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.
Preston restaurant Fino Tapas relocating to new home this weekendPreston restaurant Fino Tapas is moving to a new permanent home this weekend. The modern Spanish tapas restaurant will relocate from Guildhall Street to the upstairs dining room at Plau in […]
9 months ago Vyne in Friargate blames roadworks for closureA Preston city centre bar and restaurant is temporarily closing just three months after opening. Vyne Bar and Kitchen in Friargate says the current roadworks taking place in the road […]
10 months ago Former Preston Police HQ set for high-rise student flatsMore than 200 student flats are set to be built on part of Preston’s former divisional police headquarters. Preston City Council planning officers have recommended that councillors give the go-ahead […]
10 months ago Teen pointed BB gun at staff in McDonalds in FriargateA teenager who pointed a BB gun at staff in a Preston city centre fast-food restaurant has been forced to apologise to staff. Preston Police were called to McDonalds in […]
10 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Jail for man who attacked pensioner in FriargateA man who knocked down a pensioner and stole cash from him has been jailed. The attack took place in Friargate on January 18. A 65-year-old man had withdrawn from […]
10 months ago Arrest after imitation firearm discovered in Friargate areaPolice have a man in custody after they were called to reports of two men acting suspiciously behind a restaurant in Preston overnight. Officers were called to the Friargate area […]
11 months ago Preston soul food restaurant rated a solid 10 by Youtube sensationA Preston soul food restaurant with ‘flavours from around the world’ has been rated 10 out of 10 by a popular Youtube sensation. Danny Malin’s roaring success through his channel […]
12 months ago Review: The Preston Thai street food restaurant serving spice, rice, and everything niceThis week I’m reviewing Itsy’s Street Food. Situated in Friargate in Preston City Centre, it’s perfectly placed for UCLan students who want to nip out for lunch before returning to […]
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