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.
Dublin dreamrock artist KEELEY to play The Ferret in PrestonDublin artist KEELEY is playing in Preston for the first time later this month. KEELEY – fronted by singer, guitarist and songwriter Keeley Moss – appeared in indie-rock website Louder Than War’s ones […]
3 weeks ago Preston florist legend Margaret Mason opens new store in WartonMargaret Mason’s Florists has opened a new store in Warton. The new showroom, located at The Barn, Warton, features the usual floral services as well as her company Hire Props […]
3 weeks ago Extra level added to plans for long-mooted Preston skyscraperA long-planned skyscraper in Preston could finally be about to get off the ground – seven years after it was first conceived. The Lofthaus development will see a 70-metre tall […]
3 weeks ago UCLan historian to host LOST Lecture on Preston’s 19th century newspaper industryA University of Central Lancashire senior lecturer will be lecturing in a bar as part of a series of free talks in Preston. Journalism historian Dr Andrew Hobbs will be […]
3 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement YouTubers explore derelict section of Lancaster Canal tracing Preston routeA YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring a derelict section of the Lancaster Canal which runs under Preston city centre. ‘Explore the UK’ posted the video last month […]
4 weeks ago Fulwood road closures as police deal with Garstang Road crashGarstang Road in Fulwood has been shut due to a crash. Update: A boy is in hospital with head injury after pedestrian hit Preston Police are on the scene along […]
4 weeks ago Plans for new takeaway on Friargate lead to concerns over odoursA new takeaway could be coming to a busy Preston street which connects the city centre with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Plans for the hot food outlet – […]
4 weeks ago Japan Day celebrated at Preston’s university for 10th yearThe University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) hosted its annual Japan Day celebration on the weekend. Marking the event’s 10th anniversary, the celebration was fully booked, with over 700 people in […]
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