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.
Date for Lancashire Market to return to Friargate in summer 2016Fresh food and tasty treats return to Preston for the summer Lancashire Market. The date has been confirmed for when the stalls line Friargate. Thousands of people are expected to […]
8 years ago Urban Food Lounge closes in FriargateA restaurant and takeaway in Friargate has closed after less than a year. Urban Food Lounge closed its doors in late January according to nearby businesses. It had attracted a […]
8 years ago Spate of break-ins at Preston takeawaysA number of Preston businesses, including takeaways and cafes, have been targeted in the run up to Easter. Preston Police are appealing for city centre firms in particular to be […]
8 years ago In pictures: Lancashire Market at Easter 2016 with pies, birds of prey and sweet treatsThere were plenty of treats for food fans and kids alike in Friargate for the bustling Lancashire Market. Stalls lined either side of the road and among the food on […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire Market has plenty of foodie treats on grey Saturday in PrestonThe Lancashire Market made its return to Friargate with Prestonians eager to stock up on Easter provisions. Food stalls were popular as always with Easter-themed cakes, pies and cheeses available […]
8 years ago How a People’s Map of Preston pictures is to be createdBudding photographers in Preston are being invited to showcase their best pictures of the city. The Caravan Gallery is parking up at the Museum of Lancashire and is also taking […]
8 years ago Fusion Room closes as work begins to become a fish and chips restaurant and takeawayA much-loved Preston restaurant has closed its doors blaming a fall in trade. Fusion Room in Friargate closed in January as its owner progresses plans to become an upmarket fish […]
8 years ago Plau gin bar in Friargate work continues as team make interesting discoveriesThis is how a new bar in Friargate may look once a major restoration project is complete. Plau Gin and Beer House is due to open just down from Roper […]
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