This area is home to the main campus of the University of Central Lancashire and includes news about Friargate, one of the major shopping areas in the city and Plungington an area inhabited by thousands of students.
Preston astronomer reveals how he helped take first-ever picture of a black holeA Preston-based astronomer has revealed what it took to capture the historic first-ever picture of a black hole. Professor Derek Ward-Thomson shared the techniques during the annual Jeremiah Horrocks Lecture […]
5 years ago Jail for man who fly-tipped asbestos in PrestonA Preston man who ran a secret waste disposal operation from his flat in Havelock Court, Plungington, has been jailed for 14 weeks. Another man who used his services to […]
5 years ago UCLan’s new vice chancellor has been announced – and he’s a familiar faceA new vice chancellor has been appointed to step into the role at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the new academic year. Professor Graham Baldwin, currently Vice-Chancellor and […]
5 years ago Arson investigation after bins set alight behind Plungington Road shopAn arson investigation has been launched after a fire during the early hours of Monday (13 May) morning in Plungington Road. Preston Fire Station sent two crews to the car […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Emmerdale has a new ‘bad guy’ and he has Preston connectionsEmmerdale has a new ‘bad guy’ and it’s a UCLan student making his big break. Jordan Reece who graduated from the Preston-based university in 2015 plays the role of Max. […]
5 years ago Travellers site near Preston’s university could be sold offA traveller site near Preston’s university could be sold off. Lancashire County Council is consulting on the future of the Leighton Street site close to the University of Central Lancashire […]
5 years ago UCLan is suspending more students for racist or explicit posts online than other UK universitiesPreston’s university is taking action against racist or explicit posts on social media more than any other UK university bar one. A Freedom of Information request by The Guardian showed […]
5 years ago Preston’s university pledges to put city at its heartThe city’s university has pledged to put Preston’s ‘economy and quality of life’ as one of its key priorities. The University of Central Lancashire has become the 50th academic institution […]
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