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.
This could soon be Preston’s second-tallest buildingHow the new student skyscraper could look Preston’s city skyline could soon include a major new addition – with its second-tallest building. A 20-storey block of student flats could be […]
6 years ago Dog and Partridge pub is reopening under new landlordThe Dog and Partridge had closed temporarily while a new owner was found Pic: 70023venus2009 An iconic Friargate pub is to reopen its doors as a new landlord has taken […]
6 years ago Take a look inside the new Placebo BarThe new Placebo Bar and Club. Pic: Kyle Mcloughlin Placebo Bar and Club officially opened in place of the former Macs Bar earlier last month. With new management, a new […]
6 years ago A famous Preston pub is closing its doorsInside the refurbished Dog and Partridge One of Preston’s famous pubs is closing its doors for good. The Dog and Partridge in Friargate, owned by Pub Punch company, will not […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Unsafe building demolished close to Adelphi roundaboutThe building is now rubble Pic: Tony Worrall A former gas training centre has been demolished near Preston’s university campus. The building on the corner of Moor Lane, Adelphi roundabout […]
6 years ago A famous Preston pub needs a new landlord or landladyInside the refurbished Dog and Partridge One of Preston’s most famous pubs is seeking a new face behind the bar. The Dog and Partridge in Friargate, which has recently undergone […]
6 years ago Swap shop vintage event coming to Preston city centreOne of the cry baby tee clothing range on display in the Harris A clothing swap shop is coming to a cafe in Preston city centre. Town House Coffee is […]
7 years ago Man arrested following attempted armed robbery in city centreA still from the footage you can view below A man has been arrested following attempted armed robbery at a Preston City Centre convenience store. The incident happened at around 2:35am on Tuesday morning […]
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