-school at Preston university receives top rating from OfstedThe pre-school at UCLan A child-care centre at Preston’s university ha been given the highest mark by Ofsted. UCLan’s Pre-School Centre was given the outstanding rating in the latest inspection […]
7 years ago Spice of Bengal in Friargate has shut downSpice of Bengal has the sign removed One of Preston’s oldest Indian restaurants has closed its doors for the last time. Spice of Bengal, which dates back more than 40 […]
7 years ago John Thomson to receive honorary fellowship at UCLan graduation ceremonyJohn Thomson Star of Cold Feet and Fast Show, John Thomson, will be taking to the stage in Preston to collect a prestigious award from the University of Central Lancashire. […]
7 years ago Full line-up and details for Glastonferret 2017Glastonferret 2017 is on the horizon with the indoor musical festival set to take place this weekend. The Ferret has held the event annually for over a decade with this […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement What kids made of this year’s Lancashire Science FestivalChildren learn about astronomy at the Lancashire Science Festival Thousands of children and their parents enjoyed a showcase of all things science and tech at the weekend. Lancashire Science Festival […]
7 years ago Work starts on new Preston student halls – which include a roof terraceA roof terrace proposed for Canterbury Halls Work has begun on a new block of student flats in Preston. Canterbury Hall is a 190-bed student accommodation building and includes a […]
7 years ago Preston man avoids jail for role in multi-million pound NHS fraud gangThe Preston part of the fraud gang operated from Brackenbury Road Pic: Google A Preston man has avoided jail for his part in a gang who stolen millions of pounds […]
7 years ago Major student flats plan for Preston thrown outHow the new flats would look next to existing homes in Maudland Bank A major student flats development has been thrown out by councillors. Proposals from David Cox Architects had […]
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