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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.

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, […]

2 months ago
Cannabis farms raided across Deepdale, Ribbleton, Ashton-on-Ribble, Plungington and Lostock Hall

Police forcing their way into a property suspected of being involved in cannabis production Pic: Preston Police Seven properties across Preston and South Ribble were raided by police in drugs raids linked to cannabis farms. Police say they seized more than 1,300 cannabis plants during the raids […]

2 months ago
Dynamic French band Lazuli appearing in Preston

French band and Beatles fans, Lazuli, who take to the stage at The Ferret French band Lazuli will be taking to the stage in Preston this month. Renowned for their electrifying live shows and eclectic mix of instruments, Lazuli will perform at The Ferret […]

2 months ago
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Pioneer Chris Liberator bringing night of pure techno to Preston

Chris Liberator Acid techno pioneer Chris Liberator plus some of the finest North West DJs are coming to Preston for a night of pure techno. Chris started DJing back in 1991, playing […]

2 months ago
British Heart Foundation megastore signs go up in former Preston Aldi

New signs at British Heart Foundation in Corporation Street. Pic: Blog Preston Signs have gone up at the building which was the old Aldi on Corporation Street in Preston. Aldi left the unit at the Corporation Street mini retail park early last year in […]

2 months ago
Plungington woman who was banned from city centre shops jailed for Boots thefts

Nikki Rogers Pic: Preston Police A prolific shoplifter has been returned to prison after breaching rules stopping her entering city centre stores. Nikki Rogers, 37, of Ripon Street, Plungington, was arrested on Saturday 22 February. […]

2 months ago
Preston artist Beth Wise on importance of fun and community ahead of new exhibition

Beth Wise with one her works “I don’t think there’s a right way to interpret my work. I’d always prefer someone looks at it, enjoys it, and misses the original point of me creating it – […]

2 months ago
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