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.
Review: Welcome a beautiful, bouncing kebabby at this Preston restaurant and takeawayThis week my daughter GZ decided that she wanted something, “not heavy, not greasy, kind of more of a brunch thing, something that will fill me up but not too […]
1 month ago Corporation Street bus gate signage starts to appear for Preston’s latest bus-only streetSignage and road markings have begun to appear ahead of Preston city centre’s latest bus-only lane being put in place. A section of Corporation Street, from Marsh Lane to Heatley […]
1 month ago Fulwood sisters hosting art sessions at venues around PrestonTwo Fulwood sisters have launched a new art venture in Preston. Sally and Lucie Ward are starting up art sessions at venues in and around Preston under the name Art […]
1 month ago Former Preston nightclub set to be latest city centre adult gaming arcadeA former Preston city centre night spot will be turned into an adult gaming arcade after the conversion got the go-ahead from council planners. The venue, on Friargate South, existed […]
1 month ago Advertisement Advertisement A short history of Preston’s Caribbean community – from colour bar to cricket to CarnivalPreston is home to many diverse communities that have helped shape the cultural landscape of the city as it stands today. Home to people from Ireland, Eastern Europe, Hong Kong, […]
2 months ago Greekouzina in the running to be crowned best Greek restaurant in BritainA Greek restaurant and takeaway in Preston city centre is in the running for a national kebab award. Greekouzina in Friargate is up for the best Greek restaurant or takeaway […]
2 months ago Preston city centre youth scheme to reduce anti-social behaviour receives cash boostSchemes across Preston and Lancashire which aim to deter crime and keep people safe have been provided with over £30,000 in funding by Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden. The […]
2 months ago LOST Lectures set to showcase interesting Preston experts and businessesA new series of talks is set to showcase a mixture of interesting Preston experts and businesses. LOST Bar and Pizzeria in Market Street West is hosting its LOST Lectures […]
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