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 neuro-moves awarded £64,209 lottery funding to continue helping people with Parkinson’sLPM Dance, a group running classes for people with Parkinson’s since 2021, has received £64,209 in funding from the National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund. The donation will enable the programme […]
4 months ago Man charged with attempted murder after woman found with head injuries PlungingtonA man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was assaulted at an address in Plungington. Officers from Lancashire Police were called shortly before 11pm on Monday (December […]
4 months ago Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in PlungingtonA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Plungington. The man in his 40s was arrested after a woman was found with injuries. Police were called at […]
4 months ago UCLan commissions sculpture of astronomer who changed our view of the solar systemUCLan has commissioned an artist to create a sculpture of the artist who changed our view of the solar system. The university asked Liverpool sculptor Phil Garrett to create a […]
5 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Christmas events programme unveiled at Preston’s new food hall and entertainment venueNew Preston food hall and entertainment venue Chew’s Yard has confirmed details of its events calendar when it opens a pop up for 12 days in December. The indie venue […]
5 months ago Co-op in Plungington closesPlungington Co-op has closed and will be replaced by a Nisa. The store in Plungington Road has been stripped and emptied, ready for the new operator. A Co-op spokesperson confirmed […]
5 months ago Preston Street Pastors to mark 15 years of serving the cityA group who patrol Preston city centre and Plungington to help those in need will mark 15 years this December. Preston Street Pastors began on 16 December 2008 and on […]
5 months ago The Salvation Army in Preston launches annual Christmas present appealThe Salvation Army in Preston has launched its appeal drive for presents and support for families who are struggling this Christmas. More than 700 gifts were donated last year to […]
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