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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.

Historical finds as Friargate gin bar Plau’s renovation continues

The original canopy being tested on Plau An original canopy from the early 20th century is among the finds by the owners of a new gin bar in Preston. Plau is due to open in early 2016 […]

9 years ago
Preston celebrates the bike with a unique procession

Friargate is seen as the second street of the city by many after Fishergate Preston cyclists will take to the streets on September 22 to celebrate the bike. This is no regular bike ride though, as volunteers will pedal a large mobile structure on bicycle […]

9 years ago
CCTV footage released following theft from Preston flats

Another video for you this afternoon, we're looking to speak with the males in this video regarding a theft which occurred at a block of flats on Lawson Street on […]

9 years ago
Giant crane towers over Friargate Court development

Building work on hundreds of new flats in Friargate has reached new heights. A 45-metre crane has gone up on the Friargate Court site and now dominates the surrounding skyline. […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire Market: 22 pictures from a wet and warm Friargate

The Preston weather lived up to its wet promise but hardy food fans would not be put off as the Lancashire Market returned. Stalls lined Friargate with a mixture of […]

9 years ago
Fusion Room restaurant owner lodges chippy and noodle bar plan

Fusion Room has built up a strong reputation Pic: Tony Worrall A popular restaurant in Friargate has applied for a possible chip shop and noodle bar conversion. Plans from architects John Bridge show how the restaurant could be converted into a […]

9 years ago
Six reasons why Preston is a great place to be a student

This week saw another batch of A-Level students celebrate (or run away from!) their highly anticipated results, which in turn will welcome a new set of fresh-faced undergraduates to our […]

9 years ago
Four boys hunted by police after Preston city centre bike thefts

Police are appealing to find a group of four boys seen stealing bikes outside a shop in Friargate. Two bikes were taken from outside the Footlocker shop in Preston city […]

9 years ago
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