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.
Underground electronic music venue opening in FriargateA new nightclub is set to bring underground electronic music, world-famous DJs, and a no phones policy to Friargate. In:Libra is the latest venture for Serena Baxter and Paul Harrison, […]
4 years ago Upcoming road changes as UCLan Masterplan moves into next major phasePreston’s university has announced plans for the start of a key phase of its Masterplan highways scheme. UCLan, working in partnership with Lancashire County Council and contract partner Balfour Beatty, […]
4 years ago Island Jamboree’s ‘Masquerade Massacre’ brings a spooky Caribbean vibe to PrestonGet ready as Caribbean music is set to find it’s home in Preston. Island Jam will present an all new, Island Jamboree – Masquerade Massacre. There has been a shortage […]
4 years ago Winter-themed pop up bar coming to FriargateA winter-themed pop up bar is coming to Preston. The Winter Lodge is opening in what is due to become Uptown Pony Club on the corner of Friargate and Heatley […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New hotel for Friargate is given the green lightA new nine-storey hotel for Friargate has been given the go-ahead. Derelict buildings between Corporation Street and Friargate are to be demolished to make way for The Caxton Hotel. The […]
5 years ago Friargate gets a clean up thanks to committed businesses and volunteersThe top end of Friargate got a spruce up during a sunny Saturday. Organised by Bernice Marie Newton and the team at Townhouse Coffee and Brew Bar the Friargate clean […]
5 years ago How Preston’s tallest residential building Lofthaus is now due to lookTowering above the Ringway one of the most ambitious residential projects in Preston’s recent history has been given the green light. Lofthaus is expected to cost around £26million and become […]
5 years ago Major new hotel planned to tower over FriargateA new hotel in Preston is due to be built alongside student flats. Derelict buildings in Marsh Lane – between Friargate and Corporation Street – would be demolished. William Caxton’s […]
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