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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.

Best of Preston compilation album to launch at city taproom

Best of Preston artists, L-R: Lee Richards, Charlotte Day, Glyn Shipman An album of songs from Preston singer-songwriters is set to launch at a city taproom next month. Chain House Brewing Co and Tap Room will host the party for the […]

3 weeks ago
Friargate jeweller ready for retirement after 47 years in Preston

David Jones. Credit: Blog Preston A longstanding jeweller and goldsmith is ready for retirement after 47 years operating in Preston. David Jones, who will turn 68 next month, and is sole proprieter David Jones Goldsmiths […]

3 weeks ago
Meeting the team behind The Black Horse as Preston pub crowned the best for third year in a row

Dan (left) Beth (middle) and Harry (right) at The Black Horse. Pic: Blog Preston The Black Horse in Friargate is now on a three-year run of being named as the Central Lancashire Campaign For Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Pub of the Year. The dedicated team – Dan, the […]

4 weeks ago
Former Roper Hall on Friargate becomes new Irish pub Molly O’Malleys

Molly O'Malleys on Friargate. Pic: Blog Prestom The former Roper Hall building on Friargate in Preston has opened as a new Irish Pub. Molly O’Malleys opened its doors on Friday 17 January and will be open seven […]

4 weeks ago
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The Black Horse is best pub in the city for third year running – but narrowly misses out on UK-wide pub crown

The Black Horse Pic: Blog Preston A historic pub has continued its ‘best pub in the city’ status but narrowly missed out on the UK-wide crown. The Black Horse in Friargate is now on a three-year […]

4 weeks ago
Fryday opening third fish and chip shop with new Preston restaurant

Fryday fish and chip shop. Pic: Blog Preston A new fish and chip shop will be opening on Hill Street close to Friargate with plans to open a connecting lounge restaurant in the weeks ahead. The restaurant, FRYDAY, […]

1 month ago
In pictures: Preston’s snow scenes as city prepares for Sunday snow day

Avenham Park in the early morning snow on Sunday 5 January Pic: John Wildman It’s set to be a snow day for many Prestonians as up to 7cm could fall across the city. Many households have been opening the curtains to see a snow […]

1 month ago
‘Freedom needed’ for The Old Black Bull in Friargate as it goes on sale

The Old Black Bull in Friargate Pic: Blog Preston A grade-II listed pub in the heart of Preston is on the market. The Old Black Bull in Friargate has been put up for sale by brewery Greene King. The […]

2 months ago
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