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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.

Worth the Weight vintage kilo sale coming to Preston

Shoppers at a Worth the Weight sale A Worth the Weight vintage kilo sale is coming to Preston. The event, which will take place at 53 Degrees, will have pre-loved clothing priced at £20 per kilo. Shoppers […]

1 month ago
Lancashire Guinness influencers on where to get best pint of the Black Stuff in Preston this St Patrick’s Day

Pint of Guinness Pic: @scoutingforharps Ahead of St Patrick’s Day, some Lancashire-based influencers have revealed where they think serves the best pint of Guinness in Preston. Scouting for Harps, who have over 10,000 followers on […]

1 month ago
Scratch Night Preston to host mixture of local talent and nationally-acclaimed performers

Louise Fazackerley on the 2024 Poet's Pub Tour in Preston Pic: Garry Cook A mixture of local talent and nationally-acclaimed performers will take part in Scratch Night Preston next week. The scratch night – a platform for performers to deliver new and developing work to an audience […]

1 month ago
Illegal vapes and cigarettes found stuffed inside hidden ceiling compartment at Plungington shop

The cigarettes and vapes seized by police in Plungington Pic: Preston Police A hidden compartment inside a city shop was found to be hiding more than £2,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes. Preston Police have released footage following the raids in […]

1 month ago
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Plungington assault investigation sees man pictured in police appeal

The land between the Spar at Plungington Road and Brook Street Pic: Google Police are searching for a man in connection with an assault in Plungington. CCTV pictures have been released of a man walking a dog on the patch of land between […]

1 month ago
Plungington immigration police raids as arrests made and illegal tobacco and vapes seized

The activity was focused on the Hammond Street area of Plungington Road Pic: Google Emergency services and enforcement officers were in Plungington Road throughout Wednesday morning and lunchtime carrying out raids. Badged as a ‘day of action’ several shops were visited with illegal goods […]

1 month ago
Eight-time Paralympic champion heading to Preston for public talk

Sophie Christiansen on Janeiro 6 at Paralympics London 2012 The University of Central Lancashire is welcoming an eight-time Paralympic champion to its Preston Campus. British dressage rider Sophie Christiansen CBE, who has competed in four successive Paralympic Games, is […]

1 month ago
Three Sisters Roastery expanding with new Fulwood coffee shop

Three Sisters Coffee Shop and Kitchen Pic: Blog Preston A coffee shop is set to open in Garstang Road, Fulwood. Three Sisters Roastery, who already operate in Penwortham, is set to open “soon” in Fulwood, Preston. The coffee shop, […]

1 month ago
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